Most beautiful Hanoi street in Autumn

Sunshines through tree canopy in Phan Dinh Phung street, described as among the most beautiful ones in the capital city of Hanoi. Both local people and tourists are said to fall in love with the beauty of autumn in the street, located in Ba Dinh district in the city. Stretching about 1.5 km, it is a one-way street starting from Mai Xuan Thuong to Hang Cot. The street also crosses Hoang Dieu, Dang Dung, Nguyen Tri Phuong and Hang Bun streets. It is named after Phan Dinh Phung (1847 – 1896), a Vietnamese revolutionary who led armies against French colonial occupational forces in Vietnam. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The road, over 1 km in length, is welcoming one of the most beautiful seasons in the year. In Hanoi, autumn is dubbed the season of sunshines. The spring brings in warmth after a biting cold winter, and a scorching summer follows. It rains. Then, autumn steps in gracefully, bringing cool, gentle breezes and sunlight that sprinkles just the right amount of warmth all around. The sky shows a brilliant smile. Autumn in Hanoi lasts from early September to November. The nice weather creating a suitable temperature in autumn in Hanoi is one of the top choices for visitors to the city during this time. The temperature is from 18 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius. What an ideal temperature to visit the city! (Photo: Vietnamplus)

The city is said to be the most charming and romantic by many, especially in autumn. People often are reminiscent of Hanoi early morning when road surface is flooded in sunshine. Hanoi welcomed 2.9 million visitors, all from localities inside the country, in the first nine months of 2021, a fall of 57.5 percent year on year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the city’s Department of Tourism. The department reported that total revenue of the sector also dropped 66.2 percent over the same period last year to 8.17 trillion VND (356.1 million USD). In the coming time, the department will focus on strengthening COVID-19 prevention and control among those who engage in tourism activities in the city, while increasing information technology application in tourism management. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Phan Dinh Phung boasts the widest pavement in Hanoi capital filled with ancient canopy trees. The street is within walking distance of only 2km from Hoan Kiem lake at the heart of the city, which is also among the top destinations for foreign tourists. A large number of people sit and jog around the lake every day for a moment of tranquility and delight, thanks to its optimal location, scenery and perimetre of 1,750 metres. People can be seen walking around the lake all the year round, especially during the weekends with fair weather of Hanoi’s Autumn. At that time, the air will be a little cool, filled with gentle sunshine and clear blue sky. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Commuters ride their scooters through the street. When sunshine filters through tree leaves, it creates a myriad of long light trails onto road surface, thus creating a picturesque and romantic scene. The golden sunlight in Hanoi is also impressive. The sunshine of the early morning is beautiful and dreamy, dying a fresh colour on the ancient and gentle features of the capital. Not only Hanoians but also tourists are easy to fall in love with the specialties of the autumn sun. However, Vietnam has not yet opened its doors to international tourists. The number of foreigners coming to Hanoi during this time is modest, mainly experts and workers staying in the country. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

It is also a favourable place for taking photos in Hanoi. Stretching about 1.5 km, it is a one-way street starting from Mai Xuan Thuong to Hang Cot. The street also crosses Hoang Dieu, Dang Dung, Nguyen Tri Phuong and Hang Bun streets. It is named after Phan Dinh Phung (1847 – 1896), a Vietnamese revolutionary who led armies against French colonial occupational forces in Vietnam. The street is close to various tourist destinations in Hanoi, including the Central Sector of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. It was recognised as a special national relic site in 2009 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in August 2010. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

