Cherry-like apricot blossoms are unseasonably blooming in the inner city of Da Lat, an unprecedented phenomenon in this popular destination for Vietnamese tourists in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Currently, everybody can admire the cherry-like apricot blossoms along streets such as Tran Hung Dao, Ho Tung Mau, Pham Ngu Lao, Hung Vuong, and Tran Phu across Da Lat.

This marks the third bloom of the blossoms in the tourist city in 2024. 

Previously, this type of flower bloomed twice around the Lunar New Year holiday, spanning the first half of February.

Cherry-like apricot blossoms in full bloom in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, April 2024. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tre

Cherry-like apricot blossoms, considered a symbol of spring, typically bloom in Da Lat from late December to February, according to local people.

After the cherry-like apricot blossoms season concludes, ban flowers, jacaranda mimosifolia, and royal poinciana — which marks the entrance of summer — will subsequently bloom.

Cherry-like apricot blossoms in full bloom at the same time as royal poinciana in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, April 2024. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tre

“It’s quite strange to see cherry-like apricot blossoms blooming at the same time as jacaranda mimosifolia and royal poinciana,” Huynh Phuc An, a 45-year-old resident of Da Lat, expressed his surprise. 

“I wonder if it’s because of climate change.”

The Lam Dong Department of Agriculture and Rural Development stated that the current cherry-like apricot blossoms bloom is an uncommon occurrence, possibly linked to climate change, though conclusive assessment data is currently unavailable.

Cherry-like apricot blossoms in full bloom near Xuan Huong Lake in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, April 2024. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tre

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