Top 10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Autumn in Hanoi - Mytour.vn

Embrace the season with tender green rice, a delicacy unto itself.

Autumn in Hanoi brings forth an array of delightful treasures, among which, ripe persimmons stand out. The allure of ripe persimmons lies not only in their sweetness but also in their unique fragrance. Although persimmons are cultivated in many northern mountainous provinces, it is in Hanoi where they are transformed into various delicacies such as candied persimmons, persimmon compote, persimmon juice, and more.

Ripe persimmons, a delicacy unique to Hanoi, are eagerly awaited as autumn arrives. The tantalizing combination of salty, spicy, sour, and sweet flavors in a single bite creates an addictive treat. Hanoians regard ripe persimmons as an irresistible snack. Strolling through the streets of Hanoi on a tranquil autumn afternoon, savoring the tangy sweetness of ripe persimmons, one can truly appreciate the simple, rustic charm of Hanoi during the autumn season.

Sudden showers sweep away our weariness, busyness, adding flavor to the most beautiful season of the year. It's a chance for you to drop by a small roadside café, sip on a cup of coffee, and reminisce about memories seemingly forgotten by time.

Perhaps those memories carry a tinge of sadness, but they surely help us experience indescribable emotions. Sometimes, sudden showers will bring you a sense of being loved. Sudden showers help Hanoi cleanse its dust, making the scenery appear brighter. After the rain, the sky will be blue again, and we will continue to enjoy the various emotions of Hanoi autumn.

Milk flowers have long been etched into memories, leaving an indelible impression on everyone when mentioning Hanoi. Blooming every autumn, spreading their fragrant aroma throughout the streets. It can be said that milk flowers carry the distinctive scent of Hanoi autumn, hence they have been immortalized in countless poems and songs. In the cool weather with streets covered in fallen yellow leaves, inhaling the fleeting milk fragrance will chase away weariness and deepen our love for this beloved land.

Throughout the capital's streets, one can easily spot small clusters of tiny white flowers, gently playing with the soft autumn sun. Milk flowers bring an intense aroma, making autumn mesmerizing for tourists. Alongside green rice flakes and red roses, the scent of milk flowers pervades the space, becoming a specialty only found in the autumn of the old quarter. That sweet taste makes people slow down, to savor and immerse themselves in the most beautiful season of Hanoi, feeling suddenly melancholic and nostalgic.

One of the most captured images by young people every autumn is golden leaves on Phan Dinh Phung Street, Kim Ma Street... On many streets, golden leaves cover both sides of the road, pedestrians walking as if on a carpet, stepping on the passing autumn days that we can't hold onto, perhaps that's why the scene carries a hint of sadness. And that's why we love autumn even more, love the streets that hold the days of autumn that have passed.

Hanoi autumn has golden leaves spinning with the wind and gently floating on the beautiful streets. The autumn sun, clear as soft silk, gently crosses the blue sky. The sun spreads over the curved roofs of temples and citadels, the moss-covered layers of tiles, imprinting on the usual lime streets of the old quarter, creating a beauty that is both transparent, serene, and full of memories.

Not as harsh as summer nor as gloomy as winter, autumn sunlight is clear, dreamy, and light, blending with the scenery that leaves us thrilled. Sunbeams peek through window frames, passing through each leaf gap, making us eager to stroll around the streets and feel the essence of autumn. The sunlight tinges the daisy color, blending with the yellow leaves to paint a beautiful autumn of Hanoi through the years. Reaching out to touch the sunlight, we seem to feel the essence of autumn.

Perhaps this season, the favorite activity is cycling under the ancient trees on Phan Dinh Phung Street. Each sunbeam piercing through the leaf canopy creates stunning 'rays'. That's why this street is never short of photographers. They enthusiastically hunt for the most beautiful moments of Hanoi. People gossip about photography spots, saying you don't need to go anywhere in autumn because Hanoi alone is a precious resource. The golden sunlight pours like honey, the sky clear as a child's eyes. Hoan Kiem Lake seems greener than ever, its surface calm like a tranquil mind.

Autumn sunlight also makes the changing trees even more vibrant. The chilly rice trees collectively turn their characteristic yellow, the ban and maple trees on the streets also begin to turn yellow, displaying the tropical autumn color palette.

When we talk about autumn, we talk about gentle breezes, about early mornings with crisp air, gently pushing through the streets. These breezes soften our hearts and create a unique anticipation that only autumn, only gentle breezes can evoke. Each breeze makes us fall more in love with Hanoi autumn. What could be more wonderful than strolling by Hoan Kiem Lake or West Lake in the wind, holding hands with a loved one, and experiencing the sweet flavors of the land, of those beside us.

Amidst autumn days, cycling leisurely through streets that whisper names like Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Hang Manh, O Quan Chuong... brings forth unnamed emotions. And when the gentle breeze carries the scent of autumn, our hearts suddenly feel lighter.

The sight of carts filled with daisies, sunflowers... paints a gentle, intense, and romantic autumn. On streets covered in fallen golden leaves, tinged with a hint of sadness, the rolling wheels carry vibrant flowers like strokes on a canvas. A simple beauty that makes us feel refreshed, wanting to preserve these moments.

Hanoi is often likened to a graceful girl always radiant with its 12 flower seasons. And the colors of autumn flowers make Hanoi autumn more flavorful and unique. With lotus fading, chrysanthemums blooming, Hanoi autumn often comes from flower stalls, bringing autumn colors throughout the streets. 'My autumn, is the season of daisies' is not wrong to call daisies the signature flower of autumn. Yellow daisies stand out among pure white daisies on flower stalls, signaling the transition from summer to autumn. Autumn is also the time when cosmos, cockscomb, butterfly peas, and mustard flowers compete to show off their colors. At the end of autumn, two red cotton trees by Hoan Kiem Lake blooming also signal that autumn has 'ripened'.

Hanoi's weather has four distinct seasons but autumn is the most beautiful time of the year. While spring brings drizzles, winter brings biting cold, and summer brings hot winds, autumn carries gentle sunlight, accompanied by a slightly cool breeze. Wearing a sweater or wrapping a thin scarf, strolling by West Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake, or wandering on sidewalks filled with fallen leaves makes us feel like stepping into poems.

Hanoi autumn is the most romantic time of the year with gentle weather, decreasing rainfall, not too harsh sunlight, not too cold. From September to November is the short time of Hanoi autumn. Early autumn has dreamy sunlight, late autumn has comfortably cool weather. Traveling in Hanoi during this time, you can easily join walking tours, cycling, cyclo rides, electric car tours around the city in the gentle atmosphere of autumn.