Flowers bloom on Hoang Lien Son mountain range

A vast area of azalea blooming in a section of Putaleng trekking path in Hoang Lien Son mountain range, which is over 3,000 metres above sea level. An eastern extension of the Himalayas, Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range was created about a hundred million years ago. At its feet lies various ethnic minorities such as H’Mong, Dzao, Tay, etc. whose traditions and lives merged with these mountains, where the highs and lows have create the signature breathtaking landscapes of North West Vietnam. It is 30km wide and 180km length runs from North West to South West between Lao Cai province and Lai Chau province, even extends to Yen Bai Province in the West (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Pink azalea blooming in Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Previously, to watch the azaleas bloom in Hoang Lien Son, visitors only have the way to climb, follow the dangerous forest road, to climb up. After a cable car system was put into operation, visitors can fly up high, watching every round of azaleas in full color, when the gold is bright, or the purple and pink dreaming, when it is white or red in the forest. The cable car route leading to the sacred peak of Fansipan is also a forest road that converges many of the most beautiful ancient azaleas of Hoang Lien Son. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Azalea shows off its beauty under shimmering sun in Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Hoang Lien Son’s Fansipan and Lung Cung, Pu Luong is three peaks dominating Sapa, a small town perched high in the mountains that famous for its beautiful terraces and the presence of ethnic minorities. There are inaccessible parts, but that which can be reached is often spectacularly beautiful. Amateurs can scale all three peaks above, but it's a grueling three-day trek to Fansipan’s summit for example, and all requiring high levels of fitness and plenty of stamina. Inside the mountain area there is Hoang Lien National Park, home for various species of Azalea which blossom throughout the year, making the forest seem to be covered with a colorful silk(Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

The Hoang Lien National Park is home for various species of Do quyen flowers (Azalea) which blossom throughout the year, making the forest seem to be covered with a colorful silk. Azalea shows off its beauty under shimmering sun in Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Previously, to watch the azaleas bloom in Hoang Lien Son, visitors only have the way to climb, follow the dangerous forest road, to climb up. After a cable car system was put into operation, visitors can fly up high, watching every round of azaleas in full color, when the gold is bright, or the purple and pink dreaming, when it is white or red in the forest. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Inside the mountain area there is Hoang Lien National Park, home for various species of Do quyen flowers (Azalea) which blossom throughout the year, making the forest seem to be covered with a colorful silk. Azalea shows off its beauty under shimmering sun in Hoang Lien Son. Hoang Lien Son Mountain range’s Fansipan and Lung Cung (2,918m), Pu Luong (2,985m) is three peaks dominating Sapa, a small town perched high in the mountains that famous for its beautiful terraces and the presence of ethnic minorities. They are imposing and rocky. There are inaccessible parts, but that which can be reached is often spectacularly beautiful. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Hoang Lien Son mountain range is over 3,000 metres above sea level. An eastern extension of the Himalayas, Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range was created about a hundred million years ago. At its feet lies various ethnic minorities such as H’Mong, Dzao, Tay, etc. whose traditions and lives merged with these mountains, where the highs and lows have create the signature breathtaking landscapes of North West Vietnam. It is 30km wide and 180km length runs from North West to South West between Lao Cai province and Lai Chau province, even extends to Yen Bai Province in the West. Fallen blossoms make the path in Hoang Lien Son look like a flower carpet. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

A beautiful tree in shape of a flower in Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Hoang Lien Son mountain range is over 3,000 metres above sea level. An eastern extension of the Himalayas, Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range was created about a hundred million years ago. At its feet lies various ethnic minorities such as H’Mong, Dzao, Tay, etc. whose traditions and lives merged with these mountains, where the highs and lows have create the signature breathtaking landscapes of North West Vietnam. It is 30km wide and 180km length runs from North West to South West between Lao Cai province and Lai Chau province, even extends to Yen Bai Province in the West (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Flora and fauna in Hoang Lien Son mountain range is diverse. Inside the mountain area there is Hoang Lien National Park, home for various species of Do quyen flowers (Azalea) which blossom throughout the year, making the forest seem to be covered with a colorful silk. Previously, to watch the azaleas bloom in Hoang Lien Son, visitors only have the way to climb, follow the dangerous forest road, to climb up. After a cable car system was put into operation, visitors can fly up high, watching every round of azaleas in full color, when the gold is bright, or the purple and pink dreaming, when it is white or red in the forest. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Previously, to watch the azaleas blossoms in Hoang Lien Son, visitors had to follow the only way to climb up. After a cable car system was put into operation, visitors can fly up high, watching every round of azaleas in full color, when the gold is bright, or the purple and pink dreaming, when it is white or red in the forest. In the list of "28 most attractive destinations in the world 2019", Hoang Lien Son is ranked seventh by the prestigious US magazine National Geographic. Journey to admire azaleas from the Fansipan cable car cabin during the flower festival season is expected to impress every visitor.

