Nhat Tan Village – The Best Flower Forrest in Hanoi

Taking part in local festivals is one of the best ways to experience a destination in a unique and once-in-a-lifetime different way. It is when you can catch an authentic glimpse into the country’s culture. Vietnam’s Tet Holiday (or Spring Festival) is the real highlight in every traveler’s festival bucket list when it comes to celebration.

The Lunar New Year, or we call Tet, is only a few days away and lots of Vietnamese families are filling their homes with lucky plants and flowers. They call the New Year plants and flowers “lucky” since they see them more than decoration. Top Lucky Plants and Flowers in Vietnam

They believe the plants are a symbol of health, wealth, luck and prosperity. If Western people often decorate their holidays with greens, holly, mistletoe, red berries, and the Christmas tree, people in many Asian countries such as Vietnam and China have traditional plants and flowers used for decorating during the holidays to mark the end of the winter season and welcome the beginning of the spring.

If you want to integrate into the culture, connect with the locals closely, and fuel your wanderlust as well as Instagram lenses, you should follow us now! One of the best destinations for auspicious plants and flowers in Vietnam is Nhat Tan Village. This is where Hanoians come by every year to choose their favorite lucky plants to decorate their homes.

Bring your camera, dress like a local, and head off to this vibrant and colorful giant garden!

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