Bustling Tet flower market on Lac Long Quan street

(Dan Tri) - On weekend afternoons, the Tet flower market on Lac Long Quan Street is bustling with activity. There are all kinds of ornamental plants, peach blossoms, and spring flowers for Tet, stretching along the nearly 4km long road.

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The price of peach blossom branches in Hanoi this year is quite high. At the flower market on Lac Long Quan street, a 2m long peach blossom branch is commonly priced at 2 million VND/branch.

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The beautiful peach blossom branch in the photo was offered for sale at 1.9 million VND. However, after asking the price, the customer did not buy it.

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Potted peach trees are widely sold near the water park, with a variety of prices for customers to choose from. These peach trees usually cost at least 2 million VND/tree.

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At the end of Buoi Street and the beginning of Lac Long Quan Street, many kumquat trees and spring flowers are sold. The price of purple chrysanthemums is 120,000 VND/pot.

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An old lady just bought 2 Phalaenopsis orchids here, one for 1.2 million VND.

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The entire Lac Long Quan street, nearly 4km long, is filled with flowers and ornamental plants. The area adjacent to West Lake mainly sells kumquat trees, pots, vases, and decorations. This year's kumquat trees are often pre-planted in beautiful vases, in many bonsai shapes, and are often more expensive than the regular kind.

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Small kumquat vases usually cost around 300,000 VND.

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Lac Long Quan flower market is often known for its peach trees with sky-high prices, up to tens of millions, commonly sold at the section adjacent to Au Co street.