People often slow down when they go along Phan Dinh Phung street to enjoy the wonderful scene which is by no means a common occurrence. Gazing at the streets these days, they are often astonished by its beauty which is enhanced by the touch of autumn that makes leaves fall. Autumn is agreed by many as the best time of the year in the capital city. It has become a source of inspiration for Vietnamese artists. The sweet autumn’s flavours, sights, sounds and smells are all memorable. The sky is blue, the sun gently warms the body instead of leaving you in a pool of sweat and the colours all around are vividly beautiful. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Phan Dinh Phung is said to be alluring all year round, but the peak of its beauty must be in autumn. The road was named after a Vietnamese revolutionary from Ha Tinh province who was among the most prominent of the Confucian court scholars involved in anti-French military campaigns in the 19th century and was cited after his death by 20th-century nationalists as a national hero. The street, about 1.5 km in length stretching from Mai Xuan Thuong street to Hang Cot street, is home to a lot of historical buildings, including the beautiful Cua Bac Church. It is among those with the widest sidewalks in the capital, with its rows of trees creating shade and a lovely and tranquil scene. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The scenery must be differentiated with when the parallel rows of old Indochina Dragonplum trees change their leaves in April and May. In autumn, the street seems to turn more solemn and romantic. The combination of the yellow colour of falling leaves and stained old walls makes a picture of pure nostalgia. Scenes like this are a characteristic of Hanoi where the old and new merge together. That is why the city is dear to its residents and becomes a magnet to visitors. Hanoi has been emerging as a top destination for both domestic and foreign travelers in recent years, and it is still working to establish itself as a tourist magnet. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

People’s warm feelings for Hanoi are believed to grow stronger when they go to this street in autumn. Phan Dinh Phung is among those with the widest sidewalks in the capital, with its rows of trees creating shade and a lovely and tranquil scene. As Vietnam has not yet opened its door to foreign visitors due to COVID-19, tourism enterprises in Hanoi are devising plans to welcome back domestic tourists. Unique and attractive products are being developed and many stimulus programmes will be launched to ensure safety for tourists and those working in the industry. Some localities are doing well in pandemic prevention and control as well as studying their tourism policies to organise tours to safe destinations with a view to better serving domestic holidaymakers. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The street flooded in sunshine is a unique trait of the capital city in autumn. Phan Dinh Phung, about 1.5 km in length stretching from Mai Xuan Thuong street to Hang Cot street, is home to a lot of historical buildings, including the beautiful Cua Bac Church. The Hanoi Department of Tourism also asked relevant agencies to form attractive and specialised tourism products and services to create new experiences, meeting the needs and tastes of holidaymakers in the new normal situation. Given the high risk of COVID-19 outbreaks, meeting the pandemic prevention and control requirements and ensuring safety for visitors and the community remain a priority. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Commuters drive along Phan Dinh Phung street. It is not possible to see the alluring beauty of the street at its peak very often. The street’s pavements are also a popular place for young Vietnamese to check in. Their various corners can be easily found in photos published on several local Instagram and Facebook pages. The street has long been famous for its green, quiet space and much less traffic. Phan Dinh Phung’s pavements are perfect for pedestrians. They are among the widest sidewalks in the capital, with their famous three rows of giant old “sau” trees giving shade all year round and creating a lovely and tranquil scene. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A senior citizen rides his bicycle on Phan Dinh Phung street. It is also the optimal time to stroll across the streets and enjoy a comfortable and cool atmosphere in Hanoi. Walking on the street during this time of the year is a wonderful experience. The sweet autumn’s flavours, sights, sounds and smells are all memorable. The sky is blue, the sun gently warms the body instead of leaving you in a pool of sweat and the colours all around are vividly beautiful. The arrival of the year’s best season almost feels like a reward for making it through the biting cold of winter, the humid days of spring and the oppressive heat of summer. (Photo: Vietnam Plus)

Autumn in Hanoi is usually likened to a girl in her early twenties, who is gentle, a little shy yet attractive. The capital city in autumn has become a source of inspiration for generations of artists, including photographers, poets, writers and composers. Autumn in Hanoi lasts from early September to November. The nice weather creating a suitable temperature in autumn in Hanoi is one of the top choices to visit the city during this time. Hanoi has become more and more integrated into the world, having been given the title ‘A City for Peace’ by UNESCO. It is also known as a safe and friendly destination, with consistent successes of many international events. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

