Ban flowers in Dien Bien prove popular among visitors
VOV.VN - In the early days of spring, tourists have begun flocking to the northwestern province of Dien Bien to savour the scenic views on offer of Ban flowers, scientifically known as Bauhinia Variegata, in full bloom.
Ban flowers grow up the mountain slopes among the green trees, creating a vivid picture of the area. |
The villages found throughout Dien Bien are usually covered by a carpet of Ban flowers this time of year. |
A wide variety of colourful Ban flowers will be on display during the popular Dien Bien Ban flower festival which is scheduled for March. |
Ban flowers are a typical flower found in the north-western mountain region. |
The vibrant white and purple colour of Ban flowers can be found in almost every corner of the north-western region |
To savour the scenic views of Ban flowers, visitors often flock to localities such as Noong U, Keo Lom in Dien Bien district, or the centre of Dien Bien Phu city. |
The Dien Bien Ban flower festival is due to take place on March 16. The organizing board of the festival has so far received a total ofVND2 billion in funding from 60 businesses |
Due to the favourable weather enjoyed in the region, nearly 4,000 Ban trees are in bloom |
Tourists enjoy taking photos with the Ban flowers |
The number of tourists visiting Dien Bien city always increases remarkably when Ban flowers are in full bloom. |
The Ban flower festival has become a trademark for tourism in Dien Bien over the past several years |