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The Rhododendron Season Attracts Mountaineers To Lao Cai
If you are passionate about magical and romantic scenes, this spring is the golden time to conquer Fansipan and enjoy the scene of rhododendron flowers blooming brilliantly at an altitude of 3,143m.
Rhododendron flowers are found in many northern mountainous provinces such as Lai Chau, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Lang Son… This flower is known as the “flower queen of the Northwest mountains” because of its dreamy, poetic beauty and strong vitality in the middle of the forest. However, many flower forests have withered by the end of March and the beginning of April. Rarely do rhododendron flowers bloom as late as on the top of Fansipan. Fansipan is the highest peak in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, located on the border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. According to research, on Hoang Lien Son mountain range there are up to 40 different species of rhododendrons, blooming in batches, from February to June every year.
Rhododendrons bloom almost all year round, but April – June is the most brilliant time
Also because, Fansipan has the most beautiful and accessible rhododendron forest among the peaks, it attracts many tourists who are passionate about mountain climbing to experience. Flowers spread out on the mountain top, including ancient rhododendrons and newly planted rhododendrons, so at the viewing positions you will see a sea of brilliant rhododendrons. Currently, Fanipan has 2 popular climbing routes: Cat Cat and Tram Ton, of which Tram Ton route has a fairly easy and short climbing route. If tired, visitors can return by cable car. Fansipan has the cleanest and most beautiful overnight shelters (2100m and 2800m) among the peaks in the Northwest. This will be very meaningful for mountain climbers who love comfort.
April is approaching, on the top of Fansipan, the rhododendron forest has begun to bloom brilliantly, like a magical gift from the great forest. Not only captivating travelers, this flower is also associated with sacred legends about love, luck and blessings. Known as the “Kingdom of Rhododendron Flowers”, Hoang Lien forest is the place that gathers the most rhododendron species in Vietnam with nearly 40 colorful flower species: red, white, pink, yellow… the flower symbolizes strong vitality, growing precariously on the cold gray cliffs, stretching in the frost to wait for the moment of spring – blooming together with brilliant flowers that light up the sky.
During the azalea blooming season, these already beautiful mountains become even more beautiful, like a fairyland.
Located at an altitude of 3000m, the road along the top of Fansipan will give us a poetic Sapa scene, showing off its colors and fragrance. The best way, but also quite tiring, to see rhododendron flowers is trekking through the forest. On the trekking routes to Fansipan peak, you can come across ancient rhododendron trees. Rhododendrons at this altitude have very few branches, from the time they sprout until they grow tall, they tend to crowd together and point straight up to the sky to catch the light. On the road to explore Sapa this spring, visitors will be able to admire with their own eyes the Rhododendron flower forests – a flower with a gentle beauty like a mountain girl. Each flower has a myriad of colors from red, pink, yellow, white, … brightly painted on the vast green background, making the landscape here even more wonderful. If you ever set foot in Hoang Lien flower garden under Fansipan peak, your heart will surely be moved by the ancient beauty mixed with a bit of wildness of the rhododendron forest.
Fansipan becomes a majestic natural picture, where visitors get lost on the brilliant flower road, with countless check-in corners that are so beautiful that you will forget your way.
If you missed the chance to hunt clouds in winter, this spring, don’t forget to go to Sapa to immerse yourself in the beauty of the rhododendron flower season. To talk about the ideal time and place to see rhododendron flowers, from February to June, the flowers will bloom in batches depending on the color of the flowers and the height of the mountain. Each time has its own unique beauty. If you are looking for an exciting journey, challenging experiences, climbing Fansipan to see rhododendron flowers is an option not to be missed, giving you an unforgettable experience.
Do Hoa
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