Different countries, different cultures, different rules – and yet only one rule stands out – good impressions are important.
So no matter what season you go for a date, it I important that we leave a good impression on someone.
If you are traveling to Vietnam with your special someone, makes sure that you have finalized your travel documents including your travel visa.
(I’ve partnered up with the Vietnam Visa Department to get you guys 10% off your visas - use promotion code FORURBANWOMEN at the end once you’ve filled in the form). Just click on the link above, click APPLY VISA at the top, and fill in the form.
Here are the top recommended places that you may consider – and of course good places for souvenir IG-worthy shots + that won’t hurt your pockets.
Flower Valley West Lake
Address: Sen Hồ Tây, Nháºt Tân, Tay Ho, Hanoi
image: @_ha_hien_ Instagram
Nothing says, ‘I like you’ like a bouquet of flowers, so how about a stadium of flowers? Welcome to Flower Valley, a vision decked out with millions of blooms intricately and cleverly planted that would make Hieronymus Bosch proud. From the Fall to the end of Spring (September to March) the flower valley by the West Lake is the place where thousands of flowers bloom. This lotus pond was converted into a flower garden to serve the needs of year-round photography, so you can relax to be in harmony with thousands of cleome flowers in purple color.
Pack a picnic and disappear into tufts of buckwheat flowers and candy-colored cosmos. Wine optional. Entry for adults is VND80,000
Quang Ba Flower Market
Au Co, Nhat Tan, Tay Ho, Hanoi
image: @afarinacci14 Instagram
Want to prolong an exceptional evening, and send your date home with thoughts of you? Consider a late-night excursion to make a DIY bouquet procured from Hanoi’s famed flower market. The late you arrive, the better to see the action. Watch tomorrow’s flower peddlers pack bundles of blooms onto bikes and impress your date with your negotiating skills.
Manzi Artspace
14 Phan Huy Ich, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
image: @manzihn Instagram
Manzi recently partnered with Work Room Four, a print shop (as in printmaking) and art space, to host a stellar survey of affordable art at their Old Quarter location. When art openings aren’t happening, this converted French colonial building is home to a café serving alcohol and coffee drinks. When you run out of things to talk about, the gallery’s punchy contemporary artwork makes for great conversation starters. Check www.facebook.com/manzihanoi for other information.
Sophie’s Art Tours Hanoi
image: @innatahkanen Instagram
Hanoi is a city famous for many things, not least of all its rich history of Vietnamese art makers. Begun in Ho Chi Minh City Sophie’s Art Tour expanded to Hanoi where walking excursions reveal Vietnamese artists’ reflections on the 20th and 21st centuries. The tour includes unfettered access to private collections, museums, and contemporary art spaces. You’ll be sure to impress your date with the tour’s VIP vibes. www.sophiesarttour.com
Vietnamese Women’s Museum
36 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
image: @letitiatayloy1 Instagram
Since 2018, women have become the center of hot topics anywhere and nothing would be so endearing than having a special trip to the Women’s History Museum. With exhibitors that illuminate women’s contributors to the American War and the various Vietnamese ethnic minorities, you’ll walk away with a historical perspective of why women are the backbone of Vietnam (and with its neighboring countries) – and understand how women are on their way to running the world one day. Entry is VND30,000You don’t need to spend a lot to impress your date. These humble places are good enough to give lasting good impressions.
image: @nois7 Instagram
Don’t forget to get your travel visa with the Vietnam Visa Department and receive 10% off your visas by using my promotion code FORURBANWOMEN at the end once you’ve filled in the form. Just click on the link above, click APPLY VISA at the top, and fill in the form.
Enjoy Hanoi!
It's interesting to hear there is a women's museum in Vietnam and that its been a hot topic this year! It has also been in the US as well. I would also love to visit the flower market. I bet it smells amazing there.
ReplyDeleteThe flower market is deemed one of the best!
DeleteSome great ideas here. Hanoi is one of my favourite cities to visit. I love visiting Quang Ba flower market and West Lake. Not been to the Vietnamese Woman’s museum, sounds interesting, I’ll check it out next time I’m there.
ReplyDeleteThat would be fun! Bring your friends :D
DeleteThe Manzi Art Space seems like a really cool place for a date. Thanks for all the recommendations
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic and very informative writeup. My wife & I always look to have at least one date night when we travel. It's kind of a thing with us sndathis sounds just perfect
ReplyDeleteyou will enjoy having a romantic date in the flower farm!
DeleteI spent quite some time in Hanoi and visited all of these places. I was traveling solo and still had a great time but you're so right about this list. All of these look really romantic even though I didn't realize it at the time :)
ReplyDeleteNext time, bring your girl with you :D
DeleteStadium of flowers? I am intrigued! The pictures of the flower valley look mesmerizing and impressive! I will take note of that for our next trip to Hanoi!
