The temperatures getting cooler and leaves changing colour can only lead to one conclusion— autumn has arrived. Here are 10 reasons why Hanoi is best in autumn.



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1. National Day. On September 2, the city streets are lined with the red and yellow colourful national flag and virtually every nook and cranny festooned with red ribbons and banners.

 

 

 

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2. Sunny very nice weather. Beautiful, cool, clear, sunny days with a light breeze are the norm for Hanoi during autumn.

 

 

 

 

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3. Autumn breezes. Hanoians enjoy living in the moment of cool autumn breezes.

 

 

 

 

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4. Cuisine. Traditional dishes just taste better in autumn, especially ‘com’ (young, green rice), a specialty that has been popular for ages.

 

 

 

 

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5. Season of sudden rains. Autumn is the season of refreshingly cool sudden rains.

 

 

 

 

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6. Sidewalk cafes. Sitting at a sidewalk cafe in the cool romantic autumn days enjoying a cup of coffee with friends is not only a city, but a national pastime.

 

 

 

 

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7. Dragontomelon fruit. Along with the winds of autumn come dracontomelon fruit sold by vendors along the city streets, packed chock full of memories for so many.

 

 

 

 

 

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8. Gold leaves. The streets piled high with yellow leaves are always a source of inspiration for many budding poets, songwriters, painters and photographers.  

 

 

 

 

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9. Early autumn mornings. A lovely morning, the bright sunshine and fresh air tantalize the senses in autumn.

 

 

 

 

 

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10. Seasonal flowers. The fragrant Hoa Sua or ‘milk flower’ has symbolized autumn in song and poetry in Hanoi for centuries. 
 


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