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Bac Ha market comes alive ahead of Tet with wild peaches and white plums

Monday, 09:03, 09/02/2026

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year or Tet, Bac Ha market, in northern Lao Cai province, enters its most picturesque season of the year. The northern highland market grows lively and colorful, filled with spring blooms and a festive pre-Tet atmosphere.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 1 — The Bac Ha market is crowded in the early morning ahead of Tet, with the market held only on Sundays from dawn until noon.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 2 — Streams of people from nearby communes and visitors from afar converge on the bustling market, where the colorful attire of highland communities preserves traditional ways of life.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 3 — Wild peach branches brought to the market by local residents signal the arrival of spring in the Bac Ha highlands.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 4 — Wild peach blossoms burst into bloom, showing off their colors.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 5 — White plum blossoms blanket the flower and ornamental plant section of the market.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 6 — Locals and visitors pick Bac Ha peach and plum blossoms to decorate their homes for Tet.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 7 — The delicate branches are carefully handled and cherished.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 8 — A flower vendor stands amid the lively market.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 9 — Trading is noticeably livelier than on ordinary days.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 10 — Peach and plum branches accompany shoppers as they leave the market.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 11 — A child is carried on her mother’s back as they head to the Tet market.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 12 — Laughter and year-end conversations ripple through the market.

bac ha market comes alive ahead of tet with wild peaches and white plums picture 13 — Toward noon, the market thins out and gradually disperses, bringing to a close one of the busiest market sessions in Vietnam’s Northwest.

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Vibrant Tet market of ethnic people on Bac Ha Plateau in Northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Tet market on Bac Ha Plateau on northern Lao Cai province bursts into a lively display of colours as locals gather to prepare for the Lunar New Year 2025 (Tet).

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