Beautiful Hanoi in Autumn

Hanoi is at its charming best in autumn when the city is garbed in blue sky and a cool breeze blows. People agree that the year's best weather in Hanoi is during autumn. The sun is no longer beating down. Sunlight becomes less blistering, a cool wind begins to blow in, and yellow leaves are scattered on the street. Autumn has come to Hanoi! Hanoi’s autumn is famous for green sticky rice, the special aroma of milk flowers and for its typical yellow daisy. It is also considered the season of romance, of literature, and of memories past. Perhaps that is why autumn is many people’s favorite season.(Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnamplus)

Spring in Hanoi comes in with drizzle and warm weather after a long, cold winter. Then the blazing summer brings in the gentle purple of Giant Crape-myrtle on many streets around the city. The proceeding cold, dry winter is warmed up by the many weddings celebrated throughout the season. Meanwhile, autumn exhibits a unique feature that people adore inexplicably. Autumn makes Hanoi even more beautiful. Waking around Hanoi at dawn in the cool autumn air, tourists will see many bicycles carrying white and yellow daisies from the outskirts to sell inside the city. There are many kinds of flowers in Hanoi’s autumn; they are purchased by various means from simple vendor’s bicycles to mobile trolleys. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnamplus)

When autumn comes to Hanoi, sunlight is scattered on the streets, cool wind begins to blow, the sky is brilliant blue, and trees quiver in the light breeze. In this season, walking around Hoan Kiem Lake is truly a pleasure to release us from the stress and worry of life. Around Sword Lake in autumn, the scenery is really spectacular with luxuriant trees, the charming The Huc Bridge, and the ancient Turtle Tower. Regardless of the coty’s bustling daily life, Sword Lake still reserves its own taciturn beauty drawing many tourists and residents into sightseeing around it every autumn. Though Hanoi has 4 different seasons, autumn remains the most suitable time for us to wander along the beautiful streets and enjoy Hanoi to the fullest. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnamplus)

In the eyes of everyone, Hanoi appears so elegant and hospitable. It looks like a gentle Northern girl who has a nice skin and long hair, a radiant smile, and a beautiful voice. Also around this time, the pedestrians might find it hard to forget the fragrant smell of a hot noodle soup bowl, chicken rice soup, the palatable aroma of grilled meat baked on the fire, or corn on hot coals from tiny stalls to on the streets. Hanoi in autumn is considered the most beautiful and romantic moment for every couple to come and enjoy time spending together. Though this season is relatively short, and usually arriving in the middle of September until the end of November, it’s still the most charming and warmest in the heart of those who have been here. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnamplus)

Perhaps, autumn is the most pleasant weather of the year in Hanoi, when the sun is no longer too harsh. That thing brings chilly winds that are very gentle, easing the sultry of last summer but not making people feel cold. The golden sunlight of autumn in Hanoi is also impressive. The sunshine of the early morning is beautiful and dreamy, dying a fresh color on the ancient and gentle features of the capital. Not only Hanoians but also the tourists are also easy to fall in love with the specialties of the autumn sun. Autumn in Hanoi changes into new clothes, yellow leaves falling down bring a romantic look, fondly walking through each street. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnamplus)

Phan Dinh Phung street with two parallel rows of old Indochina Dragonplum trees is considered the most beautiful street in Hanoi . The road was named after a Vietnamese revolutionary from Ha Tinh province who was among the most prominent of the Confucian court scholars involved in anti-French military campaigns in the 19th century and was cited after his death by 20th-century nationalists as a national hero. Phan Dinh Phung, about 1.5 km in length stretching from Mai Xuan Thuong street to Hang Cot street, is home to a lot of historical buildings, including the beautiful Cua Bac Church. It is among those with the widest sidewalks in the capital, with its rows of trees giving shade and a lovely and tranquil scene. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

For many people, autumn is the best time to visit and enjoy Hanoi. During the season, Hanoi puts on a romantic and charming outfit thanks to the nice weather, the falling yellow trees, the nice delicious food. However, this year, the whole city is going through a social distancing order which has made autumn in the capital more special. Autumn makes Hanoi even more beautiful! Waking around Hanoi at dawn in the cool autumn air, tourists will see many bicycles carrying white and yellow daisies from the outskirts to sell inside the city. There are many kinds of flowers in Hanoi’s autumn; they are purchased by various means from simple vendor’s bicycles to mobile trolleys. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnamplus)

