Traveling to the North, watching apricot blossoms "dye" the mountains and forests of Moc Chau white

Discover the romantic beauty of Moc Chau apricot blossom season , where the pure white petals spread like a carpet over the lush green hills, creating a stunning natural picture.

1. When do apricot flowers bloom?

Heartbreakingly beautiful plum blossom season in the highlands (Photo source: Collected)

Apricot blossoms usually bloom from late January to early February of the lunar calendar, equivalent to the period from mid-February to early March of the solar calendar. This is the transition between winter and spring, when the temperature ranges from 15-20 degrees Celsius, creating ideal conditions for the apricot blossoms to bloom.

Moc Chau apricot blossoms are famous for their pure white color, with five fragile petals like snowflakes dotting the mountains and forests. Not only visually beautiful, apricot blossoms also attract tourists with their gentle, pure fragrance. During the flowering season, each white apricot hill creates a scene like in a painting.

2. Instructions for traveling to Moc Chau to see the apricot blossom season

From Hanoi : You can travel by bus, motorbike or private car. There are many bus companies running the Hanoi – Moc Chau route with many different time frames.
From other provinces: You can travel by bus or train to Hanoi, then continue your journey to Moc Chau.

3. Beautiful places to see plum blossoms

Moc Chau Plateau in apricot blossom season, every angle has beautiful photos (Photo source: Collected)

3.1. Long Sap Border Gate

Located about 40km from Moc Chau town, Long Sap is famous for its vast apricot hills. This is the place with the largest concentrated apricot growing area in the region, creating white flower carpets stretching to the horizon.

3.2. Muong Sang

15km from the town center, Muong Sang owns apricot gardens located on the hillside, creating beautiful photo angles with panoramic views of the valley. In spring, Muong Sang impresses more than ever with its small village with traditional stilt houses, dotted with pure white apricot flowers. Traveling to Moc Chau , exploring Muong Sang, you can combine visiting Thai and H'Mong villages in the area, and learn more about the lives of the people here.

3.3. Chieng Son

Known as the "apricot flower paradise", Chieng Son attracts tourists with its apricot gardens interspersed among lush green tea hills. This is an ideal place to take photos and stroll around in the early morning when the morning dew is still covering everything.

3.4. Moc Chau Town

Right in the town center and neighboring areas, there are also many beautiful apricot gardens, convenient for tourists who do not have much time to travel far. In particular, today, Moc Chau city has invested more in tourism services such as hotels, restaurants, ... so that you can have the best experiences when traveling to the North and visiting Moc Chau.

4. Things to note when conquering Moc Chau apricot blossom season

The weather in the highlands is quite cold in the early morning and evening, visitors should bring warm clothes.
Prepare suitable footwear for moving on mountainous terrain.
You should go early to have good light for taking pictures and avoid crowds.
Respect local people, do not damage trees and keep the environment clean.
It is recommended to book a room before arriving, especially on weekends or holidays.

Moc Chau in the apricot blossom season is an ideal destination for you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful natural scenery. Plan your trip today to discover the romantic beauty of the apricot blossom season!

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/du-lich-mien-bac-ngam-hoa-mo-v15864.aspx