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Every year, around the end of March in the Gregorian calendar, the purple phoenix trees start flaunting their beauty all over the streets of Da Lat. The purple phoenix is a distinctive flower of the dreamy land with delicate petals, blooming in a charming shade of purple. Hurry to Da Lat at the end of March or early April to admire this flower.
Purple phoenix trees flourish in Da Lat at the end of every March
The scientific name of the purple phoenix is Jacaranda mimosaefolia D.Don, belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. The purple phoenix in Da Lat originates from the Americas. The first purple phoenix tree was brought from France by engineer Luong Van Sau and planted near the current corner of Da Lat market. It's the oldest purple phoenix tree in Da Lat, over 50 years old. Nowadays, purple phoenix trees are planted abundantly on the streets of Da Lat, near Xuan Huong Lake... You can admire the purple phoenix flowers anywhere in Da Lat.
The purple phoenix heralds the transition of seasons in Da Lat. As the last cherry blossoms fade, signaling the end of spring, the purple phoenix begins to bloom, heralding the imminent arrival of summer. Purple phoenix trees are most abundant in areas like Ho Tung Mau Street, Tran Phu Street, Le Hong Phong Street, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street... By the end of March, these streets are adorned in a pale purple hue, creating a dreamy, romantic, and somewhat melancholic atmosphere. Alternatively, you can stroll around Xuan Huong Lake to admire the stunning blooming purple phoenix trees along its banks.
The purple phoenix only blooms once a year, typically lasting for about 20 days to a month, so make sure to seize the opportunity to witness this beauty. Towards the end of the purple phoenix season, purple petals dance in the wind, adorning narrow paths leading to enchanting homes. Or you can enjoy a cup of coffee while marveling at the purple phoenix trees, which is also a delightful experience when traveling to Da Lat.
Explore Da Lat with various options
The blooming of purple phoenix trees coincides with a pleasantly warm climate in Da Lat, perfect for exploring. Besides admiring the flowers, Da Lat is a destination that attracts domestic and international tourists alike due to its many enticing attractions. Unmissable spots when visiting Da Lat include: the Valley of Love, Clay Sculpture Tunnel, Lang Biang Peak, Tuyen Lam Lake, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Cu Lan Village, Bao Dai Palace... Additionally, Da Lat is renowned for its unique, delicious, and affordable cuisine, which appeals not only to domestic tourists but also to international visitors. Must-try dishes when visiting Da Lat include: steamed rice cakes with chicken hearts, grilled corn, grilled nem, strawberry ice cream, grilled corn, chicken porridge,... You can also purchase a variety of preserves and specialty fruits as gifts for your loved ones and friends.
Pay attention to your attire when traveling to Da Lat. Despite the warmer climate, Da Lat remains cool in the evenings and mornings, so it's advisable to bring warm clothing to avoid catching a cold. The tourist attractions in Da Lat are not too far apart, just a few kilometers, so the best way to explore Da Lat freely and affordably is to rent a motorbike and unleash your exploration of the beautiful and romantic city of Da Lat with its various colors. Renting a motorbike in Da Lat is very convenient, you can ask your hotel to provide one for around 150,000 - 200,000 VND per day.
