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Cherry blossoms illuminate Muong Tip in shades of pink.

Dinh Tuyen - Cong Sang • January 18, 2026 10:51

While the lingering chill of the highlands still clung to the western slopes of Nghe An province, Muong Tip commune welcomed spring early with the gentle pink hues of cherry blossoms. Amidst the vast forest, the blossoms silently bloomed, not only beautifying the village but also igniting hope for a brighter future in this remote border region.

Although there is still more than a month until Lunar New Year, at the foot of the majestic Phuxailaileng mountain range, cherry trees are simultaneously blooming, covering pathways, porches, and hillsides in pink... Photo: Cong Sang

111 (1) — The cherry blossom season has attracted many tourists from within and outside the province to the mountainous region of Nghe An, to capture beautiful moments amidst the mountains and forests. Photo: Cong Sang

Cô trò Trường PTDTBT Tiểu học Mường Típ 1 vui chơi, lưu lại những khoảnh khắc hồn nhiên dưới những tán hoa anh đào khoe sắc giữa núi rừng. Ảnh: Công Sáng — Teachers and students of Muong Tip 1 Ethnic Boarding Primary School enjoy playing and capturing innocent moments under the blossoming cherry trees amidst the mountains and forests. Photo: Cong Sang

Sắc hồng hoa anh đào dịu dàng phủ lên những mái nhà đơn sơ của đồng bào Mông ở Mường Típ, làm bừng sáng không gian bản làng mỗi độ xuân về. Ảnh: Công Sáng — The gentle pink hues of cherry blossoms blanket the simple houses of the Hmong people in Muong Tip, brightening the village landscape every spring. Photo: Cong Sang

111 (3) — A Hmong girl in graceful traditional attire poses amidst blooming cherry blossoms. Photo: Cong Sang

Against a clear blue sky, the delicate pink blossoms stand out on the slender branches, blending with the morning mist and the characteristic mountain chill, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Photo: Cong Sang

111 (2) — Mr. Vi Van Son, Chairman of the People's Committee of Muong Tip commune, shared: "The planting of cherry blossoms has contributed to changing the appearance of the villages, especially at the beginning of the year. In the future, the commune will continue to encourage people to plant and care for the flowers while protecting the environment, gradually exploiting the potential of community tourism, thereby improving the income and living standards of people in the border region." Photo: Cong Sang

111 (10) — In the cold, mountainous climate, the hearth becomes a place where people gather to warm themselves and chat after a day's work. Photo: Cong Sang

Children in the highlands innocently play among the cherry blossoms in full bloom during spring. Photo: Cong Sang

111 (13) — The cherry blossoms at Pha Noi today not only herald the arrival of spring, but also serve as vivid evidence of the positive changes taking place in the border region of Nghe An, enduring and quiet like the vibrant red roses amidst the vast forests of Nghe An. Photo: Cong Sang

Dinh Tuyen - Cong Sang