According to the Management Board of Yen Tu National Monument and Forest, on this occasion, Yen Tu yellow apricot flowers are blooming brilliantly on the mountain slopes, making pilgrims extremely excited.
Tourists take check-in photos next to Yen Tu apricot blossoms
Legend has it that more than 700 years ago, when King Tran Nhan Tong came to Yen Tu to practice, he planted the first yellow apricot trees on the mountain with Buddhist followers. After many years, under the care of Buddhist followers and the favor of nature, the small apricot trees have now become the giant yellow apricot trees of Yen Tu.
According to researchers, although in the same family as the Southern yellow apricot, due to differences in weather and terrain, Yen Tu yellow apricot is also different in morphology.
If the Southern yellow apricot flower has many petals, light yellow color, no fragrance, on the contrary, Yen Tu forest apricot flower has 5 petals, blooms in clusters, green buds, the petals are very bright yellow and have a characteristic light, pleasant fragrance.
Currently, Yen Tu yellow apricot grows and develops at an altitude of about 500m above sea level, the most concentrated areas are Hoa Yen pagoda, Mot Mai pagoda, Vang waterfall...
Coming to Yen Tu this season, visitors can admire the beautiful sea of clouds.
Also according to the Management Board of Yen Tu National Monument and Forest, growing on sacred land, on steep cliffs or next to streams, in a place with a harsh climate, Yen Tu yellow apricot still has a lifespan of hundreds of years and still blooms in spring from February to March of the lunar calendar.
Besides, many people believe that Yen Tu yellow apricot is a noble symbol, symbolizing the spirit of perseverance, overcoming all difficulties according to the Zen tradition that monks have worked hard to cultivate; it is a precious flower that lasts forever...
According to the inventory data of the Yen Tu National Forest and Monument Management Board, there are currently 268 yellow apricot trees growing at an altitude of over 500m above sea level. In particular, in the old forest, there are 20 apricot trees over 100 years old that are recognized as heritage trees.
Yen Tu yellow apricot blossoms bloom brilliantly on the mountainside
Every third lunar month, yellow apricot blossoms bloom brilliantly, attracting pilgrims.
The old Yen Tu yellow apricot trees are hundreds of years old.
Yen Tu wild mai flowers have 5 petals, bloom in clusters, the petals are very bright yellow and have a light fragrance.
Yen Tu yellow apricot has good vitality and can withstand cold weather on high mountains.
Tourists enjoy capturing beautiful images of Yen Tu yellow apricot blossoms
Sitting on the cable car in the clouds, watching the sacred Yen Tu, and the yellow apricot blossoms is truly an interesting experience.
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