Around this time of year bombax ceiba flowers can be seen blooming on roads throughout the northwestern region.
In Quynh Nhai district, guests can enjoy seeing flowers in full bloom on the mountainous slopes and the roads that lead to various communes and villages
The distinct red colour of the flower mixes well with the blue colour of the water in Son La lake, serving to create an enchanting scene.
Each year bombax ceiba flowers in Quynh Nhai start their bloom period around mid-February.
Trees on the roadsides can be seen with straight trunks, with some growing to over 15 metres in height
The red colour of bombax ceiba flowers and the pure white of the apricot and plum flowers helps to brighten up the homes of Thai ethnic minority people
The flowers are a rich source of inspiration for many artists and photographers that visit the region.
Each flower contains five large single petals
A tree branch is able to produce roughly a dozen flowers.
The vibrant red colour and large petals is an impressive sight for visitors.
Plenty of flower buds can be seen waiting to bloom.
Many of the area’s flowers take up to three weeks to bloom
The flowers are often used by ethnic Thai women when they produce cushions and gifts for their husband's family
The bark, roots, and leaves of the flowers can also be used to treat a variety of diseases