See centuries-old “treasures” exuding a flourishing fragrance in the heart of Hanoi.

The noodle flower tree in Dinh Thon village (My Dinh 2, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi) is hundreds of years old, becoming a typical symbol of the village.

The tree is about 30 meters high, the lush canopy highlights a corner of the town. Many people say that the tree is up to 300 years old.

The noodle flower tree, also known as Bach hoa or Cortina Cortina, is a broad-crowned wood tree that blooms most in late March through early April.

In the central provinces, noodle flowers are very familiar to people, but in Hanoi, there are only “unique” noodle trees in Dinh Thon village, which creates a highlight for this village.

Ms. Hoang Thi Hoa (72 years old) said: It is not known exactly when the noodle tree existed as according to the elders, the tree is estimated to be 300 years old. From a very young age, he saw trees in the middle of Dinh Thon.

“In the past decades, the appearance of Dinh Thon village and the entire city has changed a lot, only there is the same noodle tree. Every season, it will show its beautiful taste. The noodle tree has been etched in the mind of people. Here, “said Ms. Hoa

Slender foliage branches, noodle trees rise up as testimony to the history of the upward development of the village

The stump is strictly protected by iron and the noodle tree is considered a “treasure” of the people of Dinh Thon.

Under the ancient noodle tree, there is also a shrine, similar to every village in Vietnam, often worshiped under the banyan tree. The noodle tree as a sacred symbol of the people of this place

Sitting under the canopy of trees, drinking tea and enjoying the pleasant aroma of the noodle flower has become a familiar feeling for people over the years.