ReplyDeleteHope you could visit Hanoi soon!
DeleteAll sounds wonderful. For us this is a long way away. We will have to do something closer to home
ReplyDeletewhat is your ideal destination for your date?
DeleteIt has been ages since I have visited Hanoi. Not sure why I did not visit the flower markets, wish I had have now. I also enjoy art galleries and would love to do one of Sophie's tours, sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteHope you visit Hanoi soon!
DeleteOh, my! I would love to see the flower market and flower valley. They must be so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI agree. The flower valley will make you feel more romantic. Enjoy all your selfies!
DeleteVery cool writeup, I plan to visit Hanoi very soon so its cool to get some ideas before so. The pictures of the Flower Valley look great and its good to know you can go year round.
ReplyDeleteThis is also a good way to enjoy the local tourism of Hanoi, and practice your haggling skills.
DeleteI would love to go to an art space with my date followed by a dinner in a nice restaurant next to the West Lake maybe. That would be a great idea. Great that you thought differently and showed us different ideas of dates in Hanoi.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear!
DeleteNice! That Flower Valley gives gentlemen a bigger chance to win any girl's heart. What girl can resist an entire VALLEY of flowers? Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteThat is true!
DeleteSome great date ideas. If I ever get so lucky as to go on a date on Hanoi, I'll deffo keep this guide in mind. I love the look of the flower gardens.
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciating!
Deletefanstastic idea that I would to remember when I go out on a date. thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteThese are great recommendations! And yes, a first impression is very important. I think the Quang Ba Flower Market would be a good stop for me.
ReplyDeleteYou IG photos would be more lovely as well :D
DeleteThose are really great ideas for romantic dates. I would definately go for the flower options you mention, it looks so lovely. You are absolutely right, you don't need money to go for an impressive and romatic date, the intension is the most important.
ReplyDeleteYou date will be more happy especially when you took gorgeous photos!
DeleteI simply loved the Hanoi vibes. So lively and entertaining. Love this list of impressive places to date, but I found the city in itself to be an amazing place for a date. No matter where you are.
ReplyDeleteI like that Hanoi is more on eco-tourism.
DeleteThe flower market and the Women's Museum both look so colorful! I may be going to Hanoi later this year and these look like great attractions even for a solo traveler :)
ReplyDeleteHope you will enjoy Hanoi! I can't wait for your own stories :D
DeleteI have been to Hanoi two times, but only visited half of these places. It gives me a reason to return :)
ReplyDeleteHanoi is a beautiful city that everyone should visit.
DeleteSuch a colorful destination! Makes me want to journey there with my man!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome dear!
DeleteI loved unique concept of dating in Hanoi with colorful surroundings. Dating at flower markets of Quang Ba must be my choice. Flower valley is also another great choice. Thanks for sharing the discount code with us for getting Vietnam Visa and I would surely look for it.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Yukti!
DeleteI’ve been putting a lot of bucket list to travel specifically in Asia. I didn’t really look into Vietnam as one of them but then I didn’t know that they have a lot of cool places too. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteIf you are into Eat, Pray, Love kind of travel - the Vietnam is also a good destination.
DeleteWhat a beautiful and colorful city. Your photos are truly gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Eliz! Photos are from the owners :D
DeleteI am currently living in Hanoi, for 3 years now and counting but I have never dated romantically. LOL. But I must say, if you are trying to look at it from that perspective, yeah it's a romantic city, full of charms! Behind the chaos, you find yourself at peace.
ReplyDeleteEverywhere we go, there are chaos and there is no place with zero flaws. But with a positive outlook, you can always enjoy the place, wherever you are.
DeleteWow, you have some really great options for a date in Hanoi. I think Quang Ba should be quite interesting and will impress the girl which you are taking on a date!
ReplyDeleteAnd its affordable, eco-friendly kind of date :D
DeleteThe flower valley has such scenic views of the lovely flowers. I loved reading about the beautiful plantations there. Being a nature lover, I would totally be planning on a picnic at this lovely place.The Women’s History Museum looks interesting too!
ReplyDeleteIt is always gorgeous to be surrounded with florals... and cute bees :D
DeleteOh my, so many gorgeous places for a memorable date night. I visited Hanoi couple of months back with my Mom and sis and it was a superb ladies trip. Now your post makes me want to plan a trip woth my husband as well. The Flower Valley at Wedt Lake sounds divine!
ReplyDeleteYour hubbie don't need to buy you a bunch of flowers when you are surrounded with vast of flowers! Both of you will love it.
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