Unique lotus pond in the capital

Visiting the lotus pond, which is 13km far from Hanoi’s centre, tourists will be amazed by the beauty of lotus flowers of different kinds blooming under the sun. (Photo: Vietnam+)

The pond is owned by the Centre for Experimental, Research and Development of Lotus Genetic Resources, which is located at No. 234 Ngo Xuan Quan street, Trau Quy, Gia Lam district, Hanoi. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Covering an area of 7.5 hectares, the pond is home to the most lotus varieties in Vietnam. (Photo: Vietnam+)

As a unit under the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, the Centre for Experimental, Research and Development of Lotus Genetic Resources is assigned with the task of studying and creating new lotus varieties, which have various advantages, including the ability to face the harsh weather conditions in the northern Vietnam and keep fragrancy longer. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Regardless of differences in blooming timing, growth rate and nutrition demand, all lotus varieties need nearly the same care. (Photo: Vietnam+)

At present, the pond is home to the largest number of lotus varieties in Vietnam (Photo: Vietnam+)

Various valuable lotus varieties are planted here, creating a colorful and unique scenery. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Thousands of lotus flowers of different colors (pink, yellow, white, red) showcase their beauty under the sun. (Photo: Vietnam+)

The model of polyculture is applied here to help different lotus species naturally crossbreed with each other to create new varieties. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Each day, 800 to 1,000 lotus flowers are harvested from the pond and distributed to every corner of Hanoi. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Lotus flowers must be harvested in the early morning to avoid heat and preserve their fragrancy. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Pink Diamonds Lotus (Photo: Vietnam+)

In photo: Trung Son thousand-petal lotus showcases its beauty in golden sunlight (Photo: Vietnam+)

‘Tender girl’ lotus (Photo: Vietnam+)

Pink Diamonds Lotus. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Trung Son thousand-petal lotus showcases its beauty in golden sunlight (Photo: Vietnam+)

‘Thuy Tuy Hong An’ lotus with its unique appearance (Photo: Vietnam+)

‘Mid Nights’ Lotus (Photo: Vietnam+)