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Vehicles can easily move on usually-busy two-way streets. Compared to normal days, the traffic moving towards the capital’s gateways is heavy, although there is no signs of severe congestion. A long line of vehicles waits at a green light on Nguyen Trai street. A traffic police officer arrives early on Trieu Khuc street in order to guide the flow of traffic. The Nguyen Xien-Nguyen Trai intersection is slightly crowded, with vehicles able to move at a slow pace. Vehicles only clog up the area as cars and motorbikes wait for the light to turn green. During rush hour this morning, the majority of vehicles move at a snail’s pace on Nguyen Trai street. The same situation can be seen on Truong Chinh street. There are no traffic jams reported on Kham Thien, Ton Duc Thang, and Chua Boc streets. On the first working day of the new year, clear streets means no stress and a less tiring envi...

The crowd begins to build up during the afternoon, with traffic congestion streching from the Old Quarter to the streets of Hang Bai, Trang Tien, Ding Tien Hoang, and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square. Thousands of local residents head out onto the streets to enjoy the atmosphere on the opening days of the Lunar New Year. Several families snap photos on the banks of Hoan Kiem lake. An old portrait painter draws a sketch of a woman besides the famous lake. A huge number of people pay a visit to Ngoc Son Temple near Hoan Kiem lake as they pray for a propitious year ahead. The area around the statue of Emperor Ly Thai To is also packed full of visitors. People flock to Trang Tien street as they enjoy eating delicious ice cream during the festive occasion. The post Hanoi sees crowds gather on second day of Lunar New Year appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Whitmore’s disease clai...

Two ethnic Mong women sell corn wine at the market. The first days of the lunar new year also present an opportunity for people to buy or sell various fruit in the hope of a new year full of good luck in farming. Meo Vac market is also well known as a cow market, with nearly 400 cows sold on average at the site each year. Other kinds of livestock are also put on sale. A woman is excited at buying a pig. An ethnic Mong child takes the dogs to the market, hoping to earn some money. Y Ty market in Lao Cai province is a great place for visitors to discover the culture of the Ha Nhi and Giay ethnic minority people. Agricultural products are key items which are on sale at Y Ty market. A booth selling agricultural tools attracts plenty of local people. Bac Ha market is not only a place to exchange goods, but also draws many tourists who are keen to learn about the traditional culture of the various ethni...

Con Dao is named in the list of among 16 best island vacations in the world (Photo: chinhphu.vn) According to the publication, in its location off the nation’s southern coast, Con Dao is a small island with very little commercial development. “With this, the beaches are quiet and the few resort options allow for a special retreat,” says Condé Nast Traveler. The article noted that the beaches are typically long with soft sand, making them perfect for light water sports like SUP and kayaking. Condé Nast Traveler stated that the downtown area boasts a quaint seaside atmosphere with small restaurants, whilst there are also plenty of historical connections for visitors to explore. According to the magazine, a visit in August can allow holiday goers to have the chance to watch turtles hatch. “Stay through the morning when the turtle sanctuary supports the release of the hatchlings and watch them find their way to the big blue sea,” it suggested. From those visitors interes...