Where to go and what to do in Hanoi on October 20th?

This year, Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20th falls on a Monday. You can spend the two weekend days before that exploring Hanoi with your mother, wife, girlfriend, or close friends.

Take a leisurely stroll and admire the autumn scenery in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Autumn is the ideal time to admire the beauty of Hanoi's Old Quarter with the clear blue Ho Guom Lake, Phan Dinh Phung Street in the changing colors of the leaves, enjoy sticky rice with green rice flakes, drink lemon tea by the Grand Cathedral, and watch the romantic sunset at West Lake...

You can also book a double-decker bus ticket to experience a panoramic view of Hanoi from above, enjoying the fresh, cool air of autumn.

Camping in Ba Vi National Park

Ba Vi National Park is located about 60km from the center of Hanoi, making it very easy to get to. In October, the climate here is cool, and beautiful sea of ​​clouds or ethereal mist often appear.

Although the wild sunflowers haven't bloomed yet, the carpets of wildflowers and the lush green shade of ancient trees create a romantic setting for a date on October 20th, a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Here you'll find attractions such as: an abandoned, moss-covered old church with a mysterious atmosphere; and a cactus greenhouse. Visitors can combine this trip with visits to Khoang Xanh - Suoi Tien, Ao Vua, and Thien Son - Suoi Nga.

"Time travel" in the ancient village of Đường Lâm

The ancient village of Đường Lâm is located just outside Hanoi, making it easily accessible. It's a suitable tourist destination for those who enjoy learning about history, admiring ancient houses, and experiencing the peaceful life of a Northern Vietnamese village on October 20th.

Visitors can walk to visit ancient structures with rich history and exquisite architecture such as Mia Pagoda, On Pagoda, Mong Phu village gate, Mong Phu village communal house, and the temple dedicated to the two kings Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen...

Next are the centuries-old houses, featuring characteristic laterite stone gates and preserving many ancient artifacts. At many of these old houses, visitors can experience making sticky rice cakes and fermented soybean paste with the locals and enjoy lunch with rustic specialties such as free-range chicken, roasted pork, and fish stewed in soy sauce...

Dating in "hidden" cafes

Hanoi has hidden cafes tucked away in small alleys and narrow lanes that you might not have the chance to experience on a busy day. On October 20th, you can explore these places with your mother, wife, girlfriend, or best friend.

Tucked away in the narrow, dark, and old alleyway of 27 Dong Xuan Street, there's a café with a prime balcony offering stunning views of Hang Ma, Dong Xuan, and Hang Chieu streets. Sitting on this balcony, visitors can enjoy the gentle autumn atmosphere of Hanoi.

The cafe's main drinks are various types of coffee, such as: milk coffee, black coffee, egg coffee, coconut coffee, etc.

The owner uses only whole coffee beans and grinds them themselves. The most popular drink is egg coffee, priced at 50,000 VND per cup, made from coffee, eggs, and milk. Matcha green tea, with its distinctive aroma and creamy, slightly salty topping, is a favorite among young customers.

Alternatively, visitors can check out the cafe in the small alley at 84 Hang Bac Street, with its nostalgic atmosphere and pleasant aroma of freshly ground coffee, perfect for October 20th.

The interesting thing here is that visitors can observe the process of making a cup of coffee, from grinding the beans into powder and brewing it in a filter, to whipping coconut cream or egg cream...

The shop uses coffee beans sourced from 10 of the best growing regions across the country, from Dien Bien and Son La to Quang Tri, Hue, Gia Lai, and Lam Dong... Coffee from each region is used to prepare a different beverage, depending on its unique flavor characteristics.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/di-dau-choi-gi-tai-ha-noi-ngay-2010-331365.html