The purple crape myrtle flowers are grown in Suoi Bon village (Van Ho commune), located in a valley surrounded by mountains and terraced rice fields. This area is about 25 km from the center of Moc Chau, situated at an altitude of 800-1,000 m above sea level, with a cool climate year-round.

From the beginning of September, thousands of rhododendron trees bloom simultaneously, covering a vast area in purple. The purple color of the rhododendron flowers brings a novel and different look from the white of plum blossoms or the bright yellow of sunflowers, attracting many tourists from neighboring provinces to visit and take pictures.

The photo shows a hillside covered in blooming rhododendron flowers, standing out against the blue sky and terraced rice fields.

Purple crape myrtle usually blooms around September, as the weather gradually turns to autumn. This year, the flowers bloomed earlier, already in full bloom from the beginning of the month.

The purple crape myrtle grown in Suoi Bon originates from Australia, its scientific name being Melastoma candidum D.Don. When mature, the tree reaches a height of over 3 meters and a canopy width of 3-5 meters. The flowers are a deep purple, with thick petals and are much larger than those of crape myrtle species found in Vietnam.

According to locals, the flowers bloom once a year and last for about a month.

Quang Kien, a tourism worker in Moc Chau, commented that this year, the flowers are blooming more brilliantly and evenly than in previous years. Currently, the farm is open free of charge for tourists and locals to visit.

The purple crape myrtle flowers, hidden amidst the lingering mist, adorn the Northwestern landscape in early autumn.

The ideal time to visit the flower hill is early morning, from 5 am to 8 am, to watch the sunrise. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of clouds drifting across the mountain slopes. The afternoon, from 4 pm to 5:30 pm, is also a beautiful time as the sunset gently bathes the sky in golden light.

Living in Moc Chau, Nguyen Ha Phuong visited the rhododendron flower hill for the first time. The 25-year-old said it was a "new" destination for local young people and tourists.

"I really enjoyed being here; the scenery is even more beautiful than I expected," Phuong said.

Many locals choose to camp and explore the flower-covered hills from the afternoon of the previous day until the following morning to "hunt" for photos of the sunset and clouds on the hills.

The road to Suoi Bon is about 3 km from National Highway 6. It's easy to navigate but slippery when it rains. Those with limited driving skills should park at the foot of the slope and walk instead of driving straight up the hill to ensure safety. Besides taking photos with the rhododendron flowers, visitors can also admire the golden autumn foliage and stroll through the meadows in the cool autumn weather. This is a spontaneous photo spot; visitors are responsible for their own vehicle maintenance and keeping the area clean, avoiding littering to preserve the scenery for future visitors.

Currently, there are no food or accommodation services in the Suoi Bon area. Tourists should stay in Moc Chau town center and then travel here for a day trip, combining it with activities in the surrounding area such as swimming in the waterfall and exploring the pristine nature of Van Ho commune.