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As Christmas draws near, supermarkets, shops, and many other places are starting to bustle. With Christmas approaching, if you're still wondering where to go to experience and enjoy this holiday while traveling in Hanoi, check out the destinations below.
Explore Hanoi and 6 Perfect Christmas Destinations in 2014
1. Hanoi's Grand Cathedral – Magnificent on Christmas Eve
Every Christmas, the ancient churches in Hanoi become the most sought-after tourist attractions. Every year, on Christmas Eve, to secure a spot here, you'll have to come very early because it gets crowded quickly. As the center of Catholic activities in Hanoi and the surrounding areas, Hanoi's Grand Cathedral, as usual, remains the most splendidly decorated place.
Elaborate Christmas trees have been erected on the front facade, and the stone cave behind the cathedral is adorned with dazzling lights, making it even more magical. Some young people say that once you get lost in this 'maze,' it's hard to escape because it's packed with people. After a joyful Christmas Eve, you can indulge in delicious food on nearby streets such as Au Trieu Street, Ly Quoc Su Street, Nha Tho Street, and Nha Chung Street.
2. Sparkling Christmas by Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake during Christmas always has a unique atmosphere when couples stroll hand in hand, visiting the night market with many exquisite items. Many foreign visitors here always say: They have a very special impression of the closely packed stalls and a long pedestrian street, where people crowd together endlessly.
Hoan Kiem Lake, already beautiful, becomes even more sparkling and enchanting at Christmas night when every corner is decorated with shimmering lights. You can feel the Christmas atmosphere in a small corner at the 'Old Quarter Cafe' on Hang Gai Street, overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake from above, and ordering a delicious, hot egg coffee, which is a unique and unmatched drink in Hanoi.
3. Ham Long Church – The Most Beautiful Church in