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As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, young people in Hanoi eagerly transform into "muses," strolling the streets in flowing, colorful ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dresses). This brightens up the city's streets and avenues, making them more vibrant than ever. To welcome Tet 2024, let's explore some of the trending ao dai photo spots in Hanoi on social media, courtesy of Travellive.
Hoan Kiem Lake
Visiting Hanoi without seeing Hoan Kiem Lake would truly be a shame. Hoan Kiem Lake is not a new place for Hanoians in general and Vietnamese people in particular. Every Tet holiday, the lake is adorned with the beautiful and romantic charm of women in flowing, colorful ao dai dresses.
Famous for its spacious and airy surroundings with plenty of fresh, cool greenery, Hoan Kiem Lake is a suitable location for taking photos in traditional Vietnamese ao dai during Tet (Lunar New Year). Here, young people can freely check in at impressive photo spots such as Ngoc Son Temple, Hoa Phong Tower, Turtle Tower, Ba Kieu Temple, and the Hanoi Moi Newspaper office…
Check-in at the Hanoi Moi newspaper office.
Every Lunar New Year, Ho Guom Lake becomes even more beautiful and romantic than ever before with the graceful, colorful ao dai dresses worn by the women.
Temple of Literature - National University
The Temple of Literature - National University is nestled amidst the ancient streets of Hanoi. It's not only a historical site and a popular tourist destination, but also attracts many young people who come to take photos in traditional Vietnamese ao dai during Tet (Lunar New Year). The highlight here is its nostalgic atmosphere, reflecting medieval Vietnamese architecture. Furthermore, its peaceful and uncrowded environment is another plus, making the Temple of Literature ideal for taking traditional ao dai photos in Hanoi.
The Temple of Literature has many beautiful photo spots. First is the lotus pond with its simple, distinctly Vietnamese scenery. Next is the Khue Van Pavilion and the doctoral steles, the most prominent feature of the Imperial Academy. In addition, there are two other points of interest: the spacious courtyard with two rows of ancient wooden buildings and the two-story Thai Hoc building.
The Temple of Literature is a suitable location for taking photos in traditional Vietnamese ao dai dresses in Hanoi.
Dong Xuan Market
One of Hanoi's iconic landmarks, Dong Xuan Market, located in the heart of the Old Quarter, is one of the busiest markets in the city. As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, it becomes even more bustling than usual, not only with vendors coming and going, but also with many young people visiting to take photos in their traditional ao dai dresses.
Each photograph taken at Dong Xuan Market captures a unique beauty: simplicity, nostalgia, and a sense of being transported back to bygone decades. However, this is also a bustling marketplace, so when taking photos, it's important to avoid disturbing the vendors.
Each photograph taken at Dong Xuan Market captures its own unique beauty.
Ta Hien Street
In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), crowds of people excitedly take photos and pose all over Ta Hien Street, creating an extremely lively atmosphere. Ta Hien Street is not only famous for its bustling nightlife, but it also has a very suitable setting for taking photos in traditional ao dai dresses and vintage-style clothing.
The distinctive feature of this small street is the contrasting architecture between the two rows of houses: one side features typical Vietnamese architecture, with the upper floor set back and the lower floor extending close to the street, while the other side boasts French architecture with identical sloping tiled roofs. Because of this, with the trend of taking photos in traditional Vietnamese ao dai dresses with headscarves for Tet (Lunar New Year) this year, Ta Hien Street has become a popular choice for many young people.
In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), crowds of people excitedly take photos and pose all over Ta Hien street, creating an extremely lively atmosphere.
Guangdong Association Hall
The Guangdong Assembly Hall opened in late 2021 and has become an art exhibition center. Its current official name is the 22 Hang Buom Cultural and Art Center.
The space, highlighted by its decor featuring lanterns hanging high in the courtyard, creates a nostalgic atmosphere, perfectly suited for the traditional ao dai (Vietnamese dress) photoshoot concept popular among young people today.
The Guangdong Assembly Hall is a suitable venue for traditional Vietnamese ao dai photoshoots for young people today.
