The hawthorn berry gardens are in full bloom.

With approximately 2,500 hectares of hawthorn trees, Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district, has been recognized as the "commune with the largest hawthorn forest in Vietnam". Nam Nghep village alone has the largest area of ​​hawthorn trees in Ngoc Chien commune, with 1,600 hectares.

Located on a mountain range at an altitude of approximately 2,500 meters above sea level, with a distinctive climate of cold winters and cool summers, Nam Nghep during the hawthorn flowering season appears like a fairytale landscape with its snow-white blossoms, especially attractive to tourists.

The hawthorn blossoms are pure white.

This year marks the first time Ngoc Chien commune has organized a contest for the most beautiful hawthorn flower garden, with the aim of selecting beautiful and high-quality hawthorn gardens and trees to honor, introduce, and promote to a wide range of tourists.

The hawthorn garden in Nam Nghep village is where the competition took place.

The judging criteria for beautiful hawthorn orchards included the size of the orchard, the number of mature trees, and the abundance and beauty of the flowering trees. The organizing committee surveyed and selected 5 orchards that met the competition criteria. According to the assessment, most hawthorn orchards were carefully planted and cared for by the households; many had a large number of mature trees, abundant and evenly distributed flowers, and trees preparing to bear fruit.

The organizing committee judged the hawthorn orchards.

The competition is an opportunity for hawthorn growers to interact, learn, and exchange experiences in planting and caring for hawthorn trees; it encourages orchard owners to invest in improving and caring for their trees to create efficient production models.

Ancient hawthorn groves in Nam Nghep village.

Tourists visit the garden of ancient hawthorn trees.

Reporters' Team