There are certain things that are a sure sign that Autumn is in the air. Here are several sights and flavors that will make you realize Summer has left, and autumn has rolled into town.
Ripe persimmons are one of popular signs of autumn.
You can easily find the rich and delicious fruit in the baskets of roadside vendors on Hanoi streets.
Com (green rice) is an Autumn specialty in Hanoi.
Seeing ripe dracontomelon fruits, people immediately think of the autumnal Hanoi. The fruit is peeled and then sugared or salted to create a favorite treat for many people.
When autumn comes, Hang Ma Street in Hanoi Old Quarter is a hive of activity with people buying and selling Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes, traditional handmade lanterns and other toys.
Hanoians can brighten their day with a colorful bunch of flowers sold on the streets.
Giang Vo street is covered with golden leaves.
The leaves of most trees change color in autumn, whereas Loc vung sheds its leaves in spring. Therefore, seeing the red and yellow leaf canopies of Loc vung trees, many people think of autumn in Hanoi.
Bright yellow leaves appear like speckles on the tarmac of Tran Phu street.
Rays of autumn sunshine light up a Cao Thang apartment building.