A beautiful tree in shape of a flower in Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Hoang Lien Son mountain range is over 3,000 metres above sea level. An eastern extension of the Himalayas, Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range was created about a hundred million years ago. At its feet lies various ethnic minorities such as H’Mong, Dzao, Tay, etc. whose traditions and lives merged with these mountains, where the highs and lows have create the signature breathtaking landscapes of North West Vietnam. It is 30km wide and 180km length runs from North West to South West between Lao Cai province and Lai Chau province, even extends to Yen Bai Province in the West. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

These flowers bloom at an altitude of 2,500 metres above sea level. Hoang Lien Son’s Fansipan and Lung Cung, Pu Luong is three peaks dominating Sapa, a small town perched high in the mountains that famous for its beautiful terraces and the presence of ethnic minorities. They are imposing and rocky. There are inaccessible parts, but that which can be reached is often spectacularly beautiful. Amateurs can scale all three peaks above, but it's a grueling three-day trek to Fansipan’s summit for example, and all requiring high levels of fitness and plenty of stamina. Inside the mountain area there is Hoang Lien National Park, home for various species of Do quyen flowers (Azalea). (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Hoang Lien Son mountain range is over 3,000 metres above sea level. An eastern extension of the Himalayas, Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range was created about a hundred million years ago. At its feet lies various ethnic minorities such as H’Mong, Dzao, Tay, etc. whose traditions and lives merged with these mountains, where the highs and lows have create the signature breathtaking landscapes of North West Vietnam. It is 30km wide and 180km length runs from North West to South West between Lao Cai province and Lai Chau province, even extends to Yen Bai Province in the West. This is the end of Ai Laoshan Mountain Range, the south-eastern tail of the Himalayas.((Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Late-blooming peach blossoms in Hoang Lien Son mountain range. In the list of "28 most attractive destinations in the world 2019", Hoang Lien Son is ranked seventh by the prestigious US magazine National Geographic. Journey to admire azaleas from the Fansipan cable car cabin during the flower festival season is expected to impress every visitor. Amateurs can scale all three peaks above, but it's a grueling three-day trek to Fansipan’s summit for example, and all requiring high levels of fitness and plenty of stamina. Hoang Lien Son mountain range in northwest Vietnam has been named one of the world’s most exciting destinations for 2019 by prestigious American magazine National Geographic. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Exotic flower grown over moss in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. Hoang Lien Son’s Fansipan and Lung Cung (2,918m), Pu Luong (2,985m) is three peaks dominating Sapa, a small town perched high in the mountains that is famous for its beautiful terraces and the presence of ethnic minority groups. They are imposing and rocky. In the list of "28 most attractive destinations in the world 2019", Hoang Lien Son is ranked seventh by the prestigious US magazine National Geographic. Journey to admire azaleas from the Fansipan cable car cabin during the flower festival season is expected to impress every visitor. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

Exotic flower grown over moss in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. Hoang Lien Son’s Fansipan and Lung Cung (2,918m), Pu Luong (2,985m) is three peaks dominating Sapa, a small town perched high in the mountains that is famous for its beautiful terraces and the presence of ethnic minority groups. They are imposing and rocky. In the list of "28 most attractive destinations in the world 2019", Hoang Lien Son is ranked seventh by the prestigious US magazine National Geographic. Journey to admire azaleas from the Fansipan cable car cabin during the flower festival season is expected to impress every visitor. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)

A trekker takes picture of her conquering the Putaleng summit as part of Hoang Lien Son which is over 3,000 metres above sea level. Hoang Lien Son’s Fansipan and Lung Cung (2,918m), Pu Luong (2,985m) is three peaks dominating Sapa, a small town perched high in the mountains that famous for its beautiful terraces and the presence of ethnic minorities. They are imposing and rocky. There are inaccessible parts, but that which can be reached is often spectacularly beautiful. Amateurs can scale all three peaks above, but it's a grueling three-day trek to Fansipan’s summit for example, and all requiring high levels of fitness and plenty of stamina. (Photo: Mai Mai/Vietnam+)