The last days of the year up to "Sa Pa of Nghe An"
(Baonghean.vn) - There is still more than 1 month left until Lunar New Year. At this time, in Muong Long - "Sa Pa of Nghe An", the Tet atmosphere has begun to come to the village from the blooming peach blossoms.
The road to Muong Long Heaven Gate. Video: Diep Phuong |
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To reach Muong Long, from Muong Xen town, Ky Son district, follow the Tay Nghe An route through winding roads for about 50 km, passing through Pha Danh and Huoi Tu communes. The wildflowers blooming along the roadside and the reeds in the wind mixed with the cold of the highland create an indescribable feeling. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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Having the opportunity to visit the border area of Ky Son, from Muong Xen town, following the Tay Nghe An route about 50 km to the slope of the mountain gate of heaven in Muong Long commune (Ky Son), you will admire the clouds floating around the mountain, feeling like you can touch them and will be moved by the scenery of "Sa Pa of Nghe An". Muong Long commune is 100% Mong ethnic people, with an area of 14,183.5 hectares, including 994 households and 1,755 people. Photo: Hoai Thu |
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In previous years, in the 10th lunar month, the weather in Muong Long turned bitterly cold. However, this year, although it is almost the end of the 11th lunar month, the weather here is still warm and sunny. Therefore, many peach trees in Muong Long have bloomed brilliantly. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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Mr. Ho Va Hua in Muong Long 2 village said that this year, the peach trees blooming early are mainly hybrid peaches. As for the local peach trees and the moldy peach trees, they are just starting to bud. Photo: Hoai Thu |
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The landscape and people of Muong Long have captivated many tourists and photographers. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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Coming to Muong Long, not only are there small roadside shops selling local products, but visitors can also attend the Muong Long market held in Trung Tam village. The market is held twice a month on the 15th and 30th. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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What is special about the villages here is that each house is surrounded by rows of plum trees. "In about a month, the plum blossoms will bloom, and all the roads will be covered in pure white, creating a very poetic scene" - said Mr. Ho Va Hua in Muong Long 2 village. Photo: Hoai Thu |
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Muong Long Secondary School is home to the oldest peach trees in front of the school yard. At the end of December, the peach trees in the school yard were in full bloom. Photo: Hoai Thu |
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Muong Long commune leaders said that in 2017, there were 30 domestic and foreign delegations with 141 people coming to Muong Long to visit relatives, sell goods and celebrate Tet with local people. Every spring, Mong people here celebrate Tet with many rich activities, imbued with national identity in cuisine, festivals such as bull fighting, pao throwing... In addition, Tet is also an opportunity to admire the colorful spring flowers at the border gate with vast white plum blossoms, red peach blossoms, bright yellow mustard flowers throughout the villages, mountain slopes... Photo archive |