10 things to do when Hanoi enters autumn

When the first northeast monsoon blows, Hanoi enters the most beautiful season of the year with cool weather, golden sunshine and many experiences to try.

Buy a bouquet of daisies

Daisy is also called winter daisy, blooming only once a year. The flowers start blooming when the first northeast monsoon winds appear, usually lasting about a month from mid-October to mid-November every year. Daisy is planted among peach blossom beds in flower gardens in Nhat Tan, Tay Tuu... sold directly in the garden or on flower carts traveling around the city. Buy a bunch of daisy, put it on the living room table, desk, you will feel the autumn atmosphere filling the air. Photo: Giang Trinh

Buy fall gifts

Com is a gift that symbolizes Hanoi in autumn. Com is made from young sticky rice, harvested when the rice grains are still soft, going through the main stages of roasting, pounding and winnowing to remove the husk and impurities. Com is then wrapped in lotus leaves or banana leaves to preserve its softness and natural aroma. Com is delicious and authentic when eaten with ripe bananas. In addition, Hanoi autumn cannot lack ripe apricots soaked in salt and chili, ripe red persimmons or pickled persimmons. Photo: Vu Minh Quan

Evening motorbike ride, smelling the scent of milk flowers

Put away your car that you use every day and take a motorbike for a stroll in the evening, you will have a "very poetic" experience in Hanoi in autumn. The milk flowers on the street have a gentle, sweet fragrance, not feeling "harsh" like when you stay close for too long. The dim street lights, the gentle monsoon winds and the typical scent of Hanoi's autumn create a picture that is both romantic and nostalgic. Photo: Giang Trinh

Listen to songs about Hanoi in autumn

Autumn in Hanoi, Autumn for you, Street without seasons, My Hanoi, Windy night in Hanoi, Not because of autumn ... are romantic songs about Hanoi that are loved by many people. When Hanoi has the first cold winds of the season, go to music shows or a cozy tea room to enjoy these songs, to feel the change of heaven and earth and the excitement in your heart. You can also invite friends to a karaoke bar to sing songs about autumn in Hanoi. Video : Linh Huong

Enjoying fried shrimp rolls in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Crab is a mollusk that lives in sandy soil in brackish water, near the estuaries of the northern provinces. Crab, after being processed, is considered one of the specialties. Crab grows a lot in Hai Phong (old Hai Duong ), Nghe An, but crab cake is famous in Hanoi, especially in the fall. Hanoians eat crab cake with vermicelli, pickled vegetables, raw vegetables, and sweet and sour fish sauce. Photo: Xuan Phuong

Breakfast and sidewalk coffee

Enjoying breakfast with a bowl of pho or vermicelli noodles at a familiar restaurant and then sitting and drinking coffee on the sidewalk is a cultural feature of Hanoians. In the cool weather, fresh air, and gentle sunshine, a cup of iced brown coffee on the sidewalk will make life less hectic. Hanoi coffee culture is a blend of tradition and modernity. Hanoians enjoy coffee not only to drink, but also to chat, watch the streets or meditate. Photo: Pham Cuong

Take photos at famous places in Hanoi

Phan Dinh Phung Street, the Old Quarter, Quan Chuong Gate (photo), Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, Long Bien Bridge, the Great Church... are not only beautiful destinations but also full of Hanoi's character, attracting people and tourists from all over to check in. A few photos with autumn "props" such as daisies, milk flowers, green rice, roses... will help you preserve unforgettable memories. Photo: Vu Minh Quan

Cycling or jogging early in the morning at West Lake

Waking up early to jog or cycle around West Lake in the fresh autumn air is a typical Hanoian pleasure. You can still smell the lingering scent of milk flowers. The road along the lake in the early morning is peaceful, with little traffic, bringing a feeling of relaxation and refreshment. Cycling or jogging is also a way to enjoy rare "slow living" moments. Don't forget to stop by a typical Hanoi vermicelli and snail restaurant around Tay Ho Palace to recharge your energy for breakfast. Photo: Tuan Anh

Gather family and friends to eat hot pot dishes

Eating hot pot in the cold weather in Hanoi brings a feeling of warmth and happy reunion. Hot pot of crab soup, chicken hot pot or some typical hot pot dishes of Hanoi with steaming steam, rich broth, combined with fresh vegetables, makes diners exclaim while eating. Gathering with friends and relatives, chatting happily in a cozy space, hot pot is not only a dish but also a way to enjoy the autumn moments in Hanoi. Photo: Lau Viet

Do whatever you like

Try doing something you haven't been able to or haven't had time to do for a long time, such as waking up late, taking time to watch a movie at the cinema, cooking a delicious meal for yourself... When the weather turns to the most beautiful season of the year, people seem to want to live slower, cherish every moment of life and their mood is also more excited. Photo: My Linh

Source: Vnexpress Newspaper

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