HANOI’S AUTUMN SPECIALTIES: SCENERY, CULINARY & BEYOND

Calm and serene, accompanied by a cool breeze, the sky is overcast and rainy in both the early morning and late evening. These are the unmistakable signs that Hanoi’s autumn, the most enchanting season of the thousand-year-old capital, has made its return.
Whether this is your first time in Hanoi or not, there must be a fluttering feeling about the nostalgic autumn of Hanoi. So let’s wake up early with Silk Path, admire the romantic autumn sky, take a walk on the peaceful streets to appreciate the life, people and ‘specialties’ of Hanoi’s autumn.

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ELEGANT AFTERNOON TEA AT SILK PATH

In recent years, enjoying afternoon tea has gradually become familiar to young people in Vietnam. What makes afternoon tea so attractive and popular? Let’s find out with Silk Path!

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BEST THINGS TO DO IN HANOI, VIETNAM: 3D2N itinerary

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With more than 1000 years of history, Hanoi is the political, cultural, and economic center of Vietnam. Behind every corner of the city is a story about Hanoi – the heart of the country, a part of the glorious history of the Vietnamese nation. Visitors can feel a unique spirit and quaint town atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else.

 

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MORE THAN ‘PHO’: 5 MUST-TRY FOOD IN HANOI

More than Pho – the Vietnamese most famous dish, there are many must-try local foods in Hanoi that you will definitely fall in love with. Read our article to discover the best of what the capital city of Vietnam can offer for those food lovers.
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Cốm – Young rice, a flavour of Hanoi autumn

Autumn is probably the best time to travel to Hanoi: gentle breezes, golden sunlight, silver-orange leaves, romantic flowers & a lot of seasonal foods. Cốm (young rice or green rice flakes) is one of the capital’s autumn signatures.

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Ô MAI – A HANOI DELICIOUS NOSH

Ô Mai (Salted or sugared dry fruits) – a special gift to buy when traveling Hanoi, which has always been recognized as a famous Vietnamese snack. Owing to specific materials and handed-down recipes from generation to generation, Ô Mai has become a specialty of Hanoi.

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VIETNAMESE BAGUETTE – BÁNH MÌ

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Being introduced into Vietnam during the French colonization, the baguette has been named as ‘bánh mì’ since then, which usually has airier crumb and crispier crust than the French baguette due to the baking tools and technique.

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HANOI’S TOFU PUDDING

Hanoi is a street food-lover’s paradise, but for first-time visitors, the plethora of options can be a bit overwhelming. Have no fear though, as we’re here to introduce you to one of the city’s top desserts, “tao pho” or tofu pudding.

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CHA CA LA VONG – HANOI-STYLE GRILLED FISH

“Cha ca La Vong”, “Cha ca Thang Long” or “Cha ca Ha Thanh” (Hanoi Tumeric Grilled Fish with Dill) is an iconic Hanoian dish and a culinary myth for visitors and food lovers coming to the Capital City. A chunk of golden fish plated on an aromatic bed served with a special dipping sauce, every inch of “Cha ca La Vong” boasts a unique dining experience regarding taste and cooking procedure.

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