A trip around Nhat Tan peach, Tu Lien kumquat villages in Hanoi
VOV.VN - Nhat Tan peach tree and Tu Lien kumquat tree villages in Tay Ho District have been picturesque areas in Hanoi for many years. Let’s take a tour around the villages and enjoy the fresh floral atmosphere as the Lunar New Year comes.
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| The peach trees are in full bloom. From afar, visitors can see the reddish pink hues of a peach petal canopy covering the garden despite the cold weather. |
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| Some gardens have found ways to force flower the peach trees so that they bloom on time for Hanoians who purchase peach trees in lunar December as an offering to their ancestors. |
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| A peach blossom opens its petals for pollination. For Hanoians, peach blossoms are symbolic of a peaceful and wealthy life. |
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| Farmers often grow the peach trees for one year before selling them in the last lunar month of year. |
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| Visiting the kumquat garden in Tu Lien village |
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| View of a fruit laden kumquat tree |
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| There are even some gardens of pomelo trees in Nhat Tan and Tu Lien villages. |
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| Some traders have special areas where they sell vases for the plants. |
