Ox-eye daisies create marvelous scenery on Hanoi streets
Photos by Tien Phong newspaper -
(VOVWORLD) - As November draws to a close, the beauty of ox-eye daisies, also known as “Cuc hoa mi”, serves to transform streets throughout Hanoi into picturesque portraits that are perfect for a postcard.
The flowers can easily be found on streets throughout the capital city such as Phan Dinh Phung, Thuy Khue, Thanh Nien, and Nguyen Dinh Thi.
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Cuc hoa mi are notable for their charming white petals that can be seen on most corners in the city.
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The flowers typically enter full bloom in November, signaling the beginning of winter.
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 Small flowers are among the most popular items for locals to decorate their homes or offices with. |
 Some girls enjoy wearing white Ao Dai, a traditional long dress, and taking photos with Cuc hoa mi. |
 A bunch of ox-eye daisies can be purchased for between VND30,000 and VND50,000, (around 1.3 - 2.17 USD) for small sizes, and between VND100,000 and VND150,000, (4.34 - 6.52 USD) for large sizes. |
A seller pours water on the flowers to keep them fresh all day.
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Locals enjoy the sight of the charming white petals of the Cuc hoa mi, or ox-eye daisies.
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 Ox-eye daises often bloom for only one month |
Residents of Hanoi enjoy heading to Nhat Tan or Long Bien flower gardens this time of the year in order to take photos with Cuc hoa mi, with entrance tickets usually costing between VND30,000 and VND70,000 each.
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Photos by Tien Phong newspaper