Do Quyen flowers brighten Sun World Fansipan Legend
VOV.VN - During the early spring days, Sun World Fansipan Legend, located in Sapa in the northern province of Lao Cai, has proved popular with visitors who come to witness the vast stretches of Do Quyen flowers, scientifically known as Rhododendron simsii, enter full bloom.
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The emergence of Do Quyen flowers signals the beginning of the spring season from late February to April. All of the mountain slopes around Sapa can be seen covered with carpets of colourful flowers starting to bloom |
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Visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of the Do Quyen flowers from the cable car cabins as they head up Fansipan |
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Hoang Lien Son forest itself is home to 40 different species of Rhododendron. Wild flowers can be seen growing along the cable car route heading towards the peak of Fansipan mountain |
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Yellow Do Quyen flowers can mostly be seen on La Han road |
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From Fansipan’s peak, visitors can see the ancient Do Quyen trees below |
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Each year, a festival celebrating the Do Quyen flowers is held in Sun World Fansipan Legend |
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The festival space features cultural characteristics of the mountainous region |
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A variety of other kinds of flowers can also be seen planted around Sun World Fansipan Legend. |
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Vast fields of mustard flowers are a popular sight among visitors |
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Local specialties can also be seen at the festival. |