Major routes leading into the city centre, including Vo Nguyen Giap and Mai Chi Tho, were markedly clear, a stark contrast to their normal rush-hour congestion.
At the Cat Lai intersection in the eastern gateway, typically one of the city’s busiest junctions, traffic was sparse at 7 am, with only a handful of vehicles passing through.
The stretch from Vo Nguyen Giap towards Dien Bien Phu roundabout, often gridlocked at peak times, flowed freely.
Similar scenes were observed at Ly Thai To roundabout
Along Le Duan Street in front of the Independence Palace, where only scattered motorbikes and cars broke the stillness.
Under cool, clear skies and gentle sunshine, many families dressed in new clothes ventured out to exchange New Year greetings or stroll through the city, embracing the tranquil atmosphere after a year of hard work.
