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As each year draws to a close, families eagerly await the arrival of Tet and the coming of spring. From December to January each year, the cherry blossoms in Sapa burst into bloom amidst the chilly weather, becoming an ideal check-in destination for many travelers.
Blossom Season
Sapa continues to be known as a land filled with the wonders of nature and humanity. Especially as winter passes, with the arrival of spring, the town becomes even more enchanting, adorned with pink cherry blossoms amidst the mist. It's not just in Da Lat where cherry blossoms bloom; now in Sapa, we can also admire the beauty of the Sapa cherry blossom forest, resembling a fairytale world once thought only to exist in dreams.
Due to its harsh climate and consistently low temperatures throughout the year, the cherry blossoms bloom amidst the transition from winter to spring, creating a radiant and warm picture. Sapa's cherry blossoms often appear as a sign of spring. Depending on the weather conditions, the blossoms may bloom early or late, with some years seeing blooms as early as late November to mid-December across the hillsides.
Because the Sapa cherry blossom season is quite short, lasting only a few weeks, it often attracts a large number of tourists who come to visit and admire this impressive moment.
Ideal Spots for Viewing Sapa Cherry Blossoms
1. O Long Tea Hills
O Long Tea Hills are situated approximately 8km northwest of Sapa town, right along the road to O Quy Ho Pass. According to Sapa travel experience, to reach here, you need to follow national highway 4D, after about 7km, you'll reach Truong Mam Non O Quy Ho, then ask for directions and travel another 500m along a small road to arrive. Aside from the specialty tea, O Long is also famous for its rows of cherry blossom trees, showcasing their beauty every season.
From afar, visitors will be mesmerized by the sight of clouds descending, adding a mystical touch to the surroundings. Especially during the cherry blossom season, which lasts only a few weeks, many people come here to capture special moments of the year. As the cherry blossoms dot the tea hills with pink hues under the sun.
Sapa cherry blossoms are different from those in Japan or Korea, resembling plum trees with five-petal flowers like apricot blossoms. These flowers often bloom in clusters, emitting a delicate fragrance that doesn't overwhelm the senses. While cherry blossoms in Da Lat grow interspersed among city buildings, those at O Long Tea Hills in Sapa are planted along paths winding around the tea hills, amidst lush greenery.
Amidst the chilly northern winds, each cherry blossom stretches out to bloom, creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of ink paintings with splashes of pink and red. Every moment of the day, the cherry blossoms display a different kind of beauty.
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The flowers exude a mysterious charm, delicate as the early morning sun rises and dew lingers on the petals. As the sun ascends and its rays spread across the hillsides, you can admire the true colors of the vibrant pink petals. Sunlight drips honey onto the branches, casting a beautiful golden hue on the blossoms.
As these are privately owned tea hills, tourists should limit close-up views and instead admire from nearby or along the road to O Quy Ho Pass. Visiting Sapa in the last days of the year, you'll witness the magnificent gift bestowed by nature upon this land. Don't miss the chance to admire Sapa cherry blossoms in their full splendor amidst the characteristic chilly weather.
2. Sun World Fansipan Legend Tourist Area
More than 600 cherry blossom trees line both sides of Nguyen Chi Thanh Street and the 7-tiered staircase around the cable car station has transformed Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area into the most spectacular cherry blossom garden in Sapa. The cherry blossom variety has large, 3.5-4cm in diameter flowers, each with 20-24 petals blooming full of dew. The blossoms blush pink, with over 20 vibrant petals spreading around lush green buds.
In addition to visiting Sapa in spring, you'll also have the opportunity to admire rare white cherry blossom varieties. From a distance, these trees look like white clouds floating near the ground, alongside dreamy pink clouds. Especially here, there are also French cherry blossom varieties, though fewer petals, they impress with red-purple streaks running from the flower centers to the petals.
To create this magnificent garden, Sun World Fansipan Legend has exerted considerable effort in planting and caring for it. In addition to over 100 naturally grown cherry blossom trees aged 7-10 years, there are also trees aged 15-20 years, showing signs of age and character. The remaining cherry trees have all been brought in and planted by the tourist area in the past four years.
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Moreover, domestic tourists visiting at the year's end can admire the cherry blossom space in Sapa with varieties imported from Japan and South Korea, featuring single and double flowers in various colors: from light pink, white, to cherry blossom pink, and crimson... Over time, these cherry blossom trees will grow larger, eliminating the need to travel far to Japan to admire cherry blossoms.
Not only satisfied with the cherry blossom forest, going on a Tet holiday tour to Sapa, we can also feast our eyes on the colorful spring landscape. The upper tier displays shades of pink, red, and white cherry blossoms, while the lower tier showcases vibrant fields of mustard flowers alongside shimmering yellow rapeseed flowers... The scent of spring, the colors of spring, and the springtime melodies of Fansipan always welcome visitors to come and explore.
3. In the city center and Bac Ha district
In addition to the highlighted locations mentioned above, tourists can also visit the lakeside area in the center of Sapa town (near the Cloud Yard area, behind the stone church, the area near the district People's Committee headquarters, the Ham Rong Mountain garden) to admire the scenery of blooming Japanese cherry blossom groves every late winter and early spring.
The colder the weather gets, the more mesmerizing the cherry blossoms in Sapa become, attracting countless visitors. Additionally, you can explore some areas in Bac Ha district where cherry blossoms also bloom during this time. Remember to check out some Sapa travel destinations before your visit to combine with your cherry blossom viewing journey for an enriching experience.
Some Notes for Cherry Blossom Viewing in Sapa
To make your cherry blossom viewing trip in Sapa more convenient, here are some tips compiled by Mytour:
- Early morning (around 6:30 to 8:00) or late afternoon (around 15:00 to 17:30) are the best times to capture the most stunning shots at O Long Tea Hills.
- O Long Tea Hills primarily serve tea harvesting, so visitors' photography activities may be restricted.
- Please maintain general hygiene and avoid damaging tea bushes or branches, picking flowers that affect the landscape.
- In recent years, due to climate change, the blooming time of Sapa cherry blossoms has become irregular. Be sure to check the blossom schedule on information websites to fully enjoy this beauty.
Capture the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms in Sapa with your companion. Secure your Sapa hotel room early for this season's getaway or reach out to Mytour for tailored advice on tours, flight tickets, and budget-friendly Sapa travel packages. Act fast and dial Mytour hotline for detailed assistance.
