Dreamy Hanoi in falling "Sau" leaf season

As summer looms, Hanoi streets seem to wear a new coat with yellow carpets of “Sau” leaves. The season in Hanoi often lasts for around one month, beginning from early April and is something of an iconic moment for Hanoi. At this time, rows of  Dragonplum trees on many streets in the capital city are hanged their leaves. Phan Dinh Phung street is often dubbed as one of the most beautiful and romantic streets in Hanoi in the falling "Sau" leaf season. Yellow leaves from "Sau" trees cover pavements and streets in Hanoi, bringing about a nostalgia among visitors and residents of the capital. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Phan Dinh Phung street was named after a Vietnamese revolutionary from Ha Tinh province who was among the most prominent 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 street, 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 rows of trees giving shade and a lovely and tranquil scene. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Hanoi enters another season - ‘season of falling "Sau" leaves when the easter lily flower season is about to end. Yellow leaves scatter around big stumps of old deciduous Indochina Dragonplum trees, covering most parts of the pavement. Despite its slow growth pace, the taproot tree is particularly suitable to urban areas for its strength against violent winds and big shadows year-round. The tree is a significant feature of Hanoi, planted on various streets across the city since the late 19th century. The fruit from its tiny white flowers is also widely loved by Hanoians, as it is the distinct ingredient for several local beloved dishes and drinks. It can be boiled in water morning glory vegetables to make a sour soup or processed into a kind of sweet syrup to drink with ice. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The scene of leaves from "Sau" trees covering pavements and streets can be seen around Hanoi. The combination of yellow colour of falling leaves and stained old walls make a picture of pure nostalgia. Scenes like this are a characteristic of Hanoi where the old and new merge together. That is why the city is dear to its residents and becomes a magnet to visitors. Hanoi has been emerging as a top destination for both domestic and foreign travellers in recent years, and it is still working to establish itself as a tourist hub. Hanoi saw its tourism hitting a slowdown this year after bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hanoi Tourism Department will work with Hoan Kiem district, Son Tay town and My Duc district to build tourism products bearing Hanoi’s features.  (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A street corner is brightened up with the gold-coloured leaves in an early summer morning. Walking on the street during this time of the year is a wonderful experience. Hanoi in the season has become a source of inspiration for generations of artists, including photographers, poets, writers and composers. The sweet season’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: Vietnam Plus)

The leaf changing season only lasts around a month, so make sure not to miss the mesmerizing beauty of the capital at this time of the year. Hanoi saw its tourism hitting a slowdown this year after bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Right after the third wave of COVID-19 in the country was put under control at the beginning of March, travel agencies in Hanoi started offering various products at favourable prices to attract tourists. Culinary tourism will be promoted in inner districts like Hoan Kiem, Tay Ho, Long Bien, and Bac Tu Liem, home to typical Hanoi dishes. New products will be also offered for those who wish to experience high-end hotels and entertainment services at four- and five-star hotels. Tourism products and services associated with the night-time economy will also be promoted, centring on Hoan Kiem district. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A young girl is posing for a picture on the backdrop of a pavement covered by falling yellow leaves. Young people usually take advantage of this time to capture emotional photos. The Hanoi Department of Tourism has identified seven groups of tourism products to attract visitors to the capital as the latest resurgence of COVID-19 has been largely brought under control. The resurgence of COVID-19 in late January discouraged many domestic travellers from visiting the capital. It welcomed just 1.93 million domestic visitors and earned some 5.4 trillion VND (234 million USD) in tourism revenue during the first quarter, down 33.4 percent and 65.6 percent, respectively, year-on-year. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A street full of falling leaves offer the best scene for people to leave their house for a stroll. Phan Dinh Phung’s pavements are perfect for pedestrians. They are among the widest sidewalks in the capital, with the famous three rows of “Sau” trees giving shade all year round and a lovely and tranquil scene. Named after a Vietnamese revolutionary from Ha Tinh province who was among the most prominent Confucian court scholars involved in anti-French military campaigns in the 19th century, Phan Dinh Phung street is about 1.5 km in length stretching from Mai Xuan Thuong street to Hang Cot street. The streets have become a popular place for young people to take photos during the season. (Photo: Vietnam Plus)

A peaceful corner of Phan Dinh Phung street. The street has long been famous for its green, quite space and much less traffic. Phan Dinh Phung’s pavements are perfect for pedestrians. They are among the widest sidewalks in the capital, with their famous three rows of giant old “Sau” trees giving shade all year round and creating a lovely and tranquil scene. Named after a Vietnamese revolutionary from Ha Tinh province who involved in anti-French military campaigns in the 19th century, Phan Dinh Phung street is about 1.5 km in length, stretching from Mai Xuan Thuong street to Hang Cot street. (Photo: VietnamPlus)