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Alongside the glamorous blooms, the vibrant yellow of wild sunflowers adds a touch of untamed beauty, creating a unique allure for the land of Da Lat flowers.
Wild sunflowers, a common sight in the Central Highlands and many northern mountainous provinces, are often synonymous with Da Lat during their blooming season. Only here can one truly feel the expansive yellow hues spread across the streets.
Not only marking the end of the rainy season, but also serving as a time for travelers to return to the city of Da Lat, immersing themselves in dreamy landscapes, and most importantly, reveling in the wild allure of sunflowers. Although not as large as sunflowers, their bushy growth creates a vibrant yellow carpet upon blooming. That golden hue warms the chilly plateau alongside the sun's rays, captivating anyone who happens to wander by.
Wild sunflowers are at their most beautiful in the morning, when the winter sun begins to rise, with dew still clinging to leaves and petals. The sunny yellow of wild sunflowers can be spotted anywhere in the city, from amidst quaint villas to the myriad roads branching out in all directions.
To fully immerse oneself in the enchanting allure of wild sunflowers, it's best to choose a motorbike as your companion, allowing you to navigate through the myriad roads, hillsides, and narrow lanes where the sunflowers compete for attention. The outskirts of the city boast the highest growth of wild sunflowers. Although not tended by human hands, they thrive in large bushes here.
The journey from D’ran to Da Lat is the most scenic route in the Lang Bian Plateau, not only for its pine forests and winding roads but also for the wild sunflowers painting yellow along both sides. Travelers setting out in the early morning might feel as if they've stepped into a fairyland, with layers of misty clouds overhead and patches of wild yellow amidst the ethereal fog.
The stretch from Liên Khương to Da Lat also offers a picturesque view of wild sunflowers. Compared to the D’ran route, this road is easier to traverse with its asphalt surface, leading travelers through captivating fields of sunflowers. Flowers lining the road stretch out like golden ribbons, guiding travelers back to the highland city.
As one progresses, the flowers multiply, dazzling in an overwhelming yellow that gradually overtakes the greenery, causing passing wheels to hurry along, chasing after endless stretches of golden blooms, oblivious to the city's arrival.
Although the city center may lack the abundance of wild sunflowers found in the outskirts, even in the Valley of Love, one can find traces of that wild yellow. Amidst a myriad of colorful blooms, the distinct yellow of wild sunflowers stands out. Additionally, the vibrant fields of golden wild sunflowers at the Da Lat train station entrance leave many travelers spellbound, becoming a backdrop for countless happy couple portraits.
Flowers bloom along every roadside, radiant yellow on distant hills, in every narrow alley of the mountain town, meandering through small lanes, nestling beside fences... Wild sunflowers inadvertently elevate the beauty of the Da Lat Plateau to new heights.
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Source: Travel Guide by Mytour – As reported by Vnexpress
MytourJanuary 2, 2014
