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Lotus flowers typically begin to blossom in the summer as their charm adds to the elegant beauty that can be spotted around the capital at this time of year.

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For many Vietnamese people, the sight of lotus flowers symbolises pureness, with the graceful flowers growing out of the mud and blossoming above the surface of the water in a beautiful manner.

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Tourists enjoy the sight of the many lotus ponds situated around the capital.

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Usually, the life of thousand-petal lotuses is short and only lasts around three weeks. The external petal layer appears like the usual pink lotus, although there are a number of oval-shaped petal layers found hidden inside.

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Each blooming flower features a diameter of up to 30cm, which appears charming to flower enthusiasts due to the unique thick layers of petals being situated close together.

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The serene colour of the lotus flowers epitomises the charming beauty of Hanoi during the summer months and serves to make the capital appear more poetic and romantic.

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One of the best areas of the capital to spot lotus flowers is around Ho Tay district.

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Each lotus season sees Hanoians keen to don a colourful Ao Dai, a traditional long dress, in order to snap photos next to the lotus flowers as a means of marking an unforgettable memory.

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