Thousands of lotus flowers are coming into bloom in Ninh Phuoc district in the south central province of NinhThuan, creating a spectacular landscape filled with green leaves and bright pink flowers.
Ninh Phuoc is a district in Ninh Thuan province about 11km south of Phan Rang city. Local residents make an income growing grapes, apples, and dragon fruit. Lotus flowers are not grown on a large scale in the region, being mainly seen in tourist sites around My Nghiep village. The lotus field is situated at the centre of My Nghiep brocade weaving craft village. There is free parking in the village. The lotus field covers an area of 5 hectares and has been managed by a Cham family since September 2017. A local resident says lotus flowers usually bloom in the summer from May to October. The fragrant pink petals of lotus flowers create a stunning natural paradise. Entrance to visit the lotus field is VND20,000 during weekdays and VND30,000 at weekends and is free for children under 10. It is an ideal picnic place for a family day out. After rowing boats to pluck lotus flowers, visitors can enjoy the delicious local cuisine of the Cham people. The process of making lotus tea. |
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