Son tra trees immerse Nam Nghiep village in a sea of white during March. This is the ideal time to visit the mountainous area and admire the magnificent blanket of pure white.
Son tra, or Tao meo, is a signature tree in the northwestern region that has brought high economic efficiency to the region and helped improve local lives in recent years.
A grove of Son tra have blanketed Nam Nghiep in a white hue, adding to the local allure.
Located at some 2,000 metres above sea level, Nam Nghiep boasts favourable weather for growing Son tra. The village is now home to 1,600 hectares of the trees, 800 hectares of which boast hundred-year-old trees.
Son tra also offers opportunities for local people to turn Nam Nghiep village into an attractive tourist destination.
Beyond being a signature feature of the northwestern region, Son tra also adds a touch of glamour that helps lure tourists to Son La./.
