PHOTO GALLERY

Hanoi’s streets, places of interest, sightseeing spots, and travel attractions are being refurbished, in anticipation of the influx of foreign tourists.

The flowering reed field looks like a white carpet.

The picturesque landscape is bringing peace of mind amidst the raging pandemic.

Bucida molinetii’s leaves turn yellow, drawing the attention of many passers-by.

This new art space will be the next hot spot for art lovers in Hanoi.

The only district in Hanoi is named after historic figures.

Many women throughout Vietnam have been wearing Ao dai, or Vietnamese traditional attire, during the “Vietnam Ao dai week”, which runs from March 1 to 8.

In the last part of the series, The Hanoi Times uncovers those flower seasons from July to December.

The Hanoi Times uncovers flower seasons from January to June.

Bicycles carrying the flowers with their white petals, golden pistils and deep green leaves meander through Hanoi streets and alleys, releasing their gentle fragrance into the spring air.

As Covid-19 infections are on the quick rise in Hanoi, Covid-19 test kits and cures are selling like hot cakes.

On the occasion of the first full-moon festival of the Lunar Year of the Tiger, Buddhist pilgrims and visitors poured in Tay Ho Temple to seek blessings for an upcoming prosperous year.

A precious sophisticated tiger statue made of pure gold is on display at a Center for Gold, Silver and Gemstone in Hanoi, attracting the attention of visitors on the God of Wealth’s Day.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc performed the plowing ceremony, praying for a year of bumper harvests and prosperity for the country.

The gorgeous traditional Tet festival imbued with Vietnamese identities has left an unforgettable impression in the hearts of foreign tourists.

The mellow beauty and immense charm of the water lily of the Mekong River Delta attract many who love nature to flock in for nice shootings. This drone photo depicts the endless beauty of Vietnamese people and scenery.

The Vietnamese officer lost his life while performing the United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic.

Adorning a house with peach blossom or kumquat tree is a long-standing and elegant hobby of many Hanoians on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

Phalaenopsis orchid is a favorite flower for many people because it is a beautiful and long vase life.

Colorful items with the dominant red tone make Hanoi’s downtown street look like wearing a “new shirt”.