Peach Blossoms Signal the Arrival of Tet

With less than ten days until the Lunar New Year, peach orchards in Cao Son, Da Bac, Pa Co, Cao Phong, and Tan Lac are blooming vibrantly across hillsides and mountain slopes. Amidst the thin morning mist, ancient peach trunks and slender branches thick with buds signal that Spring is on its way.

Peach blossoms are more than just a holiday decoration; they are a herald of the changing seasons—a warm spring hue woven into homes, traditions, and the collective hope for a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

When peach blossoms bloom, they herald the shifting of the seasons and the warmth of Spring.

In Cao Son, peach trees priced at several million VND are often pre-ordered weeks in advance.

The “royal” peach trees in Cao Phong are highly favored by customers for Tet displays.

Ornamental peach trees with artistic shapes are in high demand.

At the orchards, the trading atmosphere is currently more bustling than ever.

Mrs. Bui Thi Lan’s family (Zone 4, Cao Phong) grows 1,200 peach trees; most have already been sold or reserved.

Carefully digging up a peach root for a customer.

The orchard owner carefully secures each tree for long-distance transport.

Prices range from a few hundred thousand to several million VND per tree.

Capturing beautiful moments in the peach garden.

Spring buds and radiant blossoms.

Hong Duyen