The flowering season of the Bauhinia tree along the Kien Giang River.

The picturesque Kien Giang River, flowing alongside vast rice paddies, brings a peaceful and charming beauty to Le Thuy (Quang Binh) - the birthplace of General Vo Nguyen Giap. Every year in March and April, the scenery becomes even more enchanting when the Bauhinia flowers bloom.

Clusters of pale yellow flowers bloom, releasing a gentle fragrance, reflecting on the water's surface, creating a peaceful picture that urges travelers to slow their pace and feel the vitality of nature.

The flowers of the bougainvillea have petals that are a mix of yellow and white. Every March, the bougainvillea plants bloom, illuminating a whole corner of the sky with their vibrant colors.

The flowers bloom for about a month.

The Banyan tree, scientifically known as Crateva religiosa, originates from Japan and Australia and is widely distributed in Asian countries. Despite its simple, rustic, and somewhat delicate name, the Banyan tree is actually a fairly sturdy and robust woody plant.

The tree has a thick, gnarled trunk and a lush, spreading canopy that covers a large area along the riverbank. The villagers don't know when the tree originated or how old it is, only that every year, in early summer, the flowering tree bursts into bloom, illuminating a whole corner of the sky.

On the road leading to Loc Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, after visiting the General Vo Nguyen Giap Memorial House in An Xa village, tourists can admire the ancient banyan trees in full bloom in Tuy Loc village on the other side of the river.

The name "Hoa Bún" (Bun Flower) sounds unfamiliar, but it's very familiar to the people of Tuy Loc village, Loc Thuy commune, Le Thuy district. Under the shade of the ancient tree, many people come to capture images when the tree blooms in April.

The Bun tree, also known as Bach Hoa or Man Man, is a medium-sized tree, about 15-20 meters tall, with a cylindrical trunk, strong branching, and grayish-brown bark; its branches are often curved and drooping, and very flexible (perhaps hence the name Bun). Bun flowers come in two colors: white and yellow.

If you have the chance to visit Quang Binh , don't forget to stop by Le Thuy to admire the blooming of the Bauhinia flowers along the tranquil Kien Giang River!

Photo: Nguyen Hai

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