These days, chrysanthemum gardens in Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province are in full bloom. |
The yellow daisy-like flowers are loved for their bright color and in herbal tea or traditional medicine. Legend has it that they used to be a symbol of royal families so the flowers are also known as "King Daisy” in Vietnam. |
In Van Lam District, they are mostly planted for medicinal purposes. |
The gardens look like they are covered by a giant golden carpet. |
Local farmers say it takes about six months from planting to harvesting. As these flowers are collected for use as a herb, they are nurtured carefully. |
The gardens have become more bustling with locals busy collecting flowers and visitors taking pictures. |
No admission fee, but visitors are advised to be careful not to step on the flower beds. |
The gardens are 30 kilometers from downtown Hanoi so visitors can ride here on a scooter or catch a Route 40 bus and get off at the last stop. |
The best time for a picture is in the early morning. |
Photos courtesy of Duong Trieu
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