Long Bien Bridge was deserted on the first day of the 2025 Tet Festival on January 29.
The streets around Dong Xuan Market in the Old Quarter were quiet as most traders closed.
Areas around Hoan Kiem Lake saw few people after being jammed with visitors during the Lunar New Year's Eve fireworks displays.
The cold weather prevented people from going out in the early morning.
Many streets are colourfully decorated with national flags.
Some people came to take photos on the streets.
A group of residents jogging on Hang Duong and Hang Ngang streets.
An environmental worker cleaned Ta Hien Street.
People visited Ngoc Son Temple.
