The color of flowers evokes memories.

Anyone who has traveled along the road from Hoa Thang commune to Phan Ri Cua in late December will surely never forget the golden hue of the melaleuca flowers. An entire field of melaleuca blossoms bursts into bloom, bathed in the golden sunlight and wind – a color that will forever remain in memory...

The golden blossoms of the Melaleuca trees along the road in Hoa Thang commune are in full bloom.

In the final days of the year, when the sun and wind still rage fiercely on the sandy plains, the coastal road, considered the most beautiful in Vietnam, is unexpectedly dyed yellow – the yellow of melaleuca flowers, silently yet brilliantly.

From the end of December, the rows of acacia trees along the Vo Nguyen Giap - Hoa Thang - Hoa Phu road simultaneously burst into bloom. Without any advertising signs or calls to action, the flowers simply bloom, stretching out in an endless golden expanse.

Many tourists initially intend to just "take a quick look," but end up stopping for longer than planned.

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Initially, we just planned to drive straight to Bau Trang, but unexpectedly, we had to turn back as soon as we reached this point. The whole group was standing in the middle of the mangrove forest, and everyone was excited because it was so beautiful.

Mr. Pham Hoang Long, a tourist from Dong Nai , excitedly recounted:

The melaleuca flowers here are small and delicate, growing in dense clusters in the leaf axils. Each flower is about 4-7 cm long, with thin, needle-like petals that flutter in the sea breeze. Under the sun, the entire forest of flowers glows with a warm yellow hue, standing out against the white sand and pale blue sky. It's not overwhelming or elaborate, but enough to soothe one's soul.

What makes the melaleuca flowering season so special is the contrast. In this arid land, where the sun and wind were once considered harsh, the flowers still bloom on schedule. Without care or cultivation, the melaleuca flowers persistently display their beauty, a silent testament to the resilience of this land.

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What I love most is walking amidst a forest of flowers while still clearly hearing the wind and gazing at the blue sea. Everything feels so real, so pristine.

Ms. Nguyen Mai Anh, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, shared:

Many tourists choose to combine viewing the melaleuca flowers with visiting Bau Trang and Mui Ne sand dunes, so that the trip not only has destinations but also memorable moments along the way.

For young people, the melaleuca flowering season is an opportunity to capture sun-drenched photos. For nature lovers, it's a reason to stop, breathe, and listen to the earth and sky. And for many others, the golden hues of the melaleuca flowers are simply a beautiful surprise, an unexpected event that makes the trip more meaningful.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, where everyone is used to rushing to get to their destination on time, the blooming of melaleuca flowers in southeastern Lam Dong reminds people that sometimes, just slowing down a little can transform a familiar path into springtime.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/sac-hoa-mau-nho-414000.html