Hanoi’s Flower Vendors – The Gentle Charm of autumn

Hanoi Flower Vendors in Early Autumn

When you come to Hanoi, you’ll easily spot women wearing conical hats, their faces half-hidden, only their eyes and gentle smiles showing. They sit quietly by the sidewalk or stand on the street beside an old bicycle carrying a huge basket of fresh flowers.

If you look closely, those flowers tell you what season it is in Hanoi. In summer, it’s the pink lotus season - the symbol of purity and calm. And now, in early autumn, the streets are covered with tiny white daisies - cúc họa mi in Vietnamese. They bloom only for a short time, marking the arrival of Hanoi’s most poetic season. Locals, including us, can never resist stopping to admire or buy a bunch to take a piece of autumn home.

Come visit Hanoi this season, meet the Hanoi flower vendors around West Lake or Phan Dinh Phung Street, and see how a simple bunch of flowers can make you fall in love with the city all over again. 😉

These flower carts stay a familiar sight into Hanoi in November, as the daisy season settles in.

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Dung (Emma) Co-founder of Beyond Vietnam

Xin chào! I’m Dung, but many travellers call me Emma. I grew up on the outskirts of Hanoi, and no matter how far I travel, this busy and slightly chaotic city still feels most like home.

I’ve explored Vietnam on my own and with the people I love, while also spending years volunteering and joining community projects. Along the way, I’ve collected plenty of stories, local tips and unforgettable moments. I share them here to help you feel closer to Hanoi and Vietnam, hopefully even before you arrive.

You can also find me on Facebook. Come and say hi!