In late September, Hanoi settles into mild autumn weather after the summer heat, with clearer skies and warm sunshine bathing streets across the capital. (Photo: Manh Quan)
A clear blue sky, soft sunshine and a light breeze are enough to signal the arrival of autumn in Hanoi. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Hoan Kiem Lake remains a popular destination for residents and visitors, with the cooler autumn weather ideal for walks, conversations or simply relaxing by the water. (Photo: Quan Tran)
The city appears to slow down as residents stroll through the streets, visitors explore familiar landmarks and young people capture Hanoi's autumn scenery. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Soft autumn sunlight filters through the trees, casting golden patches across the streets. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Golden sunlight falls on Hanoi's old houses, highlighting weathered walls, windows and balconies. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Foreign visitors capture Hanoi's sunlit autumn scenery on their phones. (Photo: Manh Quan)
Autumn in Hanoi is also a popular season for dates and commemorative photo shoots. (Photo: Ngoc Luu)
After eight years together, Khanh Duong and Thuy An chose Hanoi's autumn for their wedding photos, taken on their 3,000th day as a couple.
Bich Ngoc, 23, in red, and Hong Hanh travelled more than 100 km from Hung Yen to Hanoi, visiting Quang An Flower Market and St Joseph's Cathedral before ending their afternoon on Phan Dinh Phung Street.
For many, an autumn day in Hanoi would be incomplete without seasonal flavours, from a steaming bowl of pho on a cool morning to fresh green com, or young sticky rice. (Photo: Quan Tran)
Quynh Ngoc, in white, said St Joseph's Cathedral was one of the places she and her friends regularly visited in autumn. After walking and taking photos, they enjoyed com and lemon tea while watching city life go by. (Photo: Quan Tran)
The mild weather also encourages families to take their children outdoors, adding to the lively autumn atmosphere. (Photo: Ngoc Luu)
As evening approaches, golden sunlight spreads across West Lake, reflecting softly on the water and creating a tranquil scene in the heart of Hanoi. (Photo: Manh Quan)