In the build up to the Tet Festival, many peach flowering branches and trees are available to buy at the Quang An flower market in Tay Ho District, Hanoi.

Peach growers from Nhat Tan flower village predict that favourable weather conditions will allow the peaches to bloom at the right time.

Seller Thai Quang Son said the prices of peach flowering branches and trees have changed regularly so far, depending completely on the demands of the buyers.

Old peach trees can cost up to several million dong.

Each peace tree for rent can be worth a hefty price.

Peach flowering branches and trees are on sale along pavements on Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District.

Some local people go to Nhat Tan peach tree village to seek out peach flowering branches which are suitable to decorate the home.

The prices of peach flowering branches range from VND150,000-200,000 each.

The peach flowering branches and trees can be found on sale at Quang An flower market.

A small peach branch is valued at between VND50,000-100,000 each.

The peach branches, dangling amid the cold weather, symbolises Tet in Hanoi.

The first signs of peach blossom signals that Tet is coming.