Everything Loses to Hanoi’s Autumn

Dung (Emma)
Oct 15
1 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

There’s something truly magical about this season. The air turns cool and crisp, the sunlight feels softer, and the scent of milk flowers drifts through every corner of the city. Golden leaves blanket the streets, and life seems to slow down - people sip coffee on the sidewalks, enjoy young green rice (cốm) with friends or loved ones, and smile at strangers for no reason at all.

Phan Dinh Phung Street and Hoan Kiem Lake glow with colors and laughter - women in elegant áo dài pose for photos, holding bouquets of daisies or standing beside flower vendors’ bicycles overflowing with fresh blooms. It’s a scene that feels both timeless and poetic, capturing the very soul of Hanoi’s autumn.

In the afternoon, couples ride motorbikes around West Lake, chasing the breeze and watching the sunset - pure romance in the Hanoi way.

For us locals, this is the most beautiful time of the year - calm, romantic, and full of gentle charm. Every breath, every scene, every cup of coffee feels a little more special.

That’s why we, Hanoians, always say "Vạn vật đều thua mùa thu Hà Nội" - “Everything loses to Hanoi’s autumn.”

Have you ever experienced it yourself? 😉