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As a country located in the humid tropical monsoon region, Vietnam is blessed by nature with a rich climate, water source, soil, etc creating the perfect growing environment for flowers. Especially at the end of the year, provinces and cities across Vietnam are filled with dreamy flower seasons waiting for tourists to explore.

1. Sapa Cherry Blossom Season

All over the Internet, cherry blossom trees in Sapa Town are in their full bloom during December and January of Vietnam. Tourists are captured standing under the trees filled with dreamy pink color and taking pictures, which makes the beauty of Sapa more vivid and soulful in this time of the year.

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As a gift from Japan, cherry blossoms are held in high esteem thanks to their pleasant scent and gorgeous visual appeal. Especially, the cherry blossom trees in Sa Pa have flourished and bloomed magnificently for many consecutive years with perfect weather conditions and dedicated care from local people.

2. Ha Giang Buckwheat Flower Season

Have you ever wondered why the cold weather of Northern Vietnam can nurture so many beautiful flowers? Ha Giang - another of Vietnam's northern points, has annually attracted visitors to this province by its iconic buckwheat flowers. 

Photo: Huynh Nhi, VnExpress

From the ground, tiny buckwheat bounties bloom brightly and come together to create a graceful pink carpet that adorns the whole area. At the end of September, the white flowers show up on their yearly schedule. As October transitions into November, the petals alter to a pink hue. And at maturity by the conclusion of December, they become a vibrant red.

Tourists can admire these flowers at Yen Minh, Quan Ba, Meo Vac district and the communes of Sung La, Pho Cao, Ma Le in Dong Van district. 

3. Moc Chau White Mustard Flower Season

Around November and December, the weather in Moc Chau is chilly with fog in the beginning of the day and sunshine at midday. The white mustard flowers that bloom along the streets make the atmosphere of Moc Chau quite enchanting during the season. This crop is widely grown in Ang village, Pa Phach village, Coc village in Dong Sang commune, Thai Hung village in Muong Sang commune, etc. 

To someone who has been to Moc Chau (Son La), the memories of white mustard flowers filled in baskets of ethnic minority children surely left a deep and remarkable impression on them. 

4. Nghe An Sunflower Season

Based in Nghe An, TH True Milk on their mission to bring high-quality nutrition products to Vietnamese households has grown the biggest sunflower field in Vietnam, and now it is also one of the most photogenic hotspots for travelers at the end of the year.

Photo: Sach Nguyen

As the weather changes, sunflowers come into full bloom across Nghe An, creating a stunning landscape of golden tones. The cheerful blooms dance in the wind, creating a captivating and delightful spectacle that enthralls visitors and locals.

5. Da Lat Pink Grass Season

The Da Lat Pink Grass Season is an enthralling natural occurrence that changes the scenery of Da Lat, a picturesque city in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. This captivating event usually takes place in the late autumn and early winter, turning the hills and valleys into a breathtaking sight of pink.

Photo: Nguyen Khac Tung

The Pink Grass, scientifically referred to as Imperata cylindrica, covers wide stretches, forming an extraordinary visual presentation. As the grass undergoes a remarkable transformation, its vivid green color develops into a gentle, enchanting pink, spreading a dreamlike atmosphere over the landscape.