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Điện Biên province blooms in white

10/03/2026

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Điện Biên is now in full orchid tree blossom season, as delicate white flowers blanket villages, parks and the roads of Điện Biên Phủ, creating one of the region’s most iconic spring landscapes. The 2026 Orchid Tree Flower Festival, running until 12 March, invites visitors to experience vibrant cultural events and the poetic beauty of this unique bloom.

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