Flower markets in Hanoi prior to the lunar New Year

PANO – As the lunar New Year is around the corner, many Hanoians are flocking to famous flower markets on Lac Long Quan, Hoang Hoa Tham, and Au Co streets in Tay Ho district to look for ornamental plants to decorate their house.

To attract local people’s attention, stores selling kumquat trees, pomelo, and peach blossom are colorfully decorated.

Below are photos of flower markets in Hanoi prior to the lunar New Year.

At present, many flower markets in Hanoi are full of peach blossoms, kumquat trees, and other ornamental plants.

Colorful Quang Ba flower market with different kinds of flowers

Warmer weather makes peach blossoms bloom early.

Traders selling flowers on Lac Long Quan and Au Co streets to local people to decorate their houses before the lunar New Year

Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s peach blossom price is lower than those of previous years.

Together with peach blossom, kumquat trees are indispensable to the Vietnamese people during the lunar New Year.

People choosing ornamental plants depending on their demand

Peach blossoms transported to the capital center to serve local people

Colorful flowers heralding the arrival of Tet (the lunar New Year)

The bustling atmosphere in Hoang Hoa Tham flower market

Compared to other places, Hoang Hoa Tham flower market has many imported flowers attractive to buyers.

Flowers sold at different prices

Families are preparing to welcome the biggest traditional festival of the Vietnamese people.

Translated by Tran Hoai

Tag(s): Lunar New Year