The renowned pink trumpet tree street in the Mekong Delta, situated on Hung Vuong street, Phu Tam commune, stretches for over one kilometer. During its peak blooming season, it draws hundreds of tourists daily for visits and photography.

Photographer Huynh Phuong captured a view of the pink trumpet tree street at the Hung Vuong street roundabout at 3 p.m. on 8/3.

The pink trumpet trees were planted by Chau Thanh District People's Committee to enhance the landscape starting in 2012, with additional plantings occurring in subsequent years. Currently, nearly 300 trees line the sidewalks on both sides of the road, each spaced more than 5 meters apart.

Pink trumpet trees, or bell trees, are scientifically known as Tabebuia rosea. They belong to the Bignoniaceae family and are native to the Americas. The flowers are bell-shaped, powdery pink, and grow in clusters with delicate petals. Local residents note that the pink trumpet trees are most stunning for about two weeks from the onset of blooming. They typically bloom in April; however, this year's hot weather caused them to bloom early, from mid-March.

Since 2019, when the trees first began to bloom, the pink trumpet tree street gained popularity. It is now a favored check-in location for many young tourists during March.

Photographer Phan Hoang noted that March is a lucrative month for him, with demand for pink trumpet tree photo shoots 3-4 times higher than usual.

"During this period, I receive even more clients than during Tet (Lunar New Year), shooting continuously from morning until evening without a break", he said.

Thao Nguyen (in a black shirt), a resident of Can Tho, visited with a friend to take photos on 8/3. The 23-year-old stated that this year's flowers bloomed uniformly and beautifully. Beyond the canopies covered in pink, the fallen petals on the ground also create unique photo opportunities.

"I take photos and post them on social media with the aim of promoting local tourism during March", Nguyen said.

Photographer Huynh Phuong suggests the optimal times for photography are from 7-9 a.m. when the sun is rising, or capturing the sunset from 4-5 p.m. Visitors should select densely bloomed trees and use a low camera angle to include both the sky and the flower canopies.

Phuong added that Can Tho's weather in March is around 25-28 degrees Celsius, dry and suitable for travel. The number of visitors is high from early morning, particularly on weekends.

When taking photos on the pink trumpet tree street, visitors should prioritize safety, avoiding standing in the roadway or obstructing traffic, as vehicles in the area travel at high speeds.

On a Mekong Delta tourism forum with over 2 million members, visitors share their check-in photo sets, with many comments inquiring about the location, photography tips, and travel options to the pink trumpet tree street.

Additionally, accounts remind visitors not to litter, climb, or pick flowers, ensuring the preservation of the landscape for future experiences.

Visitors can reach the pink trumpet tree street on Hung Vuong street, Phu Tam commune, by oto or moto from central Can Tho City. The journey covers approximately 50 km and takes over one hour. From Soc Trang City (old), visitors can follow National Highway 1A towards Chau Thanh for about 10 km to arrive at the flower street area.

After exploring and taking photos, visitors can also enjoy local specialties at nearby eateries, such as: bun nuoc leo, banh pia, banh cong, Soc Trang lap xuong, or other rustic Mekong Delta dishes.

Tuan Anh

Photos: Huynh Phuong