(VOVworld) - In late October, photo enthusiasts flock to Ha Giang province where the hills boast a beautiful white gown tinged with pink - the emblematic color of buckwheat flowers.

The history of buckwheat flowers is as old as the generations of the Mong ethnic minority group in Ha Giang. It is said that in ancient times, a famine devastated villages. Since the land was barren, local people went in search of food. One day, an extraordinary fragrance appealed to the peasants. Among the rocks, they discovered small white pink flowers whose nuts tasted as subtle as rice and corn. Since then, the Mong have used the buckwheat flowers’ nuts as staples like maize and rice. Local people also make buckwheat cakes and wine.

Buckwheat flowers bloom from October to November. Visitors will see rocky plateau decorated with buckwheat forests that extend over the Quan Ba ​​Dong Van, Yen Minh and Meo Vac mountain districts. The pure beauty of the flower dazzles nature lovers. Mai Huong is a tourist from Hanoi:“I’m very impressed with the landscapes of Ha Giang and its people. They live here, in difficult conditions, trapped in the mountains and barren lands. Here, even though the conditions are arduous, beauty is everywhere. The meadows covered with buckwheat flowers are beautiful. Everyone is impressed by this wonderful landscape”.

Yet this incredible beauty has completely fallen into oblivion. It was not until social networks began to show off this beautiful landscape to tourists. There are indeed photos posted on Facebook that have made buckwheat flowers of Ha Giang known to young people.

In order to promote the tourism potential of the region, Ha Giang authorities decided to increase the buckwheat fields to attract more visitors as possible. A festival will be launched next November to honor the beauty of buckwheat flowers and promote the charm of the limestone plateaus. Nguyen Van Tai is Director of VietSense Travel: "We are among the first companies to have launched tours to Ha Giang. Everything is ready to welcome visitors in November and December. The buckwheat blossom festival is a unique tourist feature for Ha Giang. The festival will help increase the number of tourists”.

The Buckwheat flower festival will take place in four districts of Dong Van, Quan Ba, Yen Minh and Meo Vac in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang from November 13-15. Go and discover this unique destination for yourself.