Autumn - romantic charm of Vietnam’s capital
Every autumn, Hanoi seems to don a new, tender and romantic
cloak – a beauty so distinctive that it leaves a lasting impression on anyone
who visits. Between the sweaty swelter of summertime and the crisp cold weather
of winter, autumn slinks in like a dissonant chord resolving into harmony.
Hanoi nature is at its most photogenic in autumn, with high, clear and blue
sky, leaves changing in various hues of red, yellow and brown, the sun seems to
become softer, kissing the streets with its gilded beam. Seasonal food of Hanoi
autumn is lesser known to visitors, but is among the favourite dishes of
Hanoians. In coffee shops or tea vendors, com (green glutinous rice) wrapped in
fragrant lotus leaves are enjoyed as an autumn snack, together with banana and
a cup of sau (dracontomelon) juice. It is no coincidence that Time Out magazine
(UK) has named Hanoi one of Asia’s most beautiful autumn destinations in 2025.
VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
