The Beauty of Hanoi's Peach Blossoms During Tet

Every time Tet comes and Spring arrives, on the streets of Hanoi, people easily come across bright pink peach blossom branches, with buyers and sellers bustling at street corners; that simple image is one of the beautiful features of Hanoi during Tet.

In the days leading up to Tet, peach blossoms are sold everywhere across the capital, from the alleys of Hanoi along long streets to narrow sidewalks, all covered in the pink hue and gentle fragrance of peach blossoms, bringing an atmosphere filled with spring excitement.

Peach blossoms are sold in great variety, as individual branches or whole trees in various sizes and types—large, small, deep pink (dao bich), pale pink (dao phai)... depending on the buyer's needs. Some buy peach blossom branches to arrange in vases, while others prefer buying an entire potted tree decorated with twinkling string lights, brightening up a corner of the house.



In Hanoi, there are markets and flower gardens dedicated entirely to blooming peach blossoms. Mothers and grandmothers often purchase flowers at the Hang Luoc peach blossom market or the Quang Ba peach blossom market in various sizes and price ranges. Meanwhile, fathers and gentlemen who are flower connoisseurs often go directly to the Nhat Tan peach garden to select trees that suit their taste, considering everything from curved branches and spreading canopies to full blooms, dense buds, and vibrant colors.


Hanoi's peach blossom markets and gardens are not just places for commerce, but also destinations for flower lovers to visit and admire. In particular, every Tet season, Nhat Tan peach garden becomes a photo-shoot and check-in spot for many wedding couples and local youth. On warm, sunny days, the peach blossoms bloom fully in pink, giving every visitor the feeling of stepping into a pink wonderland.

While Saigon has yellow apricot blossoms for Tet, Hanoi features bright pink peach blossom branches to welcome Spring. The beauty of peach blossoms brings warmth to every home, filling everyone's heart with joy, faith, love, and hope for a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Because of this, peach blossoms have long been a iconic symbol of Tet for the people of Hanoi in particular and Northern Vietnam in general.