Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn

From the beginning of autumn, every street in Hanoi is blanketed with the fragrance and white colour of hoa sua (milky flower), creating a peaceful and romantic atmosphere in the capital.
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 1Not as resplendent as peach blossom, flamboyant, or chrysanthemum, milk flower has a plain beauty and its attraction lies in its ardent sweet fragrance (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 2Milk flowers blossom in the late autumn and early winter (Photo: Vietnam)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 3 On windless nights, the ardent fragrance makes the autumn atmosphere more romantic and poetic (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 4The streets, where milk flower abound such as Quang Trung, Nguyen Du, Quan Thanh, Thuy Khue, and Thanh Nien, are carpeted with tiny white flowers (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 5For people who are living far away from Hanoi, milk flower perfume can make them reminisce about Hanoi (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 6Milk flower has been an endless inspiration for poets, song writers, and artists to compose ever-green works about Hanoi (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 7With pristine color along with aroma and unforgettable fragrance, this kind of flower reminds each Vietnamese citizen of memories about an ancient picture of Hanoi streets in the earlier years, the street cries at night, the old folk games and a lot of traditional values (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 8Milk flower trees line the streets, perfuming the night air and creating an area of romance for young couples out on a date (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 9Hanoians say when the milk flowers bloom, it’s the best time to visit the capital city (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 10Milk flower is also an invaluable medicine to treat many diseases in traditional Chinese medicine (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn ảnh 11Despite the busy atmosphere every day, the fragrant flowers contribute to a relaxing atmosphere in Hanoi (Photo: Vietnam+)
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