Explore the Spring Flower Season in Northern Vietnam

In spring, Northern Vietnam experiences drizzling rain and humid weather, which creates a unique charm during the seasonal transition. Flowers like sua and ban bloom, offering a picturesque landscape that attracts both locals and tourists for sightseeing and photography. If you have the chance to visit Vietnam in spring, don't miss these iconic flower spots!

Sua flowers (Hoa sua)

The sua tree is considered a symbol of Hanoi’s spring flowers. Its delicate white petals bloom for just about two weeks, and when they fall, they form a small, white petal carpet on the ground.

In Hanoi, visitors can admire other famous sua trees on streets like Dien Bien Phu (currently with just one tree), Phan Dinh Phung, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoang Hoa Tham, Hang Dau, Le Nin Park, Thong Nhat Park, Giang Vo Lake, and the Trung Tu Diplomatic Corps area.

In Hanoi, sua flowers are planted along several central streets

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Pomelo flower (Hoa buoi)

Unlike other more vibrant flowers, the fragrance of the pomelo flower gently fills the streets of Hanoi, bringing a sense of peace.

In the outskirts of Hanoi or neighboring provinces, visitors can also enjoy the sweet scent of pomelo blossoms during this time.

In Hanoi, visitors can find pomelo flowers sold by street vendors or on bicycles throughout the city, especially in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

If you get the chance, support the street vendors. Grapefruit flowers are not only beautiful but also help relieve colds, enhance beauty, and relax the mind.

Chinaberry flowers (Hoa xoan)

In Hanoi, you can find chinaberry flowers bloom along sidewalks in the Old Quarter, near collective housing areas, and along the Hong Ha Road near the Yen Phu intersection, as well as in parks like Thong Nhat Park, where the flowers line the streets, making for a romantic scene.

*These delicate white and purple flowers grow in clusters, creating a peaceful atmosphere*

Ban flowers (Hoa ban)

Ban flowers typically bloom from early March and last for nearly a month. With five petals, pink stamens, purple veins, and a sweet taste, they are symbolic of the Northwestern mountains and used in dishes like nộm by the Thai people.

*Ban flowers – The Symbol of Northwest Vietnam*

The best places to see ban flowers in full bloom are in Son La, Dien Bien, and Lai Chau, where travelers can capture beautiful photos of these stunning flowers in natural landscapes.

*The dreamy white ban flowers bloom across the Northwest highlands*

Known as a symbol of the Northwestern mountains, ban flowers also bloom beautifully in Hanoi. The most famous ban trees in the city can be found along Hoang Dieu Street, opposite the Martyrs Memorial, along Thanh Nien Street, Lenin Park, and in the Ciputra urban area.

*Ban flowers brighten up Thanh Nien Street*

Cotton tree flower (Hoa gao)

The cotton tree flower blooms later than other flowers, typically from the end of March to mid-April. This flower is associated with rural Northern Vietnam, where a cotton tree is often found at the entrance of a village or in the middle of a field.

*The bright red petals with five large blooms appear when the tree sheds its leaves*

The most famous cotton tree in central Hanoi is located at the Museum of History, near Hoan Kiem Lake.

Other blooming spots include Chua Thay, Quoc Oai, and An Duc, My Duc, where the flowers create a stunning countryside scene that surprises many visitors.