Hanoi is practising social distancing measures, thus there is no street vendors selling flowers or sticky rice. However, Autumn in Hanoi brings to mind eagerly awaited delicacies like beaten green rice or ragworm and other specialties throughout four seasons that are packed with memories for both old timers and the young. Com, immature rice kernel roasted over very low heat and pounded into flakes is an essential of autumn here. Its special sweetness and nutty flavor gets further enhanced by the lotus leaf in which it is typically packed. Having this with ripe bananas is a popular combination that is a must-try dish for all newcomers to the capital city. Green sticky rice or originally called Com has been sold in every street of Hanoi, Com or green sticky rice comes from Vong Village in Dich Vong Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi. Vong green sticky rice is flat with light leafy green and rich aroma. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

Nobody knows how long the green sticky making tradition has been in Vong village. Actually, a legend tells that a thousand years ago, there was an overflowing rain with severe winds in Vong village, on the suburb of present-day Hanoi cuisine . At that time, the heavy storm threatened while the paddy was just about to ripen, which may lead to a big loss. Therefore, the Vong villagers had to collect and dry the young rice to avoid starvation. However, the alternative product had a distinct flavor and its fragrance, that is why the villagers repeated that process in later years. The fame of the alternative food from young rice flew further and further, thus, that food was sought after by the gourmets and became one of the tributes of Vong village to King of the Ly Dynasty (11th – 13th century), and it was called green sticky rice or Com in Vietnamese.(Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

Plenty of roads throughout the capital city of Hanoi can be seen lined with a distinct yellow carpet of leaves that have been falling from trees. The spring brings in warmth after a biting cold winter, and the a scorching summer follows. It rains. Then, autumn steps in gracefully, bringing cool, gentle breezes and sunlight that sprinkles just the right amount of warmth all around. The sky smiles a brilliant smile. The leaves of huge trees turn red, reddish brown, yellow and other hues that adorn Hanoi in this season. Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) and West Lake cast peaceful yet stunning sceneries. Cycling or riding a motorbike slowly through the streets of Hanoi at this time is a lovely experience, watching fallen and falling leaves, feeling the soft breeze and soft warmth of the sunlight. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

Each season in Hanoi has its own attractions. For people living in Hanoi and those who have ever been in Hanoi, autumn is the best season of the year. Milk flower is praised as one of the symbols of Hanoi’s autumn. When autumn comes, we feel the cool breeze and smell fragrance of Hoa Sua or Milk Flowers. Not as resplendent as peach blossom, flamboyant, or chrysanthemum, milk flower has a plain beauty and its attraction lies in its ardent sweet fragrance. Milk flowers blossom in the late autumn and early winter. The streets, where milk flower abound such as Quang Trung, Nguyen Du, Quan Thanh, Thuy Khue, and Thanh Nien, are carpeted with tiny white flowers. On windless nights, the ardent fragrance makes the autumn atmosphere more romantic and poetic. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

Autumn comes with gentle sunlight passing through the branches of tall old “sau” trees. Driving on the street during this time of the year is a wonderful experience. Hanoi in autumn has become a source of inspiration for generations of artists, including photographers, poets, writers and composers. The sweet autumn’s flavours, sights, sounds and smells are all memorable. The sky is blue, the sun gently warms the body instead of leaving you in a pool of sweat and the colours all around are vividly beautiful. The arrival of the year's best season almost feels like a reward for making it through the biting cold of winter, the wet and mouldy parts of spring and the oppressive heat of summer. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam Plus)

A corner of Hang Gai street at 7am. Autumn is not only the best month to travel but also a great time to take pictures of the scenery, life, streets and people in Hanoi. One of the top things to support for beautiful photos is nice weather. The sun is not too bright, so all of the days are almost good for photography. Autumn is the best time to travel to Hanoi. It is gentle but impressive, gentle but profound, making many people when going away to remember and the guests who visit Hanoi once look forward to coming back soon. Even the people who live in the heart of Hanoi tell themselves to enjoy these beautiful days in autumn. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnamplus)

Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) and West Lake cast peaceful yet stunning sceneries. Cycling or riding a motorbike slowly through the streets of Hanoi at this time is a lovely experience, watching fallen and falling leaves, feeling the soft breeze and soft warmth of the sunlight. Hanoi in autumn is considered the most beautiful and romantic moment for every couple to come and enjoy time spending together. Though this season is relatively short, and usually arriving in the middle of September until the end of November, it’s still the most charming and warmest in the heart of those who have been here. However, this year, the whole city is going through a social distancing order which has made autumn in the capital more special. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

The area around Hoan Kiem lake at 7am is nearly empty as people are practising social distancing measures under Directive 16 of the Government. Hanoi will extend social distancing measures until 6am on September 6 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially during the National Day holiday (September 2). According to Dispatch No.19 signed on August 21 by Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh, the anti-pandemic work will also be strengthened at wholesale markets, shopping centres, supermarkets and convenience stores. The Chairman asked resident, agencies, organisations and businesses to continue strictly implementing the social distancing rules following the city Chairman’s Directive 17. Depending on the pandemic’s developments in the locality, chairmen of people’s committees of districts and towns can adopt more drastic measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in a timely manner. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

Many families hang national flag to celebrate the National Day, September 2. The day marks Vietnam’s declaration of independence from France on this day in 1945. It is the national holiday of Vietnam. In 2021, people in Vietnam can enjoy four days off from Thursday to Sunday (Sept. 2-Sept. 5), but in the situation of Covid-19, which could lead to threats of spreading infections if they travel and gather together in one place, so Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked all localities to ensure that people don’t form crowds anywhere. Cities and provinces that are applying social distancing measures must strictly make people stay where they are, guarantee absolutely no crowd gathering, prevent people from going out on the streets as much as possible, and strictly handle any violations, the Prime Minister ordered. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

Autumn is not only the best month to travel but also a great time to take pictures of the scenery, life, streets and people in Hanoi. One of the top things to support for beautiful photos is nice weather. The sun is not too bright, so all of the days are almost good for photography. Autumn is the best time to travel to Hanoi. It is gentle but impressive, gentle but profound, making many people when going away to remember and the guests who visit Hanoi once look forward to coming back soon. Even the people who live in the heart of Hanoi tell themselves to enjoy these beautiful days in autumn. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

Autumn is the best time to travel to Hanoi. It is gentle but impressive, gentle but profound, making many people when going away to remember and the guests who visit Hanoi once look forward to coming back soon. Hanoi in autumn is considered the most beautiful and romantic moment for every couple to come and enjoy time spending together. Though this season is relatively short, and usually arriving in the middle of September until the end of November, it’s still the most charming and warmest in the heart of those who have been here. The sun is not too bright, so all of the days are almost good for photography. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

The spring brings in warmth after a biting cold winter, and a scorching summer follows. It rains. Then, autumn steps in gracefully, bringing cool, gentle breezes and sunlight that sprinkles just the right amount of warmth all around. The sky smiles a brilliant smile. The leaves of huge trees turn red, reddish brown, yellow and other hues that adorn Hanoi in this season. Autumn in Hanoi lasts from early September to November. The nice weather creating a suitable temperature in autumn in Hanoi is one of the top choices to visit the city during this time. The temperature is from 18 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius. What an ideal temperature to travel. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)

Perhaps autumn is the most pleasant weather of the year in Hanoi, when the sun is no longer to harsh. That thing brings chilly winds that are very gentle, easing the sultry of last summer but not making people feel cold. The golden sunlight in Hanoi is also impressive. The sunshine of the early morning is beautiful and dreamy, dying a fresh colour on the ancient and gentle features of the capital. Not only Hanoians but also the tourists are also easy to fall in love with the specialties of the autumn sun. Autumn in Hanoi changes into new clothes, yellow leaves falling down to bring a romantic look, fondly walking through each street. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnamplus)