The typical pink grass season of Da Lat appears only once a year from the beginning of November to the end of December.
Currently, pink grass has bloomed everywhere in Da Lat, on the hills under the pine forest canopy or in the premises of tourist attractions such as Da Lat golden valley, barren hill area, Dankia lonely tree or Masara hill in the suburbs.
Pink grass is a weed, belonging to the group of conifers, growing in small bushes, with slender stems and leaves. As the rainy season passes, the old grass fades and the young grass sprouts out of the ground. At this time, the grass leaves and tiny flowers are purple pink. In the early morning, the dew particles are still thick on the grass, shining in the sun, so many people also call it snow grass.
Each grass stump grows in clumps, clinging to the ground, no taller than a person's ankle. Each clump of pink grass grows closely, intertwined to cover an entire valley or hillside. The pink-purple color makes the scene fancy, different from the seasons of the year.
For visitors who don't have much time, the Golden Valley is a suitable place to "hunt" pink grass. Here there are pine forests, pink grass beds, sunshine and early dew, helping visitors get photos with the typical atmosphere of Da Lat.
But if you want to see a vast pink grassland, you should take the time to visit Masara Hill in the suburbs.
Masra grass hill belongs to Masara cultural village, Ta Nang commune, Duc Trong district, nearly 80 km from the center of Da Lat city. This area is adjacent to the two provinces of Lam Dong and Binh Thuan, which is also where the Lam Dong plateau began to decrease in height. Here, a large area of steppe is dyed pink by the color of the grass.
Unlike the pink grass hills that grow with pine forests, in Masara, pink grass grows on bare hills, only a few places have pine trees but not many in number. There is no pine forest cover, the pink grass color covers the entire large area. The pink grass in Masara is darker, almost like the color of the grass that burns due to the direct influence of the sun throughout the day, which is different from the snow pink like in the golden valley.
The beauty of Masara is a combination of pink grass steppes and vast spaces. Standing anywhere on the hill, you can zoom out into the distance and see the grass stretching to the horizon. The best time to admire and take photos of pink grass is after sunset at 4 p.m. and at dawn, around 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. At that time, the sun is soft, not too harsh, and the grass is beautifully colored.
Masara is also one of the most beautiful camping and sunrise spots in Da Lat, especially at the end of the year. Visitors can bring camping equipment to set up tents for the night and admire the pink prairies in the sunrise the next morning.
When camping, visitors should choose an area with little grass and no wind to avoid affecting the landscape. At night, the outdoor temperature is low, it is necessary to prepare enough clothes and tools to keep warm to ensure health, Mr. Nhan shared.
The pink grass season lasts until about the end of December, depending on the location, the grass may die earlier or later. Pink grass is usually at its most beautiful around the end of November.
Pink grass is only beautiful when there is enough dew and sun, visitors should choose sunny days, the pink color of the grass is clearer. Avoid going on rainy or overcast days, the grass color will be lighter and darker. Da Lat is in the cold season, visitors can combine watching pink grass and hunting clouds, dew, and wildflowers to fully enjoy the beauty of this place in the last months of the year.
Photo: Pham Kim Nhan
According to VnE