Autumn in Hanoi through every street corner

In early October, Hanoi enters autumn with mild weather, clear blue skies, and the faint fragrance of milk flower blossoms. Not only the weather, but every street corner and familiar landmark of the capital also takes on its own unique beauty.

Hoan Kiem Lake has long been a familiar stop for tourists and young people in Hanoi . As autumn approaches, the lake's surface and the trees along its banks turn golden, creating a romantic scene. Many young people choose this place to take photos, check in, and capture the characteristic moments of Hanoi's autumn.

Many young people choose to visit Hoan Kiem Lake to capture the quintessential moments of Hanoi's autumn. (Photo: HN)

With its picturesque beauty and cool autumn air, Hoan Kiem Lake has become an ideal meeting place for young people. (Photo: HN)

Trang Lien (23 years old – Hanoi) shared: “On weekends, I take the opportunity to go to Ho Guom Lake to take photos, because this is when Hanoi enters its most beautiful period of the year. The autumn sky is clear blue, the gentle golden sunlight spreads across the lake, and the trees begin to change their leaves, making the scene both peaceful and romantic. For me, capturing these moments is not only about having beautiful pictures, but also about remembering the very unique characteristics of Hanoi's autumn.”

Hoan Kiem Lake in autumn attracts a large number of tourists and locals of all generations. Everyone wants to take a commemorative photo. (Photo: HN)

International tourists in traditional Vietnamese ao dai dresses. (Photo: HN)

Many young people jokingly liken Ho Guom Lake to "Europe" in the heart of Hanoi. (Photo: HN)

A familiar corner of Ho Guom Lake has been adorned with a vibrant new coat of flowers. (Photo: HN)

Not only around Hoan Kiem Lake – where the calm water reflects the vibrant red blossoms of the Barringtonia trees – but throughout the streets, the colors of autumn are spreading, bringing a feeling that is both familiar and new.

Autumn sunshine bathes the corner of Hang Trong street in golden light (Photo: HN)

On Hang Trong Street, golden sunlight bathes the ancient tiled roofs, highlighting the peaceful charm of the old quarter. Street vendors weave through the narrow alleys, their gentle calls echoing in the mild weather, evoking unique memories of old Hanoi. Pedestrians stroll leisurely beneath the trees, seemingly wanting to slow down and fully enjoy the pleasant autumn weather.

The stall selling fresh green rice flakes at the corner of Nha Tho Street attracts locals and tourists alike. (Photo: HN)

A bustling cafe on Nha Tho Street. (Photo: HN)

Along the small roadside cafes, the aroma of freshly roasted coffee blends with the scent of early-season milk flower blossoms, creating a very Hanoi atmosphere. Many foreign tourists choose to stop, sip a cappuccino or sidewalk lemon tea, and watch the people go by, experiencing a Hanoi that is both ancient and vibrant.

Hang Ma Street is adorned with vibrant colors, featuring flags, lanterns, masks, and traditional toys, attracting large crowds of locals and tourists to visit and shop in the days leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Photo: HN)

Hang Ma Street is beginning to take on a vibrant new look. The street, already bright year-round, becomes even more splendid as the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches. The rows of shops simultaneously display lanterns, papier-mâché masks, small drums, lion heads… creating a lively tapestry of colors. The laughter of children, the excitement of strolling visitors, and the golden sunlight make Hang Ma Street the most dazzling highlight in Hanoi's autumn landscape.

Hang Ma Market – a familiar destination that locals and tourists alike cannot miss during the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Photo: HN)

A colorful corner of Hang Ma street. (Photo: HN)

Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival masks are on display and for sale on Hang Ma Street. (Photo: HN)

It is in this interplay between the present and the past, between peace and hustle and bustle, that autumn in Hanoi becomes a distinctive "brand," captivating tourists and deepening the love of Hanoians for the land they live in.

Therefore, each passing autumn not only leaves behind beautiful images in the eyes of travelers, but also deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people of Hanoi a sense of pride, a pure emotion difficult to put into words – an emotion that makes anyone who has experienced it want to return once more, to once again fully live in the gentle yet profound beauty of Hanoi in autumn.

Source: Hanoi Moi Newspaper

Source: http://sodulich.hanoi.gov.vn/thu-ha-noi-qua-tung-goc-pho.html