In the last days of January, yellow phoenix in Lam Dong begins to bloom brilliantly, the flowers cover the branches and branches. Yellow phoenixes are concentrated in Di Linh plateau or Bao Loc city.

Recently, many tourists come to Linh An Pagoda (or Linh An Tu) to worship, pray for good luck and admire the brilliantly blooming yellow phoenix tree, creating a beautiful scene.

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These images were taken by photographer Nguyen Duc Tien (Tien Da Lat) on January 23. According to Mr. Tien, at this time, the golden phoenix tree at Linh An Pagoda is at its most beautiful. Coming to the temple, visitors can enjoy the feeling of tranquility at the Buddha's door, breathe fresh air and admire the poetic natural landscape at the end of the year.

Yellow phoenix is ​​also known as Buddha Y. This is a rare flower originating from Brazil with a straight stem and branches near the top. Each tip has 10-12 main flower branches, each main branch includes 6-8 secondary branches, each secondary branch bears 30-40 flower buds, growing in quite beautiful clusters.

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Linh An Pagoda is located about 30km from the center of Da Lat, located in Nam Ban town, Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province, is one of the sacred pagodas, attracting tourists. To get to Linh An, visitors pass many winding slopes with undulating pine hills. Then through the Nung village and then to the vast green tea gardens and coffee gardens.

The pagoda is nestled peacefully among the mountains and hills, in front is the Elephant Waterfall rushing through the year, and behind are endless green pine hills.

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Linh An Pagoda is considered the second Truc Lam Zen Monastery of Da Lat, started in 1993 on an area of ​​about 4 hectares. 

At the sacred pagoda, there is a statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva over 70m high, considered the tallest statue of Avalokiteśvara in Lam Dong up to the present time. 

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The pagoda starts welcoming visitors at 5 am. The ideal time to see and take photos of the golden phoenix tree is 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

On the journey from the city center to Linh An Pagoda, visitors can combine visiting Elephant Waterfall, some cafes, flower hills...

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In Lam Dong, one of the most famous places to view golden phoenixes is Bat Nha monastery (Dam B'ri commune, Bao Loc). Every spring, flowers bloom brilliantly, showing off their bright yellow colors, creating a romantic scene as beautiful as a movie.

Photo/Video: Tien Da Lat