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    Giant Crape-myrtle Blossoms Color the Road to Da Lat

    Chinh Thanh • 22/05/2026 13:52

    Lam Dong - Every summer, National Highway 20 — the familiar route leading to Da Lat, becomes more romantic as rows of blooming Giant Crape-myrtle trees paint both sides of the road in shades of purple.

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    Along National Highway 20, the section passing through Hiep Thanh Commune near the foot of Prenn Pass stretches for about 10 kilometers. As flamboyant flowers burst into brilliant red bloom, giant crape-myrtle trees also begin showing their purple blossoms to welcome visitors from all directions.
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    Since mid-April, many sections along National Highway 20 leading to Da Lat have been covered in vibrant purple hues of blooming giant crape-myrtle trees, standing out among fresh green shoots and flower buds swelling on the branches.
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    The purple blossoms of giant crape-myrtle make the route to Da Lat even more striking during the early days of summer.
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    These rows of giant crape-myrtle trees were planted along roads in Hiep Thanh Commune in 2005.
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    Children in Hiep Thanh Commune walk home from school beneath rows of purple giant crape-myrtle trees.
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    Many young visitors do not miss the opportunity to check in with the blooming giant crape-myrtle trees at the gateway to Da Lat. Giant crape-myrtle flowers come in various shades, including deep purple, light purple, pale pink and especially vibrant pink.
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    The gentle purple color lining both sides of the road helps ease the summer heat and reduce the stress of traffic for travelers.
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    Giant crape-myrtle trees are valued for their beautiful blossoms and broad shade, making them popular choices for urban landscaping. In the photo, an old giant crape-myrtle tree spreads its shade and displays brilliant purple flowers near the foot of Prenn Pass.
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    Under the harsh early-summer sunlight, the purple blossoms appear even more vivid and eye-catching against lush green foliage.
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    A farmer works in a garden beneath the shade of giant crape-myrtle trees along National Highway 20.
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    One fascinating characteristic of giant crape-myrtle flowers is the gradual change in their color over time. When first blooming, the flowers often display a deep purple hue, but under the effects of sun and wind, the color gradually fades into pinkish purple or silvery white before the petals fall.
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    Dreamy purple petals scatter across the roadway.
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    Although giant crape-myrtle flowers lack a strong fragrance, they hold a special charm thanks to their unmistakable color. Their blooming season passes quickly, yet remains a familiar sign of summer’s arrival.
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    Blooming each summer, giant crape-myrtle flowers preserve memories of school days as well as impressions for visitors traveling to Lam Dong.
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    Giant crape-myrtle flowers have become a signature highlight along National Highway 20 through Lam Dong Province. Many visitors believe that if these trees are planted more uniformly and cared for systematically, they will create an even more impressive landscape each summer.

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