Plum blossoms dye northern Vietnam village white

11:03, 04/03/2021

Ta Van Chu Village in Lao Cai Province, bleached with spring plum blossoms, emerges gracefully through the lens of photographer Gon Rau.

 

Ta Van Chu Village in Lao Cai Province, bleached with spring plum blossoms, emerges gracefully through the lens of photographer Gon Rau.

In the last days of February, hillside and village plum blossom trees enter bloom, covering the mountainous area with a pristine white hue. In the refreshing and chilly climate, many tourists and photographers flock here to visit and capture this scene.
In the last days of February, hillside and village plum blossom trees enter bloom, covering the mountainous area with a pristine white hue. In the refreshing and chilly climate, many tourists and photographers flock here to visit and capture this scene.

 

Ta Van Chu villagers are friendly, humble and hospitable. They mostly speak H'mong.
Ta Van Chu villagers are friendly, humble and hospitable. They mostly speak H'mong.

 

The majority of villagers, colorfully clad in brocade and residing in traditional clay homes, cultivate plum trees, maize and occasionally rice.
The majority of villagers, colorfully clad in brocade and residing in traditional clay homes, cultivate plum trees, maize and occasionally rice.

 

In fine weather, plum blossoms across the village will continue to bloom in the next 7 - 10 days, around mid-March.
In fine weather, plum blossoms across the village will continue to bloom in the next 7 - 10 days, around mid-March.

 

To reach Ta Van Chu, you can travel by motorbike, bus or car to Bac Ha Town, then follow Road 195 for about 20 kilometers. Another option involves traveling via Sa Pa, then the remaining 120 kilometers by motorbike or car.
To reach Ta Van Chu, you can travel by motorbike, bus or car to Bac Ha Town, then follow Road 195 for about 20 kilometers. Another option involves traveling via Sa Pa, then the remaining 120 kilometers by motorbike or car.

(Source: VNexpress)