The new shade of purple heralds the arrival of autumn by Ho Guom Lake.
In early October, a strip of Japanese violets blooms along Ho Guom Lake, bringing a new splash of color to the lush green space of central Hanoi. This relatively unusual flower quickly attracts locals, tourists, and young people alike, who come to capture these autumnal moments.
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These days, locals and tourists strolling around Ho Guom Lake can easily spot Japanese violets displaying their beauty along the walkway on Le Thai To Street. Small clusters of flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white intertwine to create a soft splash of color amidst the green foliage. With their striking shades of purple, pink, and white, Japanese violets are adding a gentle hue to Ho Guom Lake as Hanoi enters the depths of autumn. Small clusters of flowers display a variety of interwoven colors, forming a gentle floral carpet by the lake. The flowers aren't overly flamboyant, but they're eye-catching enough for passersby. According to the reporter, people constantly stop to admire them. Many take advantage of the opportunity to capture images of this relatively new flower species with their phones. Young people quickly transformed the flower-lined strip into a new photo spot. Their light-colored outfits blended with the blossoms, creating images that perfectly captured the essence of autumn in Hanoi. Many young people pose next to clusters of Japanese violets. Behind them is the lake and the Hanoi City People's Council and People's Committee headquarters, creating a familiar backdrop but with a new look thanks to the flowers. A moment of admiring the flowers or taking a commemorative photo becomes a delightful stop on a stroll around Ho Guom Lake during Hanoi's autumn days. The vibrant purple against the green foliage makes the flowerbed a striking feature visible from afar. Many young people choose late afternoon to take photos when the light is softer. The colors of the flowers under the gentle sunlight become even more prominent, creating a romantic atmosphere by the lake. The appearance of a new flower species has added more scenic spots to the familiar path around Ho Guom Lake. For Hanoi residents, sometimes just a small change in the landscape is enough to bring a fresh feeling upon returning to a familiar place. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city streets, the Japanese violets offer a gentle moment of tranquility. Visitors not only find a spot to take photos but also have a reason to slow down, admire the flowers, and feel the autumn season unfolding beside Ho Gươm Lake.
