In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi

As April comes, 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree (scientifically known as Crateva Religiosa) in Dinh Thon village, My Dinh, Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem District bursts into full bloom, serving as an Instagrammable backdrop for artistic check-in photos.
Malie Nguyen
April 02, 2021 | 17:17
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In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi

Every April, Hoa Bun old tree shows off its rustic beauty in Dinh Thon village, attracting a slew of visitors and photography enthusiasts.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: VTC News

Hoa Bun only blooms only once a year and lasts for one month, VTV reported.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: VTC News

Hoa Bun is commonly seen in Vietnam’s Central region. In Hanoi, Hoa Bun tree in Dinh Thon village is the oldest.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: VTC News

Blooming flowers create a poetic scenery.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: VTC News

The locals fence the tree and set up an altar under it. They consider the tree as a treasure.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: VTC News

Hoa Bun is also known as other Vietnamese names such as Bach Hoa or Man Man.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: VTC News

Hoa Bun tree has imprinted in the minds of many generations of Dinh Thon villagers.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong

Hoa Bun owns a delicate fragrance and its pistil looks like a noodle.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong
In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong

Hoa Bun blooms in clusters. The yellow and white flowers combining with the green leaves create a stunning beauty that captures the hearts of any visitors.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong
In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong

Flowers adorn the beauty of houses surrounding.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong

People are eager to take photos with flowers.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong

A magnificent beauty.

In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong
In Photos: 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree gorgeously blooms in the heart of Hanoi
Photo: Tien Phong
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