Fragrant white milk flowers blossoming as autumn hits Hanoi
The flowers typically burst into bloom with white blossoms, creating a peaceful and fresh atmosphere on the streets of Hanoi. Not as resplendent as peach blossoms, flamboyant, or chrysanthemum, milk flowers feature plain beauty, capturing public attention by their ardent sweet fragrance. For many people living far away from Hanoi, milk flower fragrance makes them reminisce about the capital. Many people enjoy the fragrance of the white milk flowers, although some find it slightly overwhelming at night when it’s at its strongest. Streets with large numbers of milk flowers, such as Quang Trung, Nguyen Du, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Tran Duy Hung, and Dao Tan, are all carpeted with the tiny white flowers. Hoa sua (white milk flowers) is a classic theme which is heavily featured in both poetry and songs. Enjoying the city’s streets lined with the milk flower in full bloom is truly a delight for both residents and visitors, particularly ...