The Beauty of Hanoi in Autumn

Once series of heavy rains and the burning sun are replaced by rays of pale light and a hint of coldness in the soft, gentle breeze, Hanoians know right away it was time for the arrival of autumn.

Autumn comes to Hanoi with gentle rays of sun reflected off the lakes in sparkles of light, dying everything in glittering gold.

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Autumn sun is very gentle and soothing. Having a walk by Sword Lake one morning in the generous warmth, and suddenly all the ordinary loveliness autumn brings to Hanoi would be explored and laid out under the bright sunshine. I love how autumn's sun beautifully shines on morning dew, making them look like droplets of sparkling crystal. I love the bright light radiated through web of branches, putting on my head a crown of golden sparks. I love how autumn's sun polishes Hanoi and makes the city glow brilliantly, less fervent, yet especially peaceful and lovely.

Autumn comes to Hanoi with the sweet scent of milk flowers floating through every little street corner of the city.

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Milk flower has been a unique symbol of Hanoi's autumn since forever. Its sweet fragrance, its lovely and pure milky white color, the shades of its luxuriant branches, all have always been a deep longing for me whenever I miss Hanoi during this season.

Autumn comes to Hanoi with rows of deciduous trees and avenues carpeted by crispy fallen leaves in various shades of red, orange, and yellow.

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Tumbling gracefully in autumn breeze, the leaves that once clothed the trees with rich shades of green perform their beautiful aerial dance before resting peacefully on the ground. This light rain of gold and crimson brings Hanoi streets a sense of vague sadness, yet gorgeously beautiful in a very romantic way.

Autumn comes to Hanoi with a breathtaking beauty that is extremely charming, so pure and peaceful yet mysterious. Perhaps no other season could bring the capital city of Vietnam such remarkable beauty, such refined elegance in the simplest and most ordinary way. Hanoi during autumn is really beautiful – the kind of “beautiful” that could make you go all emotional without even knowing why…