Many streets in Hanoi and HCM City fell quiet on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
At 6am on Lunar January 1 or February 1, some streets near the Long Bien Bridge saw just a few people travelling.
Only a few shops were open at Dong Xuan and Bac Qua markets.
A man cycled at a quiet intersection in the old quarter area.
Many national red flags were hung in front of houses on Yen Thai, and Cong Duc streets.
Ta Hien Street, which used to be bustling with busy beer and restaurants, now saw no customers.
Hang Dao Street at 7am.
Hoang Van Thu Street at 7.30am.
A group of cyclists gathered at Hoan Kiem Lake.
Some people sent their prayers in front of closed pagodas in Hanoi.
The quiet atmosphere at the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1
Ben Thanh Market is closed
