An autumn symbol in Hanoi, milk flowers have bloomed months earlier, giving residents a soothing, fragrant respite from scorching heat. If lotus, lagerstroemia and other flamboyant flowers are the ...

While the Hoa Sua or Milk Flower (Milkwood Pine) is one of Hanoi's signatures, locals living on the streets with high-density of the trees have complained about the strong fragrance. While the Hoa Sua ...

Chris Humphrey is a freelance journalist who has lived in Hanoi for more than a decade. Oct. 17, 2024 The 1,000-year-old Vietnamese capital is a captivating blend of influences: Ancient Buddhist ...