7 Tours to Experience Autumn in Hanoi 2024
Autumn in Hanoi offers unique experiences that engage all five senses. Enjoy the vibrant sights of falling leaves, listen to the gentle sounds of the streets, and savor the rich flavors of local street food. Don’t miss visiting traditional villages and the ancient Duong Lam, where you can explore local culture and craftsmanship. These moments create unforgettable memories for every traveler in the charming capital.
Experience Hanoi’s autumn through the senses
Cathedral in Hanoi
- Means: walking.
- Time: Half a day
- Itinerary: Visitors can depart from Thuyen Quang Lake, walk along Nguyen Du Street to enjoy the scent of milk flowers—a “specialty” of Hanoi’s autumn (olfactory). Then, visitors head to Nha Tho Street to take photos outside Hanoi Cathedral and enjoy lemon tea on the sidewalk (taste).
General Director of AZA Travel, Nguyen Tien Dat, mentioned that Autumn in Hanoi offers cool weather, perfect for “slow living” walking tours, allowing guests to savor the city’s charm.
On the next journey, visitors go to Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy Trang Tien ice cream, stroll along Dinh Tien Hoang Street, and visit Ly Thai To flower garden for photos, along with But Tower, The Huc Bridge, and Ngoc Son Temple. Guests can also explore the ancient streets of Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, and Ma May (visual), indulging in egg coffee and green rice cakes. Don’t miss a visit to Dong Xuan market for shopping and lunch in the Old Quarter, featuring dishes like bun cha and cha ca La Vong.
Visitors can travel on their own or book a tour with a guide (especially useful for those from other provinces unfamiliar with Hanoi streets).
- Tour prices start from 50 USD.
Autumn photography tour in Hanoi
Guests take photos with the Turtle Tower located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Vu Ngoc Thien
Beautiful places to take photos of autumn in Hanoi include Hoan Kiem Lake and the ancient trees along the lake, But Tower, The Huc Bridge, Ngoc Son Temple, Ba Kieu Temple, Hoa Phong Tower, Ly Thai To Flower Garden. Visitors can take photos on their own or hire a photographer with packages from 100,000 VND, depending on the time of shooting.
- Tour price from 15 USD.
Food tour Hanoi
Shrimp cake, a famous specialty of Hanoi cuisine. Photo: Thanh Thuy
- Vehicle: bicycles, motorbike, walking
- Time: Half a day
In 2024, Tripadvisor announced the 25 destinations with the best cuisine in the world, worth visiting, Hanoi ranked third.
Some specialties in Hanoi include pho, bun cha, banh tom, cha ca La Vong, ca phe kem cuon, bun oc. Hanoi Foodtour will help visitors both admire the streets of the capital and discover special dishes. The Old Quarter is an ideal area for visitors to enjoy the dining experience. Visitors can also participate in cooking classes such as making egg coffee, making fried spring rolls, spring rolls, banana flower chicken salad.
After lunch, visitors can enjoy snacks such as banh goi, khoai, banana, nem ran, banh mi, banh bao, che, fruit salad, famous snacks in Hanoi, iced tea on the sidewalk. ư
- The tour starts from Hoan Kiem Lake, priced at 50 USD
Tour to visit Van Phuc Silk Village, Ha Dong
Students pedal on a road decorated with colorful umbrellas in Van Phuc silk village Photo: Ngoc Thanh
- Means: bicycles, motorbike, car
- Time: Half a day
According to the National Tourism Administration, when talking about beautiful and famous silk-weaving villages in Vietnam, it is impossible not to mention Van Phuc village in Ha Dong district. In addition to shopping for Ao Dai and silk scarves at affordable prices, visitors can explore the village by bike, enjoying the scenic views along the way.
While there, you can visit Van Phuc pagoda to pray for peace, the temple dedicated to the founder of the profession, the silk conservation center, and the colorful mural road in front of the village communal houseyard. Don’t forget to wear Ao Dai for stunning photos and check-ins!
- Tour prices start from 50 USD
Duong Lam tour – watch the show Tinh Hoa Bac Bo
7 Tours to Experience Autumn in Hanoi 2024
- Means: bicycles, motorbike, car
- Time: One day
After exploring all the sights and relics in the center of Hanoi, visitors continue to visit Duong Lam ancient village – one of the attractive tourist destinations in the suburbs. Duong Lam today still preserves many ancient houses hundreds of years old.
According to the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, in 2006, Duong Lam became the first ancient village in Vietnam to be awarded the National Historical and Cultural Relic Certificate. In 2019, Duong Lam was recognized as a City-level tourist destination.
During the journey to visit the ancient village, visitors can also visit Son Tay ancient citadel and Khai Nguyen Pagoda (Tan Vien Son Quoc Tu), Mia Pagoda with many unique ancient architectural features. Visitors visit the communal house and mausoleum of Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen – two kings from Duong Lam; Mong Phu village nearby and the church of Giang Van Minh, enjoy local specialties such as Lam tea, peanut candy, and Son Tay rice cakes.
In the evening, visitors see Tinh Hoa Bac Bo, a live show recreating the traditions of the ancient Northern Delta region—tour price from 55 USD.
City Tour – Autumn in Hanoi
Dong Xuan market in Hanoi
- Transportation: elevated railway, bus, bicycles
- Time: Half a day
According to Mr. Dat, taking the train to see Hanoi from above is a “memorable” experience and worth trying.
Itinerary: At 9 AM, visitors take the elevated train from Nhon station to Cau Giay station and then back to Nhon. From Cau Giay station, you can take bus number 5 to Long Bien, then move to Dong Xuan market to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
For a more immersive experience, consider joining the Hanoi Bike Tour, where you can pedal through the charming streets and discover hidden gems along the way. Dong Xuan market, one of the largest and oldest traditional markets in Hanoi, is an ideal destination for shopping for a variety of products, from clothes and shoes to household items and local cuisine. The market offers many delicious dishes such as shrimp cakes, rib porridge, salads, and bun cha at affordable prices. “With a bustling atmosphere, Dong Xuan market will bring visitors a true shopping experience of Hanoi culture,” said Mr. Huy Hieu
- Visitors can travel independently or book a guided tour (especially helpful for those from other provinces who are unfamiliar with Hanoi’s streets).
- Tour prices start from 55 USD.
Craft Village Tour: Ha Thai Lacquer Village – Bell Hat Village – Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
Incense drying scene at the gate of Quang Phu Cau village, Ung Hoa district. Photo: Giang Huy
- Vehicles: Cars, motorbikes, and bicycles
- Time: One day
Starting from the Opera House, visitors can travel to Ha Thai village, known for its lacquerware production. Here, you can witness artisans creating beautiful lacquer paintings.
Next, head to Chuong village in Thanh Oai district to learn about the traditional conical hat production process. Tourists will also have the chance to make hats with artisans, taking home a unique souvenir.
After lunch, guests will continue to Quang Phu Cau incense village, where the atmosphere is always bustling, with everyone focused on their tasks. The sounds of splitting vases, bundling toothpicks, and machines cutting incense, combined with the sweet scent of incense sticks, create the village’s distinctive charm. Visitors can capture memorable photos alongside colorful incense bouquets.
- Tour prices start from 75 USD
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