Tue. Jan 21st, 2025 3:43:00 PM

VietNamNet Bridge – Recently, a set of graphics called “The Difference between Hanoi and Saigon” by Mr. Le Duy Nhat, 27, has made a big impression with Vietnamese netizens. It was debuted on April 15 but this set of graphics has attracted tens of thousands of views.

In the graphics, Le Duy Nhat describes the difference between Hanoi and Saigon in an impressive, condensed, most concise way, based on his feelings and personal experiences.

Nhat has lived and worked in more than 10 years in Saigon and lived in Hanoi for a quite long time. His living experience in both cities urged the man to “do something” and the set of graphics is the product.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

There are many vendors on the street of Hanoi and Saigon but they are
different. If Hanoian vendors are very familiar with bamboo frames and
baskets, Saigonese vendors use trolleys.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

Hanoi has “mobile flower shops,” which are bamboo flat winnowing baskets placed on bike racks. Saigon has flower shops.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

The fruit trays for Tet (lunar New Year) of the Hanoian and the
Saigonese are also different. Hanoi people prefer bananas, grapefruit,
peaches and kumquat, while the Saigonese favorite are custard, coconut,
papaya, mango and fig.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

In the spring, Hanoi has red and pink peach flowers while Saigon has yellow apricot flowers.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

The Hanoians like eating at sidewalk restaurants, with “portable”
plastic tables and chairs. The Saigonese often go to indoor restaurants.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

The breakfast of the Hanoian is pretty full while a cup of coffee may be the breakfast of the Saigonese.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

Beginning the meal, Hanoians are busy with inviting each others to eat while the Saigonese do not have that rule in the family.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

A quick lunch? It is bun cha (vermicelli and grilled chopped meat)
for the Hanoian and broken rice with pork, beef, etc. for the Saigonese.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

The Hanoian prefer the salty, sour and bitter tastes than the Saigonese. Sweet and spicy are preferred by Saigon people.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

Hanoi and the hot cup of tea. Saigon and the glass of iced milk coffee

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

The Hanoi people like drinking lemon tea and chatting with each other
whle the Saigon people prefer grouping up and sipping coffee on the
ground. In particular, the Saigonese love singing and music. If you see a
man playing guitar and singing at a coffee shop, do not be surprised.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

Hanoi people receive guests with a cup of hot tea. Saigon people offer guests with mineral water or soft water.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

In Hanoi, it rains all day long, even from day to day. In Saigon, it rains and then it is sunny.
 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

The Hanoi is attached importance to rituals and social status.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

The difference in the voice of the people of Hanoi and Saigon? Let’s
imagine the difference between the sound of the piano and the violin.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

In thinking and behavior, the Hanoian promote ingenuity and
dedication. The Saigon people attach important to frankness,
understanding.
 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

The hats of the traffic police officers in Hanoi and Saigon are also different. 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

The wedding party in Hanoi is usually held at noon while in Saigon it is in the evening. 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

The Hanoian often group up to drink after work and
go home before bedtime. The Saigonese can have party all night because
this place is the “city that never sleeps.”
 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

The Hanoian seem to wake up earlier than Saigonese. 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

Four-seat taxi is more common in Hanoi while seven-seat taxi is favored in Saigon.

 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

The Hanoian value their appearance so they take very seriously with their vehicle. The Saigonese are easy-going with this. 

 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

Hanoi has Hoan Kiem Lake. Saigon has the Turtle Lake. 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle

Traffic congestion is common in both Hanoi and Saigon but it seems that the Hanoi people are better in passing through flows of vehicles.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

Sometimes, the excitement and hustle push me like crazy. But let’s
notice that in the rush, the Hanoi people still have something
leisurely.

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 

hanoian, saigonese, lifestyle 



T. Van

By vivian