Along familiar roads, the green canopy gradually gives way to shades of yellow, white, and red from blossoming flowers. Many young people pause amidst the city’s fast pace to admire the scenery, take photos, and capture these uniquely Hanoi moments.
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Yellow tabebuia flowers are a favorite among young people whenever the blooming season arrives. |
Along central routes such as Hoang Dieu and Hang Dau streets, rows of Freshwater Mangrove trees are entering their leaf-changing season. Their leaves turn deep crimson before gently falling onto the streets, covering the sidewalks with a soft, carpet-like layer. Under the sunlight of early spring, the scene evokes romance, leaving many young people quietly captivated by the beauty of the city.
During this time, Sua flowers, known scientifically as Dalbergia tonkinensis, also begin to bloom in full. Along streets such as Thanh Nien and Hoang Hoa Tham, the trees burst into clusters of pure white blossoms, resembling small clouds floating above the streets. Many young people have likened Hanoi’s Sua blossom season to “a rain of flowers,” a spectacle that invites passersby to pause for a few moments to take in the view.
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White sua blossoms brighten a corner of the street. |
If the white color of Sua flowers evokes a sense of purity, the golden blossoms of Phong Linh flowers (yellow tabebuia) bring a burst of brilliance to the city. On Hoa Lo street, these flowers bloom in vibrant yellow, lighting up the street corner under the sunlight.
It is this blend of colors that has turned Hanoi in recent days into a favorite “check-in” spot for young people. Early in the morning or late in the afternoon, it is easy to spot groups of friends, couples, or students standing beneath flowering trees to take photos.
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Near Hang Dau street, a freshwater mangrove tree has begun its seasonal leaf change. |
Attentively, in recent days, images of Hanoi during the leaf-changing and flowering season have also flooded social media. Photos taken beneath yellow tabebuia trees, streets blanketed with red freshwater mangrove leaves, or pure white sua blossoms have quickly attracted thousands of likes. Many viewers say Hanoi at this time owns a distinctly cinematic beauty, both ancient and romantic.
Perhaps it is these moments that create the city’s distinctive appeal. Hanoi is not only beautiful for its historic architecture or bustling streets, but also for the fleeting seasons of trees and flowers that come and go so quickly. And whenever the flowers bloom, young Hanoians once again find themselves quietly captivated by the “familiar yet surprising” beauty of the capital.
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Young people flock to check in at street corners across the city. |
Amid the increasingly fast-paced rhythm of modern life, such flower seasons serve as a gentle reminder that Hanoi still holds many soft moments. By taking a little time to notice them, one may discover that the city always has its own ways of making the heart feel brighter.
Translated by Quynh Oanh