For such an evident reason, travelers often make plans to visit famous destinations in the capital city. Hanoi welcomed 2.9 million visitors, all from localities inside the country, in the first nine months of 2021, a fall of 57.5 percent year on year, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the city’s Department of Tourism. The department reported that total revenue of the sector also dropped 66.2 percent over the same period last year to 8.17 trillion VND (356.1 million USD). In the coming time, the department will focus on strengthening COVID-19 prevention and control among those who engage in tourism activities in the city, while increasing information technology application in tourism management. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A corner of Phan Dinh Phung street. Spring in Hanoi comes in with drizzle and warm weather after a long, cold winter. Then the blazing summer brings in the gentle purple of Giant Crape-myrtle on many streets around the city. The proceeding cold, dry winter is warmed up by the many weddings celebrated throughout the season. Meanwhile, autumn exhibits a unique feature that people adore inexplicably. Autumn makes Hanoi even more beautiful. Walking around Hanoi at dawn in the cool autumn air, tourists will see many bicycles carrying white and yellow daisies from the outskirts to sell inside the city. There are many kinds of autumn flowers in Hanoi, offered by vendors using bicycles or mobile trolleys. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

All tree-lined streets in Hanoi deliver a sense of nostalgia and are romantic. When autumn comes to Hanoi, sunlight glitters on the streets, cool wind begins to blow, the sky is brilliant blue, and trees quiver in the light breeze. In this season, walking around Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the city is a true pleasure to relieve stress and worry of life. Around Sword Lake in autumn, the scenery is really spectacular with luxuriant trees, the charming The Huc Bridge, and the ancient Turtle Tower. Though Hanoi has four different seasons in a year, autumn remains the most suitable time to wander along the beautiful streets and enjoy the city to the fullest. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

The time of most beautiful sunshine lasts from 6am to 8am. The golden sunlight in early morning in Hanoi is impressive, beautiful and dreamy, dying a fresh colour on the ancient and gentle features of the capital. Not only Hanoians but also the tourists are easy to fall in love with the specialties of the autumn sun. The road was named after a Vietnamese revolutionary from Ha Tinh province who was among the most prominent of the Confucian court scholars involved in anti-French military campaigns in the 19th century and was cited after his death by 20th-century nationalists as a national hero. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The time also marks the start of the city’s dynamic lifestyle when locals take to the street to do morning exercise or go to their workplace. Hanoi’s 2021 population is estimated at more than 4.87 million, according to the World Population Review. Though Hanoi has four different seasons, autumn remains the most suitable time to wander along the beautiful streets and enjoy the city to the fullest. Autumn in Hanoi lasts from early September to November. The nice weather creating a suitable temperature in autumn in Hanoi is one of the top choices to visit the city during this time. The temperature is from 18 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

Yellow leaves scatter around big stumps of old deciduous Indochina Dragonplum trees (called “Sau” in Vietnamese). Despite its slow growth pace, the taproot tree is particularly suitable to urban areas for its strength against violent winds and big shadows year-round. The tree is a significant feature of Hanoi, planted on various streets across the city from the late 19th century. Life in Hanoi is often described as ‘fast-paced’, as people often rush to reach their destinations as soon as possible and avoid being stuck too long in traffic, amid the large number of vehicles, smoke and dust. However, once they travel to Phan Dinh Phung, most of them feel that the pace of live has been slowed down. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A woman holds her baby while strolling along Phan Dinh Phung street. What makes the street so special is that although it is located at a bustling area in downtown Hanoi, it is quiet and peaceful instead of being turbulent. The street has long been famous for its green, quiet space and much less traffic and is perfect for pedestrians. Its pavements are also a popular place for young Vietnamese to check in. Their various corners can be easily found in photos published on several local Instagram and Facebook pages. They are among the widest sidewalks in the capital, with their famous three rows of giant old “sau” trees giving shade all year round and creating a lovely and tranquil scene. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Two parallel rows of old Indochina Dragonplum trees on a pavement covered with yellow leaves of Phan Dinh Phung street. Hanoi wins the heart of many thanks to its movie-like romantic sceneries. The taproot tree is particularly suitable to urban areas for its strength against violent winds and big shadows year-round. It is a significant feature of Hanoi, planted on various streets across the city from the late 19th century. The fruit from its tiny white flowers is also widely loved by Hanoians, as it is the distinct ingredient for several local beloved dishes and drinks. It can be boiled in water morning glory vegetables to make a sour soup or processed into a kind of sweet syrup to drink with ice. (Photo: VietnamPlus)