VOV.VN - From late May to early June, West Lake’s lotus ponds in Hanoi burst into graceful shades of white and pink, drawing visitors eager to capture the delicate beauty of these iconic blossoms.
West Lake in June is filled with the fresh fragrance of Bạch Diệp lotuses. The radiant white and pink blossoms stand out against the emerald water, creating a stunning natural painting.
The best time to visit a lotus pond is during the early morning, when the flowers begin blooming with their light, aquatic, fresh, and sweet scent.
The lotus harvesting season in West Lake usually starts in May and ends in July. During early morning in the summer, local villagers harvest lotus flowers for sale or to make lotus tea.
The Bach Diep lotus found in West Lake is a famous lotus flower variety which is notable for being a light, large, and fragrant flower.
Bach Diep lotus is famous for its sweet scent and is used to make West Lake’s lotus tea.
The white lotus creates a fresh summer scenery around the area.
Each day the site attracts many visitors keen to snap wonderful photographs alongside picturesque flowers.
Amidst the jade-green leaves, some lotuses are still shy buds, others gently unfolding or blooming brightly, illuminating the entire pond.
West Lake lotuses are not only visually beautiful but also evoke a sense of peace and serenity, helping people relax and temporarily forget the worries of daily life.
From late May each year, when lotuses are in full bloom, the ponds in West Lake become crowded with photo-taking services.
The lotus tea making art in West Lake also draws much attention from tourists during their trip to the capital.
Artisans gather together to peel off petals in order to get the lotus anther - a key stage in lotus tea making.
The lotus anther is an indispensable ingredient used in lotus tea.
Tea is put into the lotus flower when it has just opened. During this time the tea is packed in the flower and the tea absorbs its scent.