Visit Lai Chau to discover the brilliant beauty of thousands of rhododendron flowers on Putaleng peak

In March, the ancient rhododendron forests in Lai Chau are in full bloom. Visitors will have interesting discoveries and experiences when conquering the majestic Putaleng peak and admiring the charming beauty of thousands of rhododendron flowers with all colors.

Visit Lai Chau to discover the brilliant beauty of thousands of rhododendron flowers on Putaleng peak

Sunday, March 23, 2025 09:58 AM (GMT+7)

In March, the ancient rhododendron forests in Lai Chau are in full bloom. Visitors will have interesting discoveries and experiences when conquering the majestic Putaleng peak and admiring the charming beauty of thousands of rhododendron flowers with all colors.

Rhododendron flowers have a variety of colors, from bright red, light pink to pure white, creating a charming beauty that captivates any picky tourist. These small flowers steadfastly grow in the harsh weather, becoming a symbol of the strong vitality of the Northwest region in general and Lai Chau in particular. Admiring the majestic mountains and forests with tens of thousands of blooming rhododendron flowers is a valuable experience for tourists, especially those who love photography and mountain climbing. Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Lai Chau azaleas bloom brilliantly on the high mountain peaks, adding to the majestic natural picture. The diversity of azalea species and colors here makes this place an ideal destination for nature lovers. Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Lai Chau is known to domestic and international tourists as a land with a fresh, cool climate; it is home to 6/10 of the highest mountain peaks in Vietnam. Rhododendron flowers are present on most of Lai Chau's high mountain peaks, but the most numerous and beautiful are concentrated on the Hoang Lien Son range at an altitude of about 2,600m above sea level. At this time, in the area of ​​2,600m altitude, on the road to PuTaLeng peak, there are tens of thousands of rhododendron flowers blooming brilliantly. Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Many tourists have exclaimed that the trip to Lai Chau to see rhododendron flowers was truly memorable and they hope to return to see rhododendron flowers in the following years. Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Tens of thousands of tourists come to explore the Rhododendron Peak at an altitude of 2,619m, which is also a favorite spot for many mountain climbers. This location is on the route to conquer PuTaLeng Peak - the third highest mountain in Vietnam at an altitude of 3,049m in Tam Duong District, Lai Chau. Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

At the end of 2024, the Vietnam Record Organization (Vietkings) announced the decision to recognize the ancient rhododendron forest concentrated on the route to conquer PuTaLeng peak as the largest area in Vietnam . Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Rhododendron flowers, with their brilliant beauty, have many different names depending on the region and language. In Vietnam, in addition to the official name, people also call it hoa tran, son camellia, or even "ma tien hoa" - evoking the image of a legendary flower. This diversity reflects the popularity and strong attraction of this flower. Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Rhododendrons prefer a wide range of altitudes, depending on the species. Some species grow well in lowland areas, near sea level, while many others thrive at altitudes from 1,500m to 3,000m or even higher. Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

On March 23, the "Conquering Do Quyen Peak" mountain climbing competition was held in Tam Duong district, Lai Chau. This is the third mountain climbing competition organized by the Lai Chau Provincial People's Committee on an expanded scale, aiming to effectively promote the potential and strengths of natural landscapes and fine traditional cultural values ​​of ethnic groups in Lai Chau province; linking sports activities with tourism promotion and development. Photo: Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Sharing with Dan Viet, Mr. Tran Manh Hung, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lai Chau province, said: The mountain climbing competition "Conquering Do Quyen Peak" aims to continue to promote and improve the quality of the campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho", promote the movement of physical exercise in general and develop adventure sports, associated with mountain climbing tourism (trekking) in particular. Through organizing the competition, we will promote communication, promote and introduce the potentials and advantages of natural landscapes and good traditional cultural values ​​of ethnic groups in Lai Chau province to domestic and international tourists. Photo: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lai Chau.

The exact number of rhododendron species is difficult to determine and varies according to taxonomy. Currently, it is estimated that there are between 800 and more than 1,000 species of rhododendrons worldwide, distributed mainly in the high mountains of Asia, America and Europe. The diversity of flower shapes, colors and sizes makes their classification complicated. In Lai Chau province, statistics show that Lai Chau has more than 30 different rhododendron species.

Tuan Hung

Source: https://danviet.vn/ve-lai-chau-kham-pha-ve-dep-ruc-ro-cua-hang-van-bong-hoa-do-quyen-tren-dinh-putaleng-20250321225949514.htm