There are many vendors on the street of Hanoi and Saigon but they are different. If Hanoian vendors are very familiar with bamboo frames and baskets, Saigonese vendors use trolleys.

Hanoi has "mobile flower shops," which are bamboo flat winnowing baskets placed on bike racks. Saigon has flower shops.

The fruit trays for Tet (lunar New Year) of the Hanoian and the Saigonese are also different. Hanoi people prefer bananas, grapefruit, peaches and kumquat, while the Saigonese favorite are custard, coconut, papaya, mango and fig.

In the spring, Hanoi has red and pink peach flowers while Saigon has yellow apricot flowers.

The Hanoians like eating at sidewalk restaurants, with "portable" plastic tables and chairs. The Saigonese often go to indoor restaurants.

The breakfast of the Hanoian is pretty full while a cup of coffee may be the breakfast of the Saigonese.

Beginning the meal, Hanoians are busy with inviting each others to eat while the Saigonese do not have that rule in the family.

A quick lunch? It is bun cha (vermicelli and grilled chopped meat) for the Hanoian and broken rice with pork, beef, etc. for the Saigonese.

The Hanoian prefer the salty, sour and bitter tastes than the Saigonese. Sweet and spicy are preferred by Saigon people.

Hanoi and the hot cup of tea. Saigon and the glass of iced milk coffee

The Hanoi people like drinking lemon tea and chatting with each other whle the Saigon people prefer grouping up and sipping coffee on the ground. In particular, the Saigonese love singing and music. If you see a man playing guitar and singing at a coffee shop, do not be surprised.

Hanoi people receive guests with a cup of hot tea. Saigon people offer guests with mineral water or soft water.

In Hanoi, it rains all day long, even from day to day. In Saigon, it rains and then it is sunny.
 

The Hanoi is attached importance to rituals and social status.

The difference in the voice of the people of Hanoi and Saigon? Let’s imagine the difference between the sound of the piano and the violin.

In thinking and behavior, the Hanoian promote ingenuity and dedication. The Saigon people attach important to frankness, understanding. 

The hats of the traffic police officers in Hanoi and Saigon are also different. 

The wedding party in Hanoi is usually held at noon while in Saigon it is in the evening. 

The Hanoian often group up to drink after work and go home before bedtime. The Saigonese can have party all night because this place is the "city that never sleeps." 

The Hanoian seem to wake up earlier than Saigonese. 

Four-seat taxi is more common in Hanoi while seven-seat taxi is favored in Saigon.

The Hanoian value their appearance so they take very seriously with their vehicle. The Saigonese are easy-going with this. 

Hanoi has Hoan Kiem Lake. Saigon has the Turtle Lake. 

Traffic congestion is common in both Hanoi and Saigon but it seems that the Hanoi people are better in passing through flows of vehicles.

Sometimes, the excitement and hustle push me like crazy. But let’s notice that in the rush, the Hanoi people still have something leisurely.