Mr Nguyen Van Hanh is known for having an 8,000 square-metre lotus pond with more than 10 kinds of rare lotus. |
The lotus pond brings in a revenue of VND100 million for MrHanh. |
Apart from the income from selling lotus flowers, his lotus ponds welcome many guests to take photos. |
During the peak season, MrHanh’s lotus pond collects nearly VND4 million every day from selling tickets for sightseeing. |
From late May each year, when lotus flowers are in full bloom, the ponds in the West Lake become crowded with photo-taking services. |
Lotus growers have the opportunity to rake in profits from selling their flowers and offering photo-taking services. |
Each bundle of lotus flowers is priced at more than VND100,000. |
The lotus pond of Ms Pham ThiHien in My Duc district, Hanoi brings in about VND50 million per year. |
Another lotus pond in Bac TuLiem district, Hanoi is a favourite place for young people to take photos. |
The ticket price to visit the lotus pond in Xuan Dinh ranges between VND20,000-VND50,000 and visitors can purchase lotus flowers to take photos with for VND50,000-VND70,000 a bundle. |
