In this visual journey, Mujeeb Jaihoon explores the many layers of this enchanting city where past, nature, and coffee are brewed together. Aug 2024

Mujeeb Jaihoon embarks on a visual journey through the vibrant streets of Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam. This city, steeped in history and culture, is a delightful blend of old and new. From the intricate patterns of traditional art to the echoes of historical architecture, Hanoi invites travelers to immerse themselves in its rich heritage.

The serenity of its natural landscapes contrasts beautifully with the energetic pace of its street life. Strolls around Hoan Kiem Lake, with the city’s iconic Red Bridge, offer a moment of calm amidst the urban chaos. The lush greenery of parks and tree-lined boulevards paints a picture of nature’s harmony in the heart of the metropolis. No visit to Hanoi is complete without experiencing the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

Through the lens of Mujeeb Jaihoon, we explore the many layers of this enchanting city—where art, history, nature, and coffee come together in an unforgettable experience.

Flight from Dubai

Baggage drop in Dubai airport
On flight Map from Dubai to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Airport Stopover

Floral decor on Cafe in Hong Kong airport.
Warning at Prayer room in Hong Kong airport
Airport lounge, Hong Kong
Airport lounge, Hong Kong

Hotel in Vietnam

Ritual Offering, Hanoi Hotel
Jack fruit tree, Hanoi Hotel
The only ethnic Vietnamese Vegetarian item on the menu

Old Quarters, Hanoi

Welcome to Hanoi, the city of peace
Nhat Tan Bridge, Hnaoi
Nhat Tan Bridge
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Rain moments at Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Rain moments at Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Rain moments at Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Rain moments at Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Guided tours at Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Car decor, Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Shop for Vietnamese revolutionary posters and badges beside a massage shop in Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Shop for Vietnamese revolutionary posters and badges beside a massage shop in Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Colorful Restaurant in Shop for Vietnamese revolutionary posters and badges beside a massage shop in Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views

Coffee shop, Hanoi

Coffee shop at Old Quarters, Hanoi
Enjoying coffee at Old Quarters, Hanoi
Presented the book ‘Slogans of the Sage’ to the Coffee shop owner in Old Quarters, Hanoi
Vietnamese brown coffee at Old Quarters, Hanoi
Coffee shop owner reading Slogans of the Sage, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Wall art at a coffee shop at Old Quarters, Hanoi
Wall art at a coffee shop at Old Quarters, Hanoi

Art and History, Old Quarters, Hanoi

Tượng Đài Quyết Tử, Monument of Comrade Cảm Tử Quân, with the inscription “Determined to Brave Death for the Survival of the Fatherland”, to commemorate the National Resistance Day, Hanoi’s fight against French colonialism.
Entrance gate of the goc Son Temple
Entrance gate of the goc Son Temple
Entrance gate of the goc Son Temple
Entrance gate of the goc Son Temple
Artist at work, Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Art works, Old Quarters, Hanoi – street views
Instructions outside the King Le Thai To Monument, Hanoi. Recommendations include wearing ‘-non-offensive’ costumes, a common rule followed by all places of worship.
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple
King Le Thai To’s Temple

Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi

Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarters, Hanoi

Al Noor Masjid, Old Quarters, Hanoi

Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi
Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi
Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi
Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi
Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi
Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi
Hussein, Imam, with Jaihoon’s book ‘The Maverick Dervish’, at Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi

Presented the book, The Maverick Dervish, to Hussein, the Imam at Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi. Presented the book, The Maverick Dervish, to Hussein, the Imam at Al Noor Mosque, the only masjid in Old Quarters, Hanoi.

Posted Oct 13 2024