The blooming pink acacia trees attract visitors to Op village for photo opportunities.

These days in May, the pink blossoms of the acacia trees, resembling cherry blossoms, bloom profusely, covering the branches and brilliantly decorating the courtyard of the communal house in Op village (Pleiku ward). This romantic scene has attracted many locals and tourists to visit and take photos.

These days in May, the pink blossoms of the acacia trees, resembling cherry blossoms, bloom profusely, covering the branches and brilliantly decorating the courtyard of the communal house in Op village (Pleiku ward). This romantic scene has attracted many locals and tourists to visit and take photos.

Admiring the blooming "pink cassia" trees right in the courtyard of the communal house in Op village. Photo: Hoang Hoai

These days, when visiting Op village, tourists can easily encounter a picturesque scene amidst the traditional space rich in Jrai identity. The pink cassia tree in the corner of the communal house courtyard is in full bloom, its pink blossoms covering the canopy, creating a striking highlight against the characteristic green of the Central Highlands.

These days, visitors to Op village will encounter the beautiful sight of the pink cassia trees in full bloom. Photo: Hoang Hoai

The tree has a wide canopy with many large branches extending evenly. The flowers bloom in dense clusters, interwoven among the lush green leaves, creating a harmonious and eye-catching color scheme. From early morning to late afternoon, many locals and tourists come to visit and take souvenir photos.

Locals in the mountain town often call this "pink phoenix flower" because it blooms in the summer, at the same time as the flamboyant tree. Photo: Hoang Hoai

As someone who loves photography and doesn't want to miss the beautiful scenery of the mountain town, Ms. Luong Thi Mong Trang (Group 1 - Phu Dong, Pleiku Ward) and her group of friends took the opportunity to check in and capture beautiful moments.

“I’ve passed by here many times, but this is the first year I’ve seen the flowers bloom so evenly and brilliantly. The flowers look beautiful in photos, and the communal house behind them creates a very peaceful atmosphere. I hope this mountain town will have more beautiful, poetic landscapes like this,” shared Mrs. Trang.

Ms. Luong Thi Mong Trang (third from the left) poses for a commemorative photo with her friends. Photo: Hoang Hoai

Visiting Gia Lai for the first time and seeing the pink cassia tree with her own eyes, Ms. Luong Thi Phuong (Nong Tien ward, Tuyen Quang province) said: “This is the first time I’ve seen this flower. The flowers have very beautiful and striking colors. The combination of the communal house and the flowering tree creates a very distinctive feeling of the mountain town.”

Not only attracting tourists, the pink cassia tree in Op Village also adds a unique scenic highlight to the mountain town of Pleiku every May. Spaces rich in cultural identity combined with distinctive natural scenery are becoming an attractive factor for tourists visiting Gia Lai, especially during the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026.

From early morning to late afternoon, the communal house courtyard of Op village is always bustling with tourists coming to take photos. Photo: Hoang Hoai

Cassia javanica, also known as the pink cassia, is a species native to Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, it is cultivated in several localities in the Southeast and Central Highlands regions.

Currently, besides the pink cassia tree in Op village, there is one in the stream embankment area of ​​Hoi Phu (Hoi Phu ward) and one on Le Chan road (Ia Hrung commune).

According to Gia Lai Newspaper

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