Residents on Quang Trung Street in Lam Vien-Dalat Ward, Lam Dong Province saw a man enter the public housing area at 1 Quang Trung Street and cut cherry blossom branches with another person at about 10 am on February 5.
The branches were then loaded into a passenger car bearing registration number 79H 088.63 before the vehicle drove away. Several residents recorded the incident and reported it to local authorities.
The man cutting cherry blossom branches in Dalat (Photo: Xuan Son).
Local officials said they have acknowledged the case and are verifying details to determine appropriate handling.
In Dalat, cherry blossoms are planted, maintained and protected by authorities and residents as part of efforts to preserve the city’s landscape and enhance its cultural and tourism value.
Tourists taking photos with cherry blossoms by Xuan Huong Lake (Photo: Minh Hau).
Lam Dong recently organised the Dalat Spring 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival, featuring cultural and artistic programmes and initiatives encouraging organisations, residents and businesses to plant more cherry trees to improve urban scenery and protect the environment.
Dalat’s urban area now features dedicated cherry blossom parks and streets, including Xuan Huong Park and roads such as Tran Quoc Toan, Tran Hung Dao, Hung Vuong and Le Dai Hanh. Since mid January, blossoms have bloomed across central areas, creating a seasonal attraction for domestic and international visitors.
