In photos: Ravishing violet flowers embellish beauty of Sa Pa
The 7.5- hectare garden of “Ma tien thao” (scientifically known as Verbena Officinalis) in the area of Fanxipan cable car station (Sa Pa) comes into bloom creating a romantic scenery attracting the influx of tourist to take photos.
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Video by Maria Tuyen/ via VNExpress
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| Photo: Dan Tri |
The 7.5- hectare “Ma tien thao” garden, located in the area of Fanxipan cable car station is bursting into full bloom dying the purple hues on the whole mountain flanks.
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| This type of flower is over 1 meter in height and has an enduring vitality. Photo: Dan Tri |
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| The cool climate in Sa Pa is a premier condition for “Ma tien thao” to grow Photo: Dan Tri |
The real-life fairy landscape of the purple flower garden has allured numerous people to take photos. It is a “not-to-be-missed” destination when traveling Sa Pa during the past time.
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| Photo: Dan Tri |
The majesty of mountain ranges combined with the charm of “Ma tien thao” garden creates a picturesque beauty.
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| Any corner at “ma tien thao” garden can produce the perfect check-in photos Photo: Dan Tri |
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| The “ma tien thao” flowers often bloom within several months. Photo: Dan Tri |
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| The whole mountain slope in Sa Pa is blanketed by the enchanting purple hues Photo: Dan Tri |
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| The immense purple flower garden adorns the already beauty of Sa Pa Photo: Dan Tri |
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| Not only the adults but little children are also excited to take photos with “ma tien thao” Photo: Zing News |
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| Photo: Dan Tri |
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| Many tourists coming here dubs this purple flower garden as “the paradise” to take photos. Photo: Zing News |
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| The train ascending the mountain adds another dimension to the already beauty of the flower garden. Photo: Zing News |
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| Photo: Zing News |
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