Unlike any place, Hanoi is not dreamy like Hue, not noisy like Saigon and not vibrant like Da Nang. Hanoi is simply itself, gentle, romantic and elegant. Winter in Hanoi which is charming but not colourful still remains in the mind of anyone who has ever experienced.
When the milk flowers are dying, no longer carrying the characteristic scent all over the streets, autumn in Hanoi has prepared to stay back in favour for the winter which gives people lots of emotions. (Photo by Mai Lan)
Hanoi has been known for sidewalk ice tea; However, in winter, it is sidewalk hot tea. This simple drink of Hanoians can warm up anyone’s heart in the cold wind. (Photo by Mai Lan)
From the sidewalk stalls to the coffee shops on the balcony corners, there is nowhere to lack a cup of hot tea. People sit closer together and tell each other daily stories. (Photo by Ngo Ba Minh Quang)
… or simply sit on their own, smoke a cigarette, drink a cup of tea and see others pass by. (Photo by Zing)
If milk flowers are signals of the autumn in Hanoi, daisy invites the winter. These days, white daisy vendors are found throughout the streets… (Photo by Mai Lan)
… and bring with them the winter to Hanoi. (Photo by Mai Lan)
Despite the cold winds and weather of the winter, daisy flowers are still white and purely beautiful. Adding to the colour, the winter also brings the smell of baked sweet potato making people’s hearts flutter. (Photo by Mai Lan)
The winter in Hanoi is only be felt most clearly through cycling slowly on the ancient streets, listening to the wind blowing freely into the hair. (Photo by Cao Anh Tuan)
At that time, Hanoi is no longer rushed nor crowed. All are brought together in every cycle of the bike. (Photo by Mai Lan)
Hanoi is featured in another aspect by street vendors who go through all roads despite the cold. (Photo by Mai Lan)
In the winter, Hanoi becomes more ancient … (Photo by Cao Anh Tuan)
Not only do older people feel time goes slowly, children are likely to be less hyperactive. (Photo by Mai Lan)
An An