Peach blossom market for Tet (Lunar New Year) 'shipped directly from the garden' right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, with some trees priced at nearly 20 million VND.

23.9 Park (formerly Ben Thanh Ward, District 1) has become a popular spot for selling Tet flowers these days . Chrysanthemums, apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, kumquats... in many vibrant colors have covered the park.

In the southern sunshine, the sweet pink hues of peach blossoms attract the attention of passersby. According to Thanh Nien newspaper's reporter , stalls selling peach blossoms for Tet (Lunar New Year) imported from the North are the most crowded with customers.

Peach blossom market for Tet in Ho Chi Minh City

From large potted peach blossom trees up to 2 meters tall to miniature branches and cut-to-shape branches for vases, customers in Ho Chi Minh City are buying them all to take home and decorate for Tet early.

Ms. Nguyen Nhat Linh (27 years old, residing in Saigon Ward) visited the park to buy 5 small peach blossom trees to give to customers and said: "For the past 3 years, I have preferred peach blossoms because they look very pretty. They come from cold climates, so buying them to display in an air-conditioned shop seems suitable."

People in Ho Chi Minh City have started visiting and buying peach blossoms to decorate their homes for Tet (Lunar New Year).

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A customer bought a peach blossom tree for 5.5 million VND.

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A peach tree, priced at nearly 20 million VND by the seller, was delivered to the customer's home after the order was confirmed on February 7th.

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The atmosphere at 23.9 Park is bustling with people buying and selling peach blossoms for Tet (Lunar New Year), with customers constantly selecting flowers and placing orders.

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The peach blossoms were just transported to Ho Chi Minh City about 2-3 days ago.

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Owners of apricot blossom gardens in Ho Chi Minh City are rushing to prepare for the Tet market, determined not to lower prices because...

The fragrant blossoms of peach blossoms fill the streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

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All kinds of Tet flowers, at every price point.

According to observations by Thanh Nien reporters , the 23.9 Park area has about 10 stalls specializing in selling peach blossoms. All the vendors here come from gardens in Hung Yen, Hanoi , etc. Many have nearly 20 years of experience bringing peach blossoms from the North to Ho Chi Minh City to sell.

According to Mr. Phan Ngoc Ha's family, who owns the Bac Cuong peach blossom garden in Hung Yen , "My family has been bringing peach blossoms to Ho Chi Minh City for 16 years. Last year, we sold out by the 28th of the 12th lunar month and went home early. This year, the prices are stable and the quality of the flowers is good. Especially, my family has the exclusive rights to the potted peach blossoms shaped like vases in this area."

Sixteen peach blossom trees, approximately two years old, were planted to form a unique vase-like shape, costing around 10 million VND.

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The water hyacinth pot is covered with countless peach blossom buds, waiting to bloom for Tet (Lunar New Year).

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The branch of the peach blossom tree costs nearly 2 million VND.

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Potted plants, about two years old like the ones in the picture, cost nearly 2 million VND. Taller, larger, and older plants cost around 7 million VND.

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