Buzz
This November, while the youth in the North are enraptured by the buckwheat flower season in Hà Giang or the mustard flower season in Mộc Châu, the young people in Nghệ An are also in a frenzy over the equally stunning sunflower season.
November invites us to travel together to Nghệ An to witness the vibrant sunflower fields in full bloom
Where to find the sunflower fields?
The expansive 100-hectare sunflower field is located in Farm 19/5, Nghĩa Sơn commune, Nghĩa Đàn district, Nghệ An province. Situated right next to the Hồ Chí Minh highway, during each sunflower season, when the field is covered in a sea of blossoms, this place becomes an interesting stop for young enthusiasts eager to explore the radiant and pure beauty of sunflowers.
Optimal time to 'hunt' for flowers
In a year, there are two sunflower seasons in March-April and November-December. Right now is when the sunflower fields in Nghệ An are preparing for their most beautiful bloom. To reach the sunflower fields in Nghệ An from Hanoi, you only need about a day for the entire journey—traveling, exploring, and capturing photos with the flowers. Hence, you can easily add this destination to your weekend getaway list for a refreshing change of atmosphere.
This expansive 100-hectare sunflower field will leave you 'spellbound' amidst the yellow and green hues of the flowers. Despite being a farm with the primary purpose of supplying raw materials, the landscape is beautifully arranged with sunflowers planted in straight, neat rows.
With the characteristic of always facing the sun, sunflowers are considered a symbol of belief and hope. In the early days of November, even if the sky here is gray and gloomy, the sky in Nghĩa Đàn is always brightened by thousands of radiant 'sunbeams.' The vast golden field warms up the winter sky.
Proud golden blooms stretch gracefully in the cold, creating a peculiarly lively scene. Flowers following flowers, leaves mingling with leaves, all enhance the captivating yellow amidst the lush green of the vast mountains. It's hard to believe that this dry and sun-drenched land of Central Vietnam creates such a bright and vibrant floral tapestry, leaving people 'awe-struck' and enchanted.
Travel Tips for Nghệ An Sunflower Viewing
– The journey from Hanoi to Nghĩa Đàn is quite a distance, approximately over 250km, taking around 5-6 hours. Major bus stations in Hanoi like Giáp Bát, Nước Ngầm, Mỹ Đình have regular sleeper buses to Nghệ An, priced at around 200,000 VND/one way. After arriving in Nghĩa Đàn, you can take another local bus or hire a motorbike taxi to reach Nghĩa Sơn, where the sunflower fields await.
– This is a farm dedicated to cultivating materials for production, so the sunflower fields here are freely accessible, with no need to purchase tickets or pay any fees.
– The weather in Nghệ An in November can be quite chilly, so if you plan to visit this place, make sure to carefully prepare your personal attire to serve your journey.
– Alongside striking poses amidst the flowers, renting an additional ladder for 25,000 VND is quite essential when you want to leisurely gaze at the vast expanse of sunflower-covered hills.
By San San (Compiled)
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Reference: Travel guide on Mytour
MytourDecember 1, 2015
