Visitors to Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district, Son La province, will have the opportunity to admire the flowers of Dosia Indica creating a poetic landscape.
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| Known as Tao Meo or H'mong apple, Dosia Indica is grown in the mountainous region of northwestern Vietnam. |
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The tree is said to provide a livelihood for local people, mainly of H'mong ethnicity, and contributes to increasing forest cover. |
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| Located at 2,000 meters above sea level, the Muong La district has high humidity and low temperatures that are ideal for growing Docynia Indica. |
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| Every February or March, the flowers are in full bloom. It is also a time when tourists visit to admire the beautiful scenery and capture memorable moments. |
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| Subsequently, it produces fruit between August and October each year. Its fruit is appreciated for its nutrient and vitamin C content, as well as for its antioxidant properties. |
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| Sweet and sour fruit with a special aroma can be used as traditional medicine. |
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The dried fruit of Docynia Indica is used to treat digestive disorders, high blood pressure, insomnia, and diabetes, among others. They are also used to make juice, wine, and jam. |
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| The scenery is so romantic with the marvelous white clouds of Docynia Indica covering all the space. |
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| In recent years, local people have tapped into the potential of Docynia Indica’s flowers and fruits to attract visitors from afar. |
