5 destinations to see spring flowers around the world
22/02/2019
March is the time when most places in the world enter spring, the season of hundreds of flowers blooming and trees budding. If in the North of Vietnam it is the season of pear and plum blossoms, somewhere in the Central Highlands there are vast white coffee flowers. The world is the same, you can immerse yourself in the joyful scenery of spring in Korea and also easily see the purple-yellow color of saffron flowers in London. Follow Travellive to see the flower season around the world.
Go to Ha Giang to see pear and peach blossoms
Spring in Ha Giang usually comes later than in the northern mountainous provinces, so March is the real spring month in Ha Giang. At this time, peach and pear flowers are just blooming in all the villages. Along the road, beside the fence, in the yard, at the end of the alley, everywhere you can see the bright red peach branches in the pale yellow light of early spring. And also somewhere on this plateau, you will see the pure white and soft color of pear flowers.
Besides flowers, Ha Giang is also famous for its majestic and beautiful mountain landscapes such as Happiness Road, Quan Ba Twin Mountains, Yen Minh pine forest, Lung Cu Flagpole, etc.
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- Move:From Hanoi or the northern provinces, there are many means of transport to Ha Giang such as buses and motorbikes. Therefore, if you are in the central or southern provinces, you just need to fly to Hanoi, from there continue the trip to Ha Giang.
- Cuisine: Dong Van ancient town rice rolls, Shan Tuyet sweet soup, bamboo tube rice, and five-color sticky rice are special local dishes.
-Tip:Take a 3-day trip to Ha Giang so you can not only see the flowers but also explore other famous landscapes.
Dien Bien - the land of Bauhinia flowers
When you feel the weather is getting warmer, it is also the season of blooming Bauhinia flowers. People often remember Bauhinia flowers in Moc Chau, but few people know that Bauhinia flowers in Dien Bien are not inferior. You will see Bauhinia flowers blooming along the roads leading to the city, blooming white on the mountain passes and peaks. And with the warm weather of early spring, you will surely be captivated by the fragile, shy beauty of this flower. In particular, March is also the time of the Bauhinia flower festival to introduce the typical image of the Northwest mountains and forests.
Coming to Dien Bien, you can also visit the Dien Bien Victory Museum, Ban Phu Citadel and enjoy the hot mineral springs.
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- Move:Dien Bien is 500 km from Hanoi, you can take a bus or plane to get to this city.
- Cuisine:Dien Bien specialties are grilled fish dishes of the Thai people, also known as Pa pinh top. In addition, there is also smoked buffalo meat, sticky rice...
- Tip:You can stay here for 2-3 days to enjoy the famous fresh climate in Dien Bien.
Go to the Central Highlands to see coffee flowers
Coffee is a familiar drink to everyone, but not everyone knows about this flower. Unlike fruits and seeds, coffee flowers are pure white and fragrant. The time of coffee flowers blooming in each province will be slightly different, however, coffee flowers usually bloom in 2 batches, each batch lasting from 7-10 days, starting from February to the end of April. The scent and image of coffee flowers are the most characteristic beauty of the red basalt plateau, the soul of the immense Central Highlands.
In March, you can see white flowers in any province of this region. In addition, you can join in gong dances, participate in rice offerings, buffalo stabbing ceremonies, and water worship ceremonies in the villages.
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- Move:From Saigon you can take a bus to the cities of the Central Highlands, or you can choose a 45-minute flight to Buon Ma Thuot and then visit the villages.
- Cuisine:Bamboo rice, grilled meat, rice wine and coffee are all specialties that make the locals proud. If you come to Buon Ma Thuot, you can try red noodles, grilled spring rolls and grilled meat rolls here.
- Tip:You can spend 3 days in a city in the Central Highlands.
Come to Korea to see cherry blossoms
Visiting the land of kimchi in March, you will be immersed in the sweet scenery of Korean movies when thousands of cherry trees bloom brilliantly in Namsan, Yujungno flower road - Seoul or some other cities. You can climb mountains, camp, attach love locks on Namsan tower or visit some beautiful destinations such as Hallasan, Sobaeksan, Jirisan and Taebaeksan.
And if you want to have beautiful photos, do not miss visiting Korea in spring, the season considered the most beautiful of the year in this country. Seoul Palace, Jinhae City, Seokchon Lake are the places you should visit.
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- Move:You can fly from international airports in Vietnam to Seoul - Korea and can use public transport when traveling in this country.
- Cuisine:Blue crab, sardines, kimchi, and rice cakes are very familiar dishes of the people here, don't forget to try them. In particular, ginseng will be a precious gift for you to give to your loved ones.
- Tip: You can stay here for 5-7 days to explore this country.
See crocuses and daffodils in London
A flower associated with spring in London is the crocus. This flower usually blooms in March, with extremely brilliant purple and yellow flowers. You will easily see them in all the parks and flower beds in the city. At this time, you can also attend St. Patrick's Day, a parade through the city center held at Trafalgar Square. And don't forget to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with activities such as dancing, listening to traditional music and enjoying local dishes.
March in London is the perfect time to visit Kew Gardens, admire the beautiful scenery of crocus flowers covering the lawns. Above all, you can also see Big Ben, stroll along the Thames River, the British Museum, Hyde Park.
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- Move:Vietnam has many flights to London. Trams, trains, buses... are popular means of public transport in this city.
- Cuisine:Don't forget to enjoy Sunday roast, fish and chips, Yorkshire pudding as these are all traditional British cuisine.
- Tip:If you have time, you can stay here for 10 days to make sure you don't miss out on other interesting destinations.