Moc Chau: Discover the vibrant yellow of mustard flower fields in the run-up to Tet (Lunar New Year).

Moc Chau Plateau (Son La province) is entering its most beautiful days of the year as the fields of golden mustard flowers bloom simultaneously. On the hillsides and valleys, the vibrant yellow color stretches endlessly, blending with the ethereal mountain clouds, creating a poetic scene like a fairytale land in real life.

A vibrant golden hue in the heart of the plateau.

Unlike the elegant beauty of peach or plum blossoms, the yellow rapeseed flowers possess a simple and rustic beauty characteristic of the highlands. Tiny blossoms stretch towards the sun, swaying in the breeze, creating vibrant carpets that brighten the entire mountain landscape. This is the highlight that easily captivates any visitor who sets foot here.

Amidst the expansive natural landscape, the vibrant yellow stands out against the deep green of the mountains and the pale gray of the morning mist. As the sun rises and the mist dissipates, the entire field seems to awaken, its golden hues shimmering with vitality. Many visitors share that the feeling of standing in the middle of the flower field, breathing in the fragrance of the plants and flowers, makes all the fatigue of daily life seem to disappear.

A journey to find tranquility and balance.

Ms. Tran Thi Tram Anh, a tourist from Hanoi, expressed her surprise at the peaceful beauty of the canola flower garden. For many, a trip to Moc Chau at this time of year is not simply about sightseeing or taking photos, but also a journey to find tranquility and balance amidst the hustle and bustle of the year-end.

According to locals, the mustard seeds were sown about a month ago. Thanks to the fertile soil and cool climate, the flowers bloomed evenly, with thick petals and vibrant colors. Currently, the flowers have been blooming for about a week and are expected to reach their peak brilliance right around the Lunar New Year, a time when the number of tourists flocking to Moc Chau usually increases sharply.

Shifting from agricultural farming to experiential tourism.

Mr. Nguyen Quang Tien, a mustard flower farmer in Moc Chau ward, said that growing mustard flowers now requires more meticulous care and investment in landscaping to attract tourists. After Tet, the area planted with mustard flowers is expected to be further expanded to maintain a continuous blooming cycle, creating a year-round tourist destination.

Previously, locals mainly grew mustard greens for their leaves and seeds to extract oil or use as animal feed. However, in recent years, developing experiential tourism around the flower fields has brought a more stable source of income, while still preserving the traditional production methods of the highland region.

Practical information and travel experiences.

Currently, the entrance fee to the gardens in Moc Chau ranges from around 30,000 VND per person, with no time limit for taking photos. This is a fairly accessible price for most tourists who want to experience the natural environment.

To get the best photos, Mr. Kien - a local tourism worker - suggests that visitors should visit the flower gardens in the afternoon. At this time, the mist has dissipated, the sunlight becomes softer, making the yellow color of the canola flowers appear more vibrant and eye-catching in photos.

In the week leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), the flower gardens in Moc Chau welcome hundreds of visitors each day, mainly locals and tourists from neighboring provinces who come to enjoy the atmosphere of the approaching spring.