Red River rocky beach: chrysanthemum season and crowds of people checking in.
Located about 10 km from the center of Hanoi, the Red River rocky beach attracts thousands of visitors during the chrysanthemum blooming season; on weekends, nearly 2,000 tickets are sold, with entrance fees ranging from 50,000 to 70,000 VND.
Located about 10 km from the center of Hanoi, the Red River rocky beach flower garden is in full bloom with daisies, attracting thousands of visitors to admire the flowers and take photos. According to the garden owners, during peak weekends, they sometimes sell nearly 2,000 tickets, with the number of visitors increasing 4-5 times compared to weekdays. The entrance fee ranges from 50,000 to 70,000 VND per person.
Experience early winter amidst the white blossoms of daisies.
When the daisies are in bloom, the garden is covered in white and the atmosphere becomes lively. Many groups take advantage of the early morning light to create a soft and clear tone for their photos. Huyen, a tourist from Hanoi, said she had seen many photos online, so she arrived early to get natural light, which would make her pictures stand out more.
A group of young people from Bac Giang visited Hanoi in early winter just to take photos with daisies. Phuong Anh (born in 2007) said she didn't want to miss the peak blooming season, so she decided to visit the garden to take pictures even though she knew it would be very crowded. Many young people brought their own reflectors, cameras, and pre-coordinated outfits to get the photos they wanted.
A lively atmosphere and accompanying services.
The widespread popularity of the check-in trend has led to many services operating at full capacity: makeup, accessory and costume rentals, and professional photography. Garden owners meticulously care for their plants to ensure the flowers remain vibrant, creating a beautiful backdrop for winter photos. Not only Vietnamese tourists, but many foreign visitors also seek out this rare sight in other locations.
To blend in with the white backdrop of the flowers, many people choose pastel-colored outfits, feminine styles, and light makeup to maintain a youthful look. Besides taking photos, many families combine it with picnics, which significantly increases the demand for services and improves the revenue of the flower garden tourism model.
Ticket prices and estimated costs
- Entrance fee: 50,000-70,000 VND per person.
- Flowers sold separately at the garden: 50,000-70,000 VND/bunch depending on size.
- On-site photography service: 500,000-2,000,000 VND/set depending on requirements.
According to the garden owners, during peak season, the number of visitors increases 4-5 times compared to normal days; on weekends alone, they sometimes sell nearly 2,000 tickets.
Practical information and helpful tips
- Location: Red River Stone Beach Flower Garden, approximately 10 km from the center of Hanoi.
- Best time to visit: daisies bloom for a short period each year; try to go early in the morning for the best light.
- Dress code: pastel colors, stylish designs; light makeup to harmonize with the setting.
- Preparation: You can bring a reflector, camera, and suitable accessories to have more control over the shooting angle.
- Please note the high volume of customers: on weekends, the number of visitors can increase 4-5 times, with sales sometimes reaching nearly 2,000 tickets.
The chrysanthemum season is short, but it is precisely this brevity that makes the experience memorable: a gentle sunny morning, the tiny white flowers standing out against the alluvial plain by the river, the lively laughter of groups of friends, and each carefully crafted photograph.
