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Bac Ha in Lao Cai province is renowned for its valleys blanketed in pure white plum blossoms during the season. However, this area is also ideal for growing peach trees. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Bac Ha in Lao Cai province is renowned for its valleys blanketed in pure white plum blossoms during the season. However, this area is also ideal for growing peach trees. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Peach blossoms are traditionally seen as a symbol signalling the old year passing and a new one arriving. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Peach blossoms are traditionally seen as a symbol signalling the old year passing and a new one arriving. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
While plum blossoms bloom in pristine white, peach blossoms stand out with their eye-catching hues. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
While plum blossoms bloom in pristine white, peach blossoms stand out with their eye-catching hues. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Peach trees are often carefully shaped, with moss-covered trunks and an ancient, bonsai-like appearance. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Peach trees are often carefully shaped, with moss-covered trunks and an ancient, bonsai-like appearance. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Thanks to the year-round cool climate and suitable soil conditions, splendid peach gardens can be seen in various localities in Lao Cai, namely Bao Thang, Sa Pa, Si Ma Cai and Bat Xat. Each tree is priced from several million to tens of millions of Vietnamese dong. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Thanks to the year-round cool climate and suitable soil conditions, splendid peach gardens can be seen in various localities in Lao Cai, namely Bao Thang, Sa Pa, Si Ma Cai and Bat Xat. Each tree is priced from several million to tens of millions of Vietnamese dong. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The rare “That Thon” peach features dense clusters of blossoms in brilliant reddish-pink, set against fresh green young leaves. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The rare “That Thon” peach features dense clusters of blossoms in brilliant reddish-pink, set against fresh green young leaves. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
This year also signals a challenging trading season as 2025 had an intercalary sixth lunar month. As Tet comes late, peach blossoms have bloomed early. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
This year also signals a challenging trading season as 2025 had an intercalary sixth lunar month. As Tet comes late, peach blossoms have bloomed early. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Giang A Linh (right), a long-time peach grower in Lao Cai, said some customers have to withdraw their deposits because the trees have already flowered. “The lunar year 2025 had an intercalary month and high humidity, so when there was sunshine the peaches bloomed. About 50% have already flowered, and only around half can wait until Tet. In other years, we usually manage to keep 70% blooming on time,” he noted. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Giang A Linh (right), a long-time peach grower in Lao Cai, said some customers have to withdraw their deposits because the trees have already flowered. “The lunar year 2025 had an intercalary month and high humidity, so when there was sunshine the peaches bloomed. About 50% have already flowered, and only around half can wait until Tet. In other years, we usually manage to keep 70% blooming on time,” he noted. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Peach growers also cut branches for sale to meet pre-Tet demand. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Peach growers also cut branches for sale to meet pre-Tet demand. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Another orchard owner, Giang A Pua, has also been busy in the final days of the year. He said that out of hundreds of peach trees, about half have already bloomed and can only be supplied to restaurants and hotels for pre-Tet displays. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Another orchard owner, Giang A Pua, has also been busy in the final days of the year. He said that out of hundreds of peach trees, about half have already bloomed and can only be supplied to restaurants and hotels for pre-Tet displays. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Visitors to Lao Cai at this time can also admire bell-shaped peach blossoms in full bloom. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Visitors to Lao Cai at this time can also admire bell-shaped peach blossoms in full bloom. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Morning dew clings to the buds of That Thon peach blossoms. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Morning dew clings to the buds of That Thon peach blossoms. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Double-petalled white peach blossoms resemble plum blossoms in colour but feature larger and denser flowers. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Double-petalled white peach blossoms resemble plum blossoms in colour but feature larger and denser flowers. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
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Early-blooming double-petalled peach blossoms in Lao Cai rival famed plum flowers

Because 2025 had an intercalary month, the Lunar New Year 2026 arrives later than usual. As a result, peach blossoms have bloomed early, allowing visitors to Lao Cai at this time to admire striking swathes of vivid pink that are no less captivating than the region’s iconic plum blossoms.

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