At the beginning of every summer, the perennial bougainvillea tree in Da Lat, planted since 1990 at D'ran Pass, becomes an attractive destination for tourists. Ms. Bui Hien, who takes care of this bougainvillea tree, shared that there are days when the number of visitors reaches hundreds of people to capture the moment and check-in next to its brilliant beauty.
Famous since 2018
During the changing seasons between April and May every year, the bougainvillea tree on D'ran Pass, in Tram Hanh commune, Da Lat, Lam Dong province, becomes the focus of attraction for the community and tourists. far away guests. This bougainvillea tree, belonging to the carnation family, standing firmly in Ms. Bui Hien's yard, was planted by "my father since 1990, initially just to decorate his garden. But unexpectedly, since 2018, it began to be widely known through the lenses of local photographers," Ms. Hien told us.
During the peak tourist season, the number of visitors can reach hundreds, especially on weekends, to take pictures and check-in." One of those photographers is Mr. Sam Sam, who has followed and recorded the beauty of the bougainvillea tree through three flowering seasons. Even though I take photos of this bougainvillea every year, it never ceases to amaze me with its timeless beauty.
Please do not pick flowers or branches
Bougainvillea is popularly grown in the southern provinces thanks to its easy-to-grow and resilient characteristics. The tree at Ms. Hien's house is similar. "bougainvillea flowers are easy to grow and care for. I just need to prune them to make them more beautiful," she said. Some places in Da Lat also have beautiful bougainvillea trees like Tiger Cave waterfall. However, the tree at D'ran Pass attracts the most tourists thanks to its dense, dense flowers, few leaves and especially the soft shape of the tree. In addition, the wooden house behind, when combined with the bougainvillea branch, also creates a poetic scene.
When asked about this house by Znews, Ms. Hien said that the wooden house at the back existed first, then her father planted a bougainvillea tree on the porch. "We didn't intentionally build it to attract customers. I don't charge a fee when customers come here to take photos, as long as they don't pick flowers, break branches, or litter. My house sells wind-hanging roses. During the rose season, some tourists come back to support," Ms. Hien said. The homeowner shares that there are many visitors during "hot" times, but each guest is aware of ensuring traffic safety when taking photos. Sharing about their future plans, the homeowner said they still have no intention of exploiting this flower tree for tourism.
