The attraction of the 'flower land' in Nghe An for tourists at the end of the year
(Baonghean) - As time moves into the new year 2021, many Nghe An people choose this time to travel and tend to prioritize tourist destinations in the province. Because after nearly a year of "struggling" with the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters, everyone has the need to relieve stress and fatigue.
The attraction of flower fields
At this time, the flower fields and hills in Phu Quy area (Nghia Dan district and Thai Hoa town) are in full bloom, attracting thousands of visitors.touristevery day. In recent years, flower fields have truly become an important highlight in tourism development at the end of the year, attracting domestic and foreign tourists, contributing to promoting the landscapes, landscapes and unique cultural values of Nghe An.
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| At this time, the flower fields in Phu Quy area are "attracting" visitors. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
Ms. Hoang Hong Hanh in Vinh city said: “For the past 3-4 years, at the end of the year, we often invite close families to Nghia Dan to enjoy the beauty of the fields and hills of flowers competing to bloom. The brilliant beauty of the flowers brings a feeling of warmth on cold days and relieves the worries and fatigue after a year of hard work.”
“I am from Nghe An, currently working in Hanoi. Through social networks, I saw that my hometown has a beautiful valley and flower garden, the scenery is no different from Da Lat, so I invited my friends to come back.Quy Palaceto explore and experience. This place is really attractive, the vast orchards bring a warm and interesting feeling, like being lost in a paradise, a fairyland, we really feel excited".
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| Despite the low temperature, many tourists came to enjoy the flower fields. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
Along with exploring the beauty of flower fields and hills, this year many tourists want to visit farms, ranches and orchards to admire the scenery and enjoy fragrant flowers and sweet fruits.
That is, after admiring the flowers, some groups of visitors visited the fruit growing areas, where they could enjoy the fruits right in the garden and experience the life, work and production of farmers. Because, after a year of busy care and cultivation, through the months of scorching sun and pouring rain, this is the time for farmers to reap the sweet fruits.
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| The sunflower fields are in full bloom, with thousands of tourists checking in every day. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
Currently, the orange season is in full swing, when orange growing areas are bustling with harvest and transportation. Famous orange growing areas in the province are attracting many tourists such as Xa Doai (Nghi Loc), Yen Thanh, Con Cuong, Nghia Dan and Quy Hop…
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh An - Deputy DirectorDepartment of TourismIn recent years, flower and fruit growing areas have helped Nghe An form a new tourism product, both generating income and promoting the beauty of the homeland. These growing areas are gradually meeting the needs of tourists to explore and enjoy, most of whom are domestic tourists during the winter and spring seasons.
Experience the "cold and foggy land"
At this time, mountains and villagesWestern Nghe Anare immersed in the cold, the pace of life of ethnic minorities seems to slow down. The harvest and farming work is finished, this is the time for people to return to the loom and the fire, practice the songs and the Khen tunes to prepare for the upcoming New Year and festival season.
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| Attractive beauty in Muong Long (Ky Son). Photo: Sach Nguyen |
Many tourist groups from inside and outside the province have chosen this time to learn about the cultural life, customs and specialties of the highlands. Therefore, at the end of the year, community tourism destinations in the western districts such as Con Cuong, Quy Chau and Que Phong are welcoming many tourist groups.
Coming from Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Cong Thin said: “We chose the end of the year to travel because this is when the work of the year has basically been resolved. And in Nghe An, there are quite famous community tourism spots, known by many people for their unique identity. Our group experienced the cultural life of the Thai people in Con Cuong and really enjoyed it, especially the traditional dishes and the special cultural exchange program.”
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| Tourists enjoy the beautiful scenery of Muong Long (Ky Son) when plum and peach blossoms bloom to welcome the new year. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
The temperature at the end of the year is quite low, some places in the highlands of Nghe An have climate conditions and landscapes similar totourist spotfamous Sapa (Lao Cai) and some areas in the Northwest region. Typical are the communes of Muong Long, Nam Can and Na Ngoi of the remote border district of Ky Son, where the winter temperature drops very low, even in high mountain ranges such as Puxailaileng, Pu Lon and Pu Lieng sometimes ice and snow appear.
This is the residential area of the Mong ethnic community with unique cultural features, imbued with identity, especially in the Muong village space, often compared to "the land of cold and fog". This season, plum and peach forests are blooming in the cold, the sa mu-roofed houses looming in the mist like a fairyland. Therefore, people in the lowlands, especially young people who love adventure and exploration, are often attracted by the beautiful scenery in Muong Long and Na Ngoi.
On weekends, many young people packed their bags and invited each other to go up the forest to the highlands of Ky Son, up the high mountains to experience and explore life in the cold.
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| Tourists capture beautiful moments in Muong Long. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
“Many friends have come upMuong Longand Puxailaileng to see the scenery, enjoy the flowers and experience the cold in the highlands. My group of close friends and I are also planning a trip to these two places, hoping to discover interesting and attractive things, especially if we get to witness snowfall" - Nguyen Xuan Nghia, a young man in Vinh city said.
“Traveling at the end of the year, enjoying local products, admiring the scenery of flower fields and highlands, experiencing the cultural life of ethnic minorities as well as life in cold regions is becoming a trend in Nghe An. The province's tourism industry is stepping up promotional activities, advertising, stimulating demand and cooperating to attract domestic tourists, contributing to increasing revenue during the low season.”
