On the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday, people happily went to the streets to 'hunt' for peach and kumquat trees.

TPO - On the first day of the 2025 Tet holiday, people poured into the streets and flower markets to hunt for peach blossoms and kumquat trees before returning home to celebrate Tet.

01/25/2025 | 12:20

TPO - On the first day of the 2025 Tet holiday, people poured into the streets and flower markets to hunt for peach blossoms and kumquat trees before returning home to celebrate Tet.

Different from the gloomy scene of previous days, the Tet flower market in Tay Ho district became bustling and bustling on the first day of the Tet holiday of At Ty 2025.

This is the time when people's shopping needs increase after finishing work and returning home for Tet.

Peach branches are sought after by many people. However, the price of peach branches is 2-3 times higher than last year, so consumers are hesitant to choose something that suits their budget.

According to the reporter, many peach branches about 2m are sold for 3-5 million VND/branch. The lowest price for a peach tree with a curved shape is 2 million VND/branch.

Traders said that this year the peach market was affected by storms and rain, so prices were twice as high as in previous years: "Many people came to ask to buy peach branches, but when they heard the price, they all shook their heads."

"The holiday has just begun, so my family has time to buy peach blossoms to celebrate Tet. However, the price of peach blossoms this year is quite high. A similar peach blossom branch was bought for 1.5 million VND last year, but this year it is sold for 3 million VND," said Mr. Dung (Dong Da, Hanoi ).

Small peach branches and peach chips cost 200,000 - 400,000 VND/branch and are sought after by people.

Lac Long Quan flower garden area is bustling with buying and selling.

A peach branch was bought for 600,000 VND.

Peach blossom selling area on Lac Long Quan street.

Along with peach, kumquat is an ornamental plant sought after by consumers during this Tet holiday.

The price of kumquat this year is one and a half times higher than last year.

The kumquat selling area on the sidewalk of Lac Long Quan street is bustling with buyers and sellers.

The price of popular kumquat trees ranges from 500,000 - 4,000,000 VND/tree depending on size and shape.

Yellow apricot is also sought after by many people. Currently, yellow apricot costs from 300,000 - 3 million VND/tree.

"Tet" bus trips home.

The flower market in Dong Da district is crowded with people shopping for Tet on the first day of the holiday.

Kumquat pots costing about 400,000 - 800,000 VND/pot are chosen by consumers.

Peach blossoms in Giap Nhat street area attract customers.

Peach blossom vendors invite customers.

Nam Giang

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