The blooming crape myrtle flowers signal the arrival of bright summer days. (Photo: VNA)
In addition to its dominant purple colour, crape myrtle flowers also come in pale white and pink hues. (Photo: VNA)
Purple crape myrtle blossoms around Hoang Cau Lake in Dong Da district. (Photo: VNA)
Purple crape myrtle flowers blooming along Kim Ma Street in Ba Dinh district. (Photo: VNA)
Crape myrtle flower petals are thin and light like paper, and often in shades of purple, pink, and white. (Photo: VNA)
After a few summer rain spells, the petals have faded and begin to fall. (Photo: VNA)
Dreamy Hanoi during crape myrtle flower season
In the early days of May, many streets around Hanoi are dyed purple by crape myrtle flowers, creating an incredibly romantic and peaceful scene.