Ha Noi is emerging as one of not-to be-missed destinations in Viet Nam for both domestic and foreign visitors who really want to discover the beauty of ancient houses with green door frames and small streets, and experience bustling lifestyle of the locals.

In addition to bustling lifestyle in the city, visitors will be very impressed with street vendors who hold sets of Quang Ganh (consist of a bamboo pole and two baskets made from different materials like bamboo), or ride bicycles through streets.

Let’s look at some stunning photos taken by our freelance photographer Phan Vinh Yen, which depict simple and peaceful life of locals in the Vietnamese capital.

A middle-aged man selling ‘Com’ (green sticky rice) from the Vong Village at a corner of Hang Than Street

A woman selling sweet potatoes on an old bicycle

A street vendor carrying flowers for sale

A woman holding a set of Quang Ganh on a street

Passenger taking cyclo tour to sightseeing the old quarter.