Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha White Plateau

Every spring in the Bac Ha Plateau, plum blossoms bloom in white, which makes the hills and valleys planted plum trees be a unique, poetic beauty and attracts lots of visitors.

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Northwest has long been famous for its unspoiled majestic mountains, winding roads, attracting so many visitors who want to learn and explore. And these days, there are those majestic mountain landscapes that are intertwined with white colors on the hills of plum blossoms – the kind of flowers that only has in the northwestern mountains.

Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
The pure white color of Tam Hoa plum blossoms blends with the green buds. Photo: nhandan
Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Plum blossoms cover the valley. Photo: nhandan
Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Plum blossoms cover the hills. Photo: nhandan

Have the opportunity to come to Bac Ha district, Lao Cai Province on February, visitors are likely to experience the unique colors of spring in highland areas. In which, the most unique one is the white color of plum blossoms, which has been dubbed “White Plateau” for the highlands of Bac Ha.

Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Plum flowers nestled under the trees. Photo: nhandan
Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Plum blossoms on the cliffs. Photo: nhandan
Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Young H’Mong girl plays in the plum garden. Photo: nhandan

Currently, Bac Ha district has more than 1,600 hectares of fruit trees, of which Tam Hoa plums and local plums cover over 1,000 hectares, which are grown in the center of the town and some communes in the commercial district.

Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Pure white color of Tam Hoa plum blossoms. Photo: nhandan
Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Photo: nhandan
Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Photo: nhandan
Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Photo: nhandan

In the spring, the blooming Tam Hoa plum areas make Bac Ha seem to wear a pristine shirt, creating a unique picture for tourists. On every street, plum blossoms cover the mountainside, peek behind the roof and stretch endlessly, making the Bac Ha plateau look like a poetic and charming landscape. When coming to the “white plateau”, all tourists do not forget the pure white flowers of Tam Hoa plum.

Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Photo: nhandan
Plum blossoms season in Bac Ha white plateau
Pure white color of Tam Hoa plum blossoms. Photo: nhandan