Go in the middle of summer to see the red phoenix flower season in Hanoi's sky

Performed by: Bao Trung | May 30, 2024

(Fatherland) - At the end of May, the rows of red phoenix trees are in full bloom, making many streets in Hanoi stand out with their red color. Many people take advantage of this opportunity to come here to take photos and check-in.

In the last days of May, royal poinciana flowers begin to bloom bright red in many places, signaling the beginning of summer. Not only do the streets in Hanoi's inner city turn red, the outskirts of the capital also have check-in locations for royal poinciana season such as Van Tri lagoon.

From West Lake, cross Nhat Tan bridge about 7km to Van Tri lagoon, Dong Anh district, the main road goes into the lagoon shore about 500m, visitors will see the color of royal poinciana flowers adorning the scenery along the lagoon.

Royal poinciana was brought to Vietnam by the French in the 19th century. Royal poinciana is also known as xoan tay or diep tay. The flowers bloom in large clusters of red, many trees have few leaves and the blooming flowers look like a large, blazing torch from afar.

The Van Tri lagoon area, Dam village, Van Noi commune is visited by many young people these days because of its outstanding "lonely royal poinciana tree" in full bloom. Clusters of royal poinciana flowers add brilliant colors to the peaceful lake, separate from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This is a familiar camping, picnic, and weekend photography spot for many tourists or young people from the city center to "escape the heat" in the summer.

A tourist chose a white ao dai to capture beautiful moments with royal poinciana flowers.

On weekends, many young people flock to Van Tri lagoon to check-in with royal poinciana flowers.

The brilliant red color of royal poinciana flowers evokes memories of many generations of students.

Many photographers gathered here to capture the most beautiful moments of the royal poinciana tree.

The peace by Van Tri Lake with the bright red phoenix flowers blooming is completely separate from the hustle and bustle of the central city.

Not only in the suburbs of Hanoi but also at West Lake, rows of royal poinciana trees are brilliant red to welcome summer.

Along Thanh Nien Street, royal poinciana flowers bloom red all over the road.

Royal poinciana flowers here have been blooming since the beginning of May, and are at their peak at the end of May.

Along the To Lich River from the beginning of Hoang Quoc Viet Street to the Nga Tu So and Khuong Trung areas, many people passing by are surprised by the beauty of the road covered in red phoenix flowers.

Royal poinciana blooming along the To Lich River has brought something interesting and innovative to the green space of the Capital.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/ngam-nhin-mua-hoa-phuong-do-ruc-troi-ha-noi-20240530143014538.htm