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.
 |
| 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 |
 |
| On the occasion of holiday, Hanoi's noisy life has been replaced with tranquility. Photo: Tuan Vu |
 |
| In a fast-moving world, Hanoians can now slow down and enjoy a slow-paced life during 4-day holiday. Photo: Dao Thuy Trang |
 |
| 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 |
 |
| People lving in apartment hang the national flag. Photo: Tuan Anh |
 |
| 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. |
 |
| Flag raised in Ba Dinh spare where President Ho Chi Minh delivered the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945. Source: NDO |
 |
| A couple poses in Ba Dinh square. Source: Vietnamnet |
 |
| Autumn is coming. Photo: Cao Anh Tuan |
 |
| A man walk along the West Lake, Thanh Nien Street. Source: Vietnamnet |
 |
| Riding bicycle on September 2 morning. Source: Vietnamnet |
 |
| The first day of the 4-day holiday is a raining day. Photo: Truong Quang Vinh |
 | South China Morning Post: Three Vietnamese Dishes You Don't Want to Miss The South China Morning Post has just introduced three dishes from Vietnam which you don't want to miss. |
 | Strengthening Vietnam-Germany Cooperation Through People-to-People Activities The Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association in Hanoi will renew its activities and promotespeople-to-people exchanges |
 | Vietnam News Today (Sep. 2): Vietnamese Economy Records Remarkable Recovery Vietnam News Today (Sep. 2): Vietnamese economy records remarkable recovery; National Covid-19 caseload rises to 11,414,359; Tourism sector pushes digital transformation for future growth; Logistics ... |
Related Stories
Friendship
Turkey Seeks to Strengthen Relations with Vietnam
This was shared by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Berris Ekinci at the celebration of the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, recently held in Ankara, Turkey.
September 16, 2025 | 10:09
National
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 7): Vietnam Draws Nearly 14 Million Foreign Visitors in First Eight Months of 2025
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 7): Vietnam-US Dialogue strengthens security and law enforcement cooperation; UN official praises Vietnam’s achievements on 80th National Day; Vietnam pursues digital, green economy and innovation at APEC 31; FDI disbursement hits 15.4 billion USD in eight months, highest level in five years.
September 07, 2025 | 07:00
Recommended
Multimedia
Digital Skills Bring New Opportunities to Quang Tri’s Girls
Plan International Vietnam in collaboration with the Quang Tri province's Department of Education and Training and The Dariu Foundation, on September 19 officially launched the “Girls in Tech - Children with Digital Technology” project.
September 20, 2025 | 08:39
Multimedia
Vietnam Launches Global Initiative to Empower Women Through Vovinam
The initiative of empowering women and girls through martial arts, specifically Vovinam, marks a significant milestone in connecting traditional martial arts with efforts to empower women and girls in Vietnam, as well as in the region and around the globe.
September 18, 2025 | 09:11
Multimedia
International Friends Extend Hopes for Strong and Prosperous Vietnam
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), international friends have extended their congratulations to Vietnam.
September 02, 2025 | 08:00
![[Photo] Imprints of the Independence Day Parades Throughout History](https://vietnamtimes.thoidai.com.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2025/082025/28/16/f696563679dfccd6bb3b106ecc1dd0e2.jpg?rt=20250828161305)
Multimedia
[Photo] Imprints of the Independence Day Parades Throughout History
From the historic Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945 to the grand parades and marches in the following years, each Independence Day has left a heroic mark in the hearts of the people, affirming the strength of great solidarity and the country's aspiration to rise.
August 29, 2025 | 07:09
Multimedia
Tuyen Quang Launches Project to Empower Women through Green Agriculture
On August 22, the Tuyen Quang Provincial Women’s Union, in collaboration with CARE International in Vietnam and with the support of the European Union, organized a workshop to introduce the project “Promoting Women’s Green Business Models for a Sustainable Vietnamese Agriculture.”
August 23, 2025 | 08:12
Multimedia
Foreign Visitors Captivated by Vietnam’s National Day Celebrations
In Hanoi, foreign tourists gathered around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ba Dinh Square to witness parades, flag displays, and cultural activities. Many expressed excitement at the vibrant atmosphere, with streets decorated with red flags and families proudly wearing traditional ao dai.
August 22, 2025 | 15:26
Multimedia
MCNV: EUR 80 Million for Health, Livelihoods, and Environment in Vietnam
With funding of around EUR 80 million over nearly six decades, MCNV has accompanied Vietnam across four pillars: health development, social inclusion, climate change adaptation, and livelihood improvement, bringing tangible benefits to hundreds of thousands of people.
August 22, 2025 | 14:26
![[Video] IOM Commends Vietnam’s Efforts in Combating Human Trafficking](https://vietnamtimes.thoidai.com.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2025/072025/29/15/43dd6691b33f8a1670c007205a51afc6.jpg?rt=20250729151849)
Viet's Home
[Video] IOM Commends Vietnam’s Efforts in Combating Human Trafficking
On July 28 in Hanoi, a workshop and exhibition titled “United for Change: Leaving No One Behind in the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons” was held to mark the World and National Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).
July 28, 2025 | 18:15