Autumn in Vietnam is from September to November, the season experiences the most romantic time of the year. While Hanoi and Northern Vietnam are favored by nature with cool, mild climate, the Central and the South of Vietnam tend to have more days of drizzling rain.
It is not unreasonable when autumn lasting from September to November is the high tourist season in Vietnam. This period of time gives the most pleasant climate of the year especially in Hanoi and Northern Vietnam, where feature cool but also sunny weather ranging from 24-30°C.
Autumn is considered to be the most romantic time in Hanoi when you can enjoy a lot of specialties like green young rice (Cốm), dracontomelon (edible fruit named Sấu), blackboard trees (Hoa Sua), etc. Likewise, the North highland areas immerse in yellow grain, which offers spectacular scenes to attract a lot of photographers and travelers.
The Central and the South of Vietnam are lesser favored in autumn as these regions must experience plenty of rainfall. The temperature range of both areas has least variation of 30 degrees Celsius but traveling to the Central and the South in autumn still brings its own unique experience.
Here are some best places you should visit in Vietnam in Autumn
Hanoi capital – peaceful city
 

Hanoi is one of the most amazing places to visit in autumn for individuals, couples and families as visiting Hanoi in autumn can save them from both the sweltering heat of the summer and the chilly winds of the winter. This city capital offers a variety of historical sites and local landmarks that worth a visit. Some of the featured places in Hanoi are Sword Lake and Old Quarter. The old quarter is famous for 36 iconic streets named after the products sold by the residents. You can go shopping and admire the old architecture of houses in this area. Sword Lake, situated in the heart of the city, has a gorgeous scenery view with historical value that will take your breath away.
Or you can visit many museums and temples, pogodas and also historics sites In Hanoi
Halong Bay – Paradise on the earth that must try when arrive VietNam
 

Halong Bay
If you are a sea lover, a Ha Long bay won’t disappoint you. It is a world UNESCO site and comprises of hundreds of small islets. The beautiful view and splashing sound of sea will transport you to another world in no time. It is one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam throughout the year but autumn is the best time to visit thanks to cool and sunny climate. You can enjoy a lot of exciting activities such as rock climbing, scuba diving and hiking, etc.

Ninh Binh – best destination in Red river ( Tam Coc – Hoa Lu – Trang An )
 

Ninh Binh is located in the Northern region of  Vietnam and boasts of its magnificent landscape and scenery. It has limestone cliffs across rice fields and provides a rural setting that is serene. Some of the activities to explore are bike-riding through the rice fields, temple-hopping, visiting Tam Coc or Trang An, which are all suitable in cool autumn.

Hoian Ancient Town – Quang Nam Province
 

Hoian located in the South Eastern region of Vietnam boasts of its incredible legacy of ancient Japanese houses and Chinese temples. Hoian has attractive Thu Bon river and waterfront area with amazing restaurants and lively bars where visitors can enjoy a variety of cuisine and drink. Boats can also be hired for fishing or just to explore the neighboring areas. During the autumn nights, visitors can buy lanterns and release them to the river, which is such a romantic and exciting activity.

Mekong Delta
 

Cai Be Floating Market – Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta is situated at the southernmost point of Vietnam. It has a maze of rivers, swamps, and islands. Floating market is one of the most featured things you have to witness since residents here make their living majorly on boats. Visiting Mekong Delta is appropriate for any season, 

Festival not to be missed in Autumn in Vietnam
Mid-Autumn Festival
According to the Vietnamese customs and traditions from the past to the present, the Mid Autumn Festival is held on 15th August (lunar calendar). On this occasion, parents express love to their children and give them gifts. This is also the reunion occasion for many members of the family.
During the festival, adults will drink and enjoy the moon’s beauty; children will play the colorful lanterns, wearing masks, watching lion dances, singing Moon songs. On the night of full moon festival, adults and children prepare many different foods in the form of a feast. The most specialty cake of Mid-Autumn festival is Moon cake which is a symbol of luck, happiness and wealth.
Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the significant traditions of  Vietnamese people. It is a festival of friendship day, the season of happiness, the occasion of reunion and love for family.

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