White Son Tra flowers spotted in full bloom on Pha Din peak

03:03, 26/03/2021

With spring in full flow, Son Tra trees grown by the Mong ethnic people are blossoming with white flowers on Pha Din peak in the northern province of Dien Bien, creating an array of romantic scenery for tourists to enjoy.

 

With spring in full flow, Son Tra trees grown by the Mong ethnic people are blossoming with white flowers on Pha Din peak in the northern province of Dien Bien, creating an array of romantic scenery for tourists to enjoy.

Son Tra trees bring a stable income to the Mong ethnic people of Toa Tinh commune in Tuan Giao district of Dien Bien province, a source of money whih has supported the community for several decades.
Son Tra trees bring a stable income to the Mong ethnic people of Toa Tinh commune in Tuan Giao district of Dien Bien province, a source of money whih has supported the community for several decades.

 

As many as 220 households in the commune grow Son Tra trees, with the total area spanning 140 hectares.
As many as 220 households in the commune grow Son Tra trees, with the total area spanning 140 hectares.

 

Pha Din peak is approximately 1,000 metres above sea level, providing favourable conditions for planting Son Tra trees.
Pha Din peak is approximately 1,000 metres above sea level, providing favourable conditions for planting Son Tra trees.

 

 

The flowers and their soft white hues provide romantic scenery for the northern mountainous area.
The flowers and their soft white hues provide romantic scenery for the northern mountainous area.

 

Large Son Tra fruit is priced at between VND12,000 and VND15,000 per kilogram and between VND8,000 and VND10,000 per kilogram for smaller ones.
Large Son Tra fruit is priced at between VND12,000 and VND15,000 per kilogram and between VND8,000 and VND10,000 per kilogram for smaller ones.

 

Each flower features five petals and also boasts bright white veins.
Each flower features five petals and also boasts bright white veins.

(Source: VOV)