In mid February, red silk cotton trees, whose scientific name is Bombax ceiba, in full blossom along the bank of the Vu Gia River as usual in Quang Nam Province.

The charming red flowers with 5 petals appear in Spring before the new foliage, lighting up and creating a wonderful natural setting in rural areas.

Let’s explore the picturesque beauty of the Bombax ceiba flowers through amazing photos taken by our freelance photographer Vu Cong Dien.

Bombax ceiba flowers are clearly visible from distance of 500m. The trees are in blossom once they have shed their leaves.

On the spotlight of the spacious rice paddy field along the bank of the Vu Gia River is a 400-year-old Bombax ceiba trees in full blossom, showing off its strong vitality regardless of the passage of time, and the ravages of wars.

Bombax ceiba trees which are reminders of prosperity and tranquility become the landmarks of the rice paddy fields

A young woman is seen having relaxing moments with the charming flowers

Bombax ceiba flowers are reminiscent of unforgettable childhood memories.

Under the shadow of a large Bombax ceiba tree, group of young people are interested in taking souvenir photos with red flowers whose petals are falling down onto the ground.