Surprisingly beautiful lotus pond in autumn

Last week, a range of beautiful images showcasing a pond near Mua cave in the northern province of Ninh Binh were widely shared on social media. Many were surprised at seeing blooming lotuses at a time when they should wither. It is a lotus pond that astounded numerous people last year as lotuses were in full bloom even in winter. The lotus pond can be found at the foot of Ngoa Long mountain. The site is surrounded by a heart-shaped wooden path and has quickly developed into a famous place for check-ins among young travelers. The area is a popular suggestion in which tourists can come and snap nice photos. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Photos of lotuses there could be regularly seen on tourism review fanpages. Covering a total area of 1ha, the lotus pond is in full bloom because of the special variety. According to a manager, the Japanese-originated seeds of the lotus allow the flowers to blossom for the entire year, not only during the summer months like other varieties. Therefore, it has become a favourite place to contemplate lotuses or snap their photos anytime. Those who hesitate to go out on hot days or miss lotus season in mid-summer could come here to satisfy their love for the national flower of Vietnam (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Together with Nhan Tower in the central province of Phu Yen and giant mushroom garden in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, the lotus pond near Mua Cave has become a favourite place for check-ins among young travelers when they come to Ninh Binh. It is not only a place for girls but also boys to pose for photos and capture beautiful moments. The pure beauty of the lotuses amazes tourists during hot summer days. The local scenery features a large lotus lake with pink bulbs in full bloom, offering a romantic sight for guests. The lotus has been a symbol of purity since before the time of the Buddha, and it blooms profusely in Buddhist art and literature (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The image of the lotus pond has been a favourite place over the past times. It was also once called the strangest place in Vietnam when it was still blooming last winter. Appearing since last year, the lotus pond with a heart-shaped wooden path at the foot of Ngoa Long mountain in Mua Cave, Ninh Binh province, has caused a fever on the web community, becoming one of the most popular check-in places. The lotus pond is still in full bloom today because the varieties of the flower come from different places. According to the manager, the lotus here is a Japanese variety that blooms all year round, not just in summer like others (Photo: VietnamPlus)

With lotus bulbs in full blossom in the northern province of Ninh Binh, visitors can enjoy a poetic scene amid stunning landscapes. The lotus pond can be found at the foot of Ngoa Long mountain, with the beautiful landscape serving as a hot check-in spot this summer. Lotus flowers throughout northern regions often enter full bloom in June, but those in Ninh Binh province are strange as they wait to late July to finally blossom. The lotus provides a gentle, pure, and pleasant fragrance. Unlike the lotus flowers found in Hanoi, those in Ninh Binh province are of a Japanese variety and feature small petals, although they appear very beautiful and offer a great fragrance. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The local scenery features a large lotus lake with pink lotuses in full bloom, offering a romantic sight for guests. The lotus flowers in a pond in Ninh Binh province are of a Japanese variety, so they blossom longer than normal ones. A wooden path built in the middle of the lotus pond serves as a famous check-in spot. Crowds of youngsters come to the lotus lake to capture beautiful moments. Mua Cave is famous not only for its breathtaking and wonderful panorama of the mountains and yellow rice fields, but also known for its impressive giant lotus pond with romantic heart-shaped wooden walkway. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Fresh fragrant lotus pond with its peaceful space near Mua cave, Hoa Lu district, has become a magnet for those who love to admire the breath-taking natural landscape in recent times. Lotus flowers are available in many parts of Ninh Binh province such as Van Long and Bich Dong. Notably, the most prominent lotus ponds are in Hoa Lu district like Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Hoa Lu ancient capital and Trang An. Every part of the lotus flower can be utilised in different ways to Vietnamese people. For instance, the lotus flower is usually used for decorative purpose and for making scented tea, the seeds are commonly used for cooking, while the leaves are used to wrap local sticky rice. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

While lotus ponds are a common sight in the northern region of Vietnam, to really enter into the surreal paradise of lotus flowers, one may not want to miss visiting Ninh Binh, specifically to appreciate the lotus world. In Ninh Binh, lotus flowers are a magnificent sight to behold. With the nature landscape and fresh air, visitors have been flocking to the province. September is the most suitable time to embrace the lotus flowers in full bloom and at its most gorgeousness. Nature lovers should consider making a visit to Ninh Binh to enjoy the treat for the eyes and take a deep breath to feel the lotus aromatic fragrance and the cool air surrounding. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Among the lotus ponds in Ninh Binh, there is one located at the foot of Ngoa Long Mountain. On one side is the majestic Ngoa Long Mountain, and on the other is a golden field of ripening rice, this lotus lagoon seems to become even more prominent. The lotus is gentle, pure and pleasant fragrance. Unlike the lotus in Hanoi, that in Ninh Binh is a Japanese variety with small and pointed petals but is still very beautiful and fragrant. The scene of a large lotus lake with pink lotus flowers in full bloom makes everyone fall in love with it. There is also an impressive giant lotus-shaped wooden walkway that people can walk on and take pictures. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

It is not only a place for girls but also boys to pose for photos and capture beautiful moments. The pure beauty of the lotuses amazes tourists during hot summer days. The local scene features a large lagoon with pink lotuses in full bloom, offering a romantic sight for visitors. Nature lovers should consider making a visit to Ninh Binh to enjoy the treat for the eyes and take a deep breath to feel the lotus aromatic fragrance and the cool air surrounding. The lotus pond can be found at the foot of Ngoa Long mountain, with the beautiful landscape serving as a hot check-in spot this summer. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Coming into the mind of visitors last year, the lotus pond with a heart-shaped wooden path at the foot of Ngoa Long mountain in Mua Cave, Ninh Binh province, has caused a fever on the online community, becoming one of the most popular check-in places. The lotus pond is still in full bloom today because the lotus variety is different from others. Unlike the lotus flowers found in Hanoi, those in Ninh Binh province are of a Japanese variety and feature small petals, although they appear very beautiful and offer a great fragrance. A wooden path built amid the lotus pond serves as a famous check-in spot. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

On one side is the majestic Ngoa Long Mountain, and on the other is a golden field of ripening rice, this lotus lake seems to become even more prominent. The lotus is gentle, pure and pleasant fragrance. The scene of a large lagoon with pink lotus in full bloom makes everyone fall in love with it. There is also an impressive giant lotus-shaped wooden walkway that people can walk on and take pictures. Nature lovers should consider making a visit to Ninh Binh to enjoy the treat for the eyes and take a deep breath to feel the lotus aromatic fragrance and the cool air surrounding. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Lotus flowers are available in many parts of Ninh Binh province such as Van Long and Bich Dong. Notably, the most prominent lotus ponds are in Hoa Lu district like Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Hoa Lu ancient capital and Trang An. The fresh fragrant lotus pond with its peaceful space near Mua cave, Hoa Lu district, has become a magnet for those who love to admire the breath-taking natural landscape in recent time. In Ninh Binh, lotus flowers are a magnificent sight to behold. For the nature landscape and fresh air, local visitors have been flocking to the province. The pure beauty of the lotuses amazes tourists during hot summer days. (Photo: VietnamPlus)