According to Sinh Di Gai, head of Lo Lo Chai Village, peach blossoms traditionally bloom around Lunar New Year (late January to March), but this year, they began to appear in late October - an event he described as “unprecedented” even for locals.

Peach, plum, and pear trees are often interplanted in gardens and along village paths.

Originally, the villagers cultivated these trees for personal use, not tourism. However, as tourism in the area has grown, the variety and quantity of flowering trees have increased.

Though the flowers have not yet bloomed in full like they do during spring, their appearance brings a refreshing sense of early Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) and delights visitors with their delicate beauty.

Dinh Huyen Trang, a photographer from Hanoi known online as Trang Tron, recently returned to Tuyen Quang on a five-day trip, spending two days and one night in Lo Lo Chai to enjoy the peaceful ambiance and admire the village's traditional rammed-earth architecture.

She also wanted to see firsthand what made Lo Lo Chai worthy of being named one of the Best Tourism Villages in the World 2025 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).

“Three years ago, I visited Lo Lo Chai in October, and there were no blossoms at all,” Trang shared. “This time, I was amazed to see peach flowers blooming throughout the village. I thought I’d have to wait until spring to witness such a romantic scene.”

Strolling through the village and taking in the early blooms, Trang expressed her joy at the quiet charm of the village.

“It has developed a lot over the past three years. The services are more complete, but the villagers are still kind, attentive, and welcoming,” she added.

Nguyen Van Tiep, a local tour operator who has worked in Tuyen Quang since 2015, noted that the recognition of Lo Lo Chai as a Best Tourism Village and the early peach blossoms have sparked a surge in tourist interest.

Whereas the village used to see crowds mainly on weekends, it now welcomes visitors daily.

At the same time, buckwheat flowers have begun blooming in Lung Cu and other parts of the former Ha Giang region, allowing tourists to combine visits into a scenic highland itinerary.

Lo Lo Chai Village lies at the foot of the Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost point of Vietnam. The village is home to more than 120 households, mostly of the Lo Lo ethnic group, with 56 families offering homestay services.

The houses, many built with traditional rammed-earth walls, range from several decades to over 200 years old.

Visitors to Lo Lo Chai can immerse themselves in the peaceful atmosphere and daily life of the Lo Lo people. Experiences include hemp weaving, corn planting, brewing traditional corn wine, and enjoying ethnic dishes such as thang co (horse meat stew), smoked buffalo meat, bamboo rice, and corn liquor.

Guests can also visit the Lung Cu Flag Tower and take in sweeping views of the majestic Dong Van Karst Plateau, known for its dramatic landscapes and cultural heritage.