In a pond in Hanoi's suburb district of Gia Lam, thousands of lotus flowers of nearly 170 varieties show off their beauty under the sunlight, creating an impressive scenery.
In a pond in Hanoi’s suburb district of Gia Lam, thousands of lotus flowers of nearly 170 varieties show off their beauty under the sunlight, creating an impressive scenery.
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| Visiting the lotus pond, which is 13km far from Hanoi’s centre, tourists will be amazed by the beauty of lotus flowers of different kinds blooming under the sun. |
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| The pond is owned by the Centre for Experimental, Research and Development of Lotus Genetic Resources, which is located at No. 234 Ngo Xuan Quan street, Trau Quy, Gia Lam district, Hanoi. |
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| Covering an area of 7.5 hectares, the pond is home to the most lotus varieties in Vietnam. |
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| Regardless of differences in blooming timing, growth rate and nutrition demand, all lotus varieties need nearly the same care. |
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| At present, the pond is home to the largest number of lotus varieties in Vietnam. |
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| The model of polyculture is applied here to help different lotus species naturally crossbreed with each other to create new varieties. |
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| Lotus flowers must be harvested in the early morning to avoid heat and preserve their fragrancy. |
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| Pink Diamonds Lotus |
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| ‘Tender girl’ lotus. |
(Source: VNA)
