Camellia blossoms light up the borderlands

These days, Bach Dich - a border commune in Tuyen Quang Province - seems to glow in the pure white of the camellia blossom season. Across mountain slopes and hillsides, camellia trees bloom simultaneously, blanketing the border region in a serene, pristine beauty.

Amidst this vast and poetic landscape, the daily life of local people and the patrol steps of border guards become even more picturesque, creating a winter scene that is both dreamy and full of vitality along the nation’s frontier.

The blossoming camellias add a touch of romance to the borderland roads.

Camellias begin blooming in late October, but reach full bloom in November.

The flowers are snow-white, with golden stamens and a gentle fragrance.

Along the patrol routes, the green uniforms of the soldiers blend into the white camellia blossoms.

Officers of Bach Dich Border Guard Station inspect sovereignty markers along the border line.

The white camellias attract visitors who come to sightsee and capture beautiful moments.

Enjoying the pristine beauty of the camellia flowers.

The main product of the camellia tree is its seeds, which are pressed to produce cooking oil or used as raw materials in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

People of Bach Dich harvest camellia fruits.

Borderland camellias are in their most beautiful season, blending with the rhythm of life and the deep bond between soldiers and civilians in the frontier region.

Thanh Thuy