The dreamy pink hues of Northwest Vietnam

VTV.vn - Amidst the harsh weather of the highlands, the gentle beauty of the tiny buckwheat flowers creates a picture that is both majestic and poetic, captivating the heart.

The dreamy pink hues of Northwest Vietnam.

Someone once likened winter in the highlands to a melancholic love song of gray rocks and fog. But if you ever set foot here in December, when the northeast monsoon winds sweep across the steep cliffs, you'll realize that love song isn't cold at all. The entire land seems illuminated and warmed by a lingering, ethereal pink hue – the color of buckwheat flowers.

Tuyen Quang - The final destination of the flower season

Although buckwheat flowers have followed travelers to the highlands from Moc Chau (Son La) to Si Ma Cai ( Lao Cai ), to find the most complete "pink dream" in December, only Tuyen Quang can do so.

Tuyen Quang - The final destination of the flower season.

While other places see their flowering season end, buckwheat flowers stubbornly persist on the Dong Van Stone Plateau. As December arrives, the buckwheat flowers no longer retain the pristine white of the early season. They are now "ripe," transforming into a pale pink, then deepening to a deep purple and a dark red like ripe plums. From the foot of the sacred Lung Cu flagpole, the romantic Sung La valley, to the cliffs along the Ma Pi Leng pass, the vibrant colors of the flowers burst forth everywhere.

The pink hue warms the rocky mountain.

Amidst the vast expanse of sharp, jagged rocks, the presence of endless carpets of flowers resembles tiny flames. They weave their way through, clinging to the rocks, covering the barren landscape with a soft, silken cloak. Standing in the middle of this boundless field of flowers, taking a deep breath of the clear, cool air, fragrant with the scent of plants and flowers, you will feel your heart lighten, all worries seemingly vanishing into thin air.

The flowers burst with life.

People cherish the buckwheat fields of December not only for their beauty, but also for the precious vitality they possess. They don't need fertile soil or elaborate care; the flowers simply sprout from barren rocky crevices, reaching out to the cold wind to bloom.

The petals cluster together in a cone shape, small as they may be, but when placed side by side, they form a vast sea of ​​flowers, proudly displaying their beauty amidst the wilderness. It's just like the soul of the highlanders: simple, unpretentious, yet resilient and full of life's strength.

...like the soul of the people of the highlands: simple, unpretentious, yet resilient and full of willpower.

The flavors of winter in Northwest Vietnam

When visiting Northwest Vietnam this season, don't just rush to check in and leave. Try to slow down a bit. Put on a warm coat, wrap yourself in a woolen scarf, and stroll slowly among the flowerbeds still covered in morning dew to fully appreciate that "dreamy pink hue."

Put on a warm coat, wrap a woolen scarf around your waist, and stroll slowly among the flowerbeds still glistening with morning dew to fully appreciate the "dreamy pink hues."

And don't forget to visit a highland market, sit by a warm fire, break in half a fragrant buckwheat cake, and sip a warm cup of corn wine. At that moment, you'll understand why people say: Winter isn't cold, because there's buckwheat and human kindness to warm you.

Winter isn't cold, because of the buckwheat flowers and the warmth of human kindness.

This December, if you're feeling restless, pack your bags and head to Tuyen Quang, to the rocky mountains, to find yourself soothed by the magical pink hues of this border region.

Source: https://vtv.vn/sac-hong-mo-mong-cua-tay-bac-100251211145919561.htm