A beautiful corner of Hanoi street photography

Hanoi is like an everything-in-one city that you can find either sumptuous skyscrapers or laid-back ancient houses in the old quarter. Every keen photographer must be keen on collecting mesmerizing moments of the tranquil Hanoian life. Now, let's take a look at 5 must-visit places to capture the most impressive street photos in Hanoi.

Hanoi Old Quarter

Considered as an elegant destination you should never miss, Hanoi Old Quarter is a convergence of the finest belonging to one-thousand-year-old capital city. Set the luxury buildings and skyscrapers aside, you’ll find the treasured value in ancient tiny houses, street vendors, Hanoi specialties and vibrant walking streets.

Hanoi Old Quarter inspires photographers with plenty of iconic beauty spots such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, Dong Xuan Market and beautiful streets like Ta Hien, Hang Ma, etc. Each sight has its own charm that has drawn thousands of tourists’ attractions.

Long Bien Bridge

Knowns as a historic witness in Hanoi, Long Bien Bridge was constructed between 1899 and 1902 by the father of Eiffel Tower. This is one of numerous French architectural buildings in Hanoi. If you admire at the colonial architecture, take a Hanoi city tour to capture all enchanting photos of Hanoi Opera House, The Presidential Palace, Hang Dau Booth, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hoa Lo Prison and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel.

Long Bien Bridge offer an open space for a long walk and a panoramic view of local concepts like the tranquil Red River and seasonal flower gardens on one side; and the vibrant wholesale market on the other. It’s great to come there at sunset or sunrise, wander around the railways and take catchy photos of the authentic Hanoian life.

If you’re tired of walking, there’s a café named Serein, where you can overlook the bridge and nearby region. It sounds fabulous to sit down, sip a cup of cool drink, feel the true taste of Hanoi and take the most wonderful Hanoi photo shooting than ever.

Hanoi Train Street

The most beautiful photoshoots of Hanoi Train Street are captured at the intersection between North-South railway and some striking streets, including Tran Phu, Phung Hung, Kham Thien and Le Duan Street. Rising popular from Instagram posts, amazing photos of Hanoi Train Street surrounded by residential buildings and street vendors will amaze you with an organized chaos.

Many could surprise at the risky of the local life engaged in the railways at the middle of train streets. With frequent passing trains, the Hanoian life still goes on when two narrow sides offer kid's playgrounds, street vendors, home cooking space and check-in attraction for stunning Hanoi street photos.

This hidden spot is a perfect getaway from bustling streets. If you are into impressive Hanoi photographs, you should better get there during the time between 10am and 3pm to avoid the crowds and train time schedule. However, capturing moments of the coming train is worth treacherous for adventurous photographers.

West Lake

As the largest freshwater lake of Hanoi, West Lake has a perimeter of 17km and covers an area of 500 hectares. This is a highlight visitors usually come for historic interests, peaceful scenery and famous specialty called Pho cuon (rolled pho). Also, there’re numerous splendid hotels, coffees, restaurants and bars overlooking the panorama of West Lake. Find a rooftop place and take a rest in fresh atmosphere and comfortable tranquility.

Despite its lively nightlife, the best time to capture the beauty of West Lake is at breaking dawn or twilight. The sunset and sunrise moments offer the most stunning photographs of West Lake, where you can take daily photos of the locals doing exercise or taking a stroll around the lakeside.

Additionally, West Lake is home to Tran Quoc Pagoda, a cultural symbol of Vietnamese Buddhism and Quan Thanh Temple, one of Hanoi’s ancient four sacred temples. You should combine your sightseeing with these highlighted attractions to inspire your photography trip.

Phung Hung Mural Street

Phung Hung Mural Street is established under a contemporary art project of Vietnam and South Korea. There are wall paintings which recall memories of Hanoi old features such as Hang Ma Street, Mid-Autumn Festival, the ancient Trang Tien Department Store, Long Bien Brigde, street images of flower vendors, a schoolgirl on her way to school and other more.

This is either a recreational place or a cultural space for city dwellers and travelers to explore the heritages of Hanoi. Walking along the 200-meter street wall, you’ll see the contemporary art exquisitely depicting 3D paintings with multitude inspirational photo ideas in Hanoi.