Hanoi and the northern and north central provinces are experiencing a hot spell in the early summer of this year. The hot weather has caused many inconveniences for the outdoor travel experience of foreign visitors when coming to Hanoi.
Ms. Mary Aliabina, a tourist from Russia, shared that the hot weather in Hanoi was a difficult experience. The female tourist is used to the cold climate in her hometown of Siberia, the tropical climate has greatly affected her mood and the tourism activities she had planned in advance.
The hot and humid weather in Hanoi is very similar to the summer weather in Thailand, where I traveled last year. Having some experience for myself when traveling to these places, I will always bring a hat, a handheld fan and a bottle of water. And avoid going out during peak temperatures like lunch or afternoon, she said.
Ms. Clemence Neuville, a tourist from France, said that the only obstacle when coming to Hanoi is gradually getting used to the high temperatures and hot and humid climate.
There is also a summer in the south of France, but in France the climate is hot and dry and the weather is cool in the evening. In Hanoi, it is hotter and wetter, so sometimes it is quite difficult for foreigners to travel.
But for me, Hanoi is still an ideal place to explore and experience. Because this is a beautiful and dynamic city, rich in cultural identity, rich in cuisine, the people here are still friendly and hospitable, she said.
However, not all Western tourists are uncomfortable with the hot and humid weather in Vietnam.
Olive Oczleo, a tourist from Germany, shared that summer in Hanoi is significantly hotter than the weather in her home country. However, thanks to the many trees and cool winds in the evening, he felt the air here was still more pleasant than the dry heat in Europe.
In Germany, I could not go outside at just 30 degrees Celsius because the climate was not only hot but also too dry, but here, there were many trees so it felt more comfortable, olive said.
On a hot day, he chose to sit around the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy a glass of kumquat sugarcane juice, a refreshing drink he loves most when traveling in Hanoi in the summer.
Coming from Australia - an island nation in the Southern Hemisphere that is starting to winter, female tourist Sioned Lavery said that what makes her the most different in Hanoi is the high humidity.
Actually, I dont feel bad or uncomfortable, but if I stay in this weather for too long, I will need to take a little shelter to balance my body, she said with a smile.
Sioned added that the hot weather sometimes forced her to adjust some activities during the day. For example, when traveling in Hoi An, she had to change her schedule because of the hot weather, she could only cycle in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
In Hanoi, she chose to start the morning gently with a bowl of cool smoothies, accompanied by a delicious glass of fruit juice or iced coffee. Perhaps the biggest biggest inconvenience is that some tourist attractions are outdoors and do not have air conditioning.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the weather in the North (except Lai Chau, Dien Bien) and the Central region will have hot and hot weather, some places will be especially harsh with the temperature at 1:00 p.m. on February 2 generally 36-38 degrees Celsius. The temperature in some places above 40 degrees Celsius, the actual outdoor temperature can be 2-4 degrees Celsius higher, or even higher, in areas with concrete and asphalt roads.
If traveling to the North and North Central regions these days, visitors need to pay attention to a few things to have a more comfortable trip. First of all, it is necessary to prepare suitable clothes, prioritize breathable, sweat-absorbing clothes such as cotton, linen, comfortable short-sleeved, etc.
In addition, visitors can arrange their travel schedule at cooler climates in the early morning, afternoon and evening.
