Approaching Tet in Hanoi: People flock to Nhat Tan to choose peach blossoms, some costing hundreds of millions of VND.

As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 approaches, Hanoi residents are flocking to peach blossom gardens in Nhat Tan to select their favorite branches for the holiday. At the same time, Thất Thốn peach blossoms are being brought to the streets at prices reaching hundreds of millions of dong.

As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 approaches, peach blossoms in Nhat Tan village are in full bloom. Taking advantage of the weekend, many people visited the peach blossom gardens to personally select their favorite branches to bring home for Tet celebrations. - Photo: PHUC TAI

Nhat Tan peach blossom village is bustling as Tet approaches.

According to Tuoi Tre Online , in the days leading up to the 2026 Lunar New Year, the atmosphere of buying and selling peach blossoms in Nhat Tan village (Hong Ha ward, Hanoi ) is bustling. Taking advantage of the weekend, many people go directly to the gardens to personally choose the peach blossom branches they like to decorate their homes for Tet.

For around 350,000 - 600,000 VND, you can own a peach blossom branch. As for larger, more elaborately shaped branches, the price ranges from about 1 million VND to over 2 million VND, depending on the shape and quality.

The family of Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan (Dang Thai Mai Street, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi) comes to Nhat Tan peach blossom village every year to choose peach blossoms for Tet. He said that the peach blossom branch he is holding costs 600,000 VND, lower than the approximately 1 million VND of last year - Photo: PHUC TAI

Small traders also come to Nhat Tan peach blossom village to select the most beautiful peach blossom branches to sell in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year 2026 - Photo: PHUC TAI

Mr. Bui Van Trong, owner of a peach blossom garden in Nhat Tan peach blossom village (Hong Ha ward, Hanoi), said that with the current weather, the peach blossoms will bloom on time for the Lunar New Year 2026, which is about 10 days away. Currently, the price of peach blossom branches at the garden ranges from about 500,000 VND to over 1 million VND depending on the branch, unchanged from last year. - Photo: PHUC TAI

Ms. Tran Tuyet Nhung (Bo De ward, Hanoi) bought two branches of peach blossoms with a cascading shape from Nhat Tan peach blossom village to decorate for Tet. She bought the two branches for nearly 2 million VND. According to her, choosing peach blossoms is mainly about "visual appeal"; as long as the branches have enough flowers, buds, and new shoots, they are beautiful. - Photo: PHUC TAI

The roads in Nhat Tan peach blossom village are busier than usual, with people bustling in and out of the peach orchards choosing flowers for Tet (Lunar New Year) - Photo: PHUC TAI

Dao That Thon (a type of peach blossom) is brought to the streets, and its price can reach hundreds of millions of dong.

According to Tuoi Tre Online , the bustling atmosphere of buying and selling peach blossom trees is not only happening in Nhat Tan peach blossom village, but also along Lac Long Quan street (Hanoi), where many ornamental peach blossom trees are displayed for sale and rent, serving the diverse needs of people who want to enjoy peach blossoms. Notably, some Thất Thốn peach blossom trees (a type of peach blossom offered to the emperor) are appearing here with selling and rental prices reaching hundreds of millions of dong.

The seven-inch peach blossom bonsai is planted in a driftwood pot, shaped like a flower boat. To rent this bonsai during Tet (Lunar New Year), buyers will have to spend about 200 million VND/30 days; if they buy it, the price is about 450 million VND - Photo: PHUC TAI

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tuan (Thao Nguyen ward, Son La province ) said that this Lunar New Year he brought about 500 Thất Thốn peach blossom trees to Hanoi to serve bonsai enthusiasts. Besides high-value works, Mr. Tuan also rents out Thất Thốn peach blossom trees for Tet (Lunar New Year) at prices ranging from about 10 to 120 million VND per tree. - Photo: PHUC TAI

The Thất Thốn peach blossom is considered a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and happiness. The deep red color of the flower is also believed to ward off evil and bring vitality to the family during Tet (Lunar New Year) - Photo: PHÚC TÀI

Thất Thốn peach blossoms are one of the rare and exclusive varieties. Unlike ordinary peach blossoms that only bloom on young branches, many Thất Thốn peach trees have flowers growing directly from the trunk and roots - Photo: PHÚC TÀI

With its large blossoms, vibrant colors, and thick petals, the Thất Thốn peach blossom is a popular choice for many Hanoi residents to decorate their homes for Tet (Lunar New Year) - Photo: PHÚC TÀI

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/can-tet-o-ha-noi-nguoi-dan-toi-nhat-tan-chon-dao-co-loai-gia-hang-tram-trieu-20260207192459959.htm