Hanoi's Peaceful Beauty During the National Holiday
Hanoi is more peaceful and quiet during national holidays with fewer people and less noise.
A bustling Hanoi has turned to a more peaceful and quieter scene during the National Day (September 2) holiday.
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Chua Boc Street (Dong Da district) is always crowded with traffic at peak hours, Sep.2 morning the number of vehicles is sparse from 7 am to more than 9 am. Source: Vietnamnet |
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On the occasion of holiday, Hanoi's noisy life has been replaced with tranquility. Photo: Tuan Vu |
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In a fast-moving world, Hanoians can now slow down and enjoy a slow-paced life during 4-day holiday. Photo: Dao Thuy Trang |
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To commemorate the 77th National Day of Vietnam on September 2, the streets of Hanoi have been decorated with national flags, flowers, banners, and signboards. Photo: Chu Duc Anh |
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People lving in apartment hang the national flag. Photo: Tuan Anh |
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The pedestrian spaces in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district are open from September 1 through September 4 to serve local residents and visitors during the National Day holiday. |
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Flag raised in Ba Dinh spare where President Ho Chi Minh delivered the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945. Source: NDO |
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A couple poses in Ba Dinh square. Source: Vietnamnet |
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Autumn is coming. Photo: Cao Anh Tuan |
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A man walk along the West Lake, Thanh Nien Street. Source: Vietnamnet |
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Riding bicycle on September 2 morning. Source: Vietnamnet |
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The first day of the 4-day holiday is a raining day. Photo: Truong Quang Vinh |
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