Wild sunflowers bloom abundantly in Moc Chau (Son La) and are popularly called "winter-heralding flowers" because they only bloom when cold winter winds blow.
Growing from the arid hillsides and harsh climate, wild sunflowers symbolize the strong vitality and resilience of nature and people here.
The brilliant yellow color of the flowers brightens up the entire plateau, symbolizing hope, luck and aspiration to rise up, blending with the wild and liberal beauty of this place.
Wild sunflowers grow in large clusters along the steep hills, along the roads, and scattered around the villages. They are not too dense but enough to embellish the already beautiful scenery of the Moc Chau plateau.
Each wild sunflower is a small but vibrant highlight, creating a blend of the warm yellow of the flower and the deep green of the grass, blending with the peaceful atmosphere of this land.
The roads along the hills, through villages such as Pa Phach, Ang village, or Hua Tat pass, are all covered with yellow wild sunflowers, creating a dreamlike route in the eyes of photographers and tourists who love to travel.
Ms. Aki Lan, a tourist from Hanoi, shared her feelings about experiencing Moc Chau wild sunflower season for the first time: “Early in the morning, the cool weather of the highlands, along with the sparkling dew drops on the petals, fascinated me and made me take pictures non-stop. I felt truly “healed” by the space of the mountains and forests, the scent of the land and sky, and the beautiful scenery here.”
Not only a destination for nature lovers, Moc Chau also offers unique cultural experiences when visitors have the opportunity to participate in the lives of the Thai and H'Mong ethnic groups here.
At Ang village, visitors can immerse themselves in the lives of local people, enjoy traditional dishes such as bamboo rice, grilled fish and sip a cup of rice wine. The rustic dishes and the friendly, warm hospitality of the people help visitors feel more clearly the beauty of the Northwest culture.
