On the first days of the New Year, the usually crowded and noisy streets in Hanoi downtown are so quiet with few passers-by. The pace of life seems to be slower.
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| These people did their routine bike ride early in the morning. |
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The busy commercial hubs in Hanoi’s Old Quarter area are almost empty. |
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| The stunning tranquil scene of Hoan Kiem lake is early on a chilly winter day. A thin fog blankets the water surface and all over scenery around the lake. |
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| A few people go out for a stroll to enjoy the peaceful and pleasant atmosphere as the surroundings of the iconic lake of the capital city are quiet and deserted. |
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| In a fast-moving world, Hanoians can now slow down and enjoy a slow-paced life during the holiday. |
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| No traffic congestion in the morning of the first day of the New Year. |
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A peaceful moment outside Hanoi Moi Newspaper. Reading daily news early in the morning is the habit of many locals. |
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| A flower street vendor still makes her living on the street. |
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| The serene scene in front of Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake. |
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| Hanoi streets are quieter than usual on New Year’s days because of the cold weather while the threat of coronavirus transmission is omnipresent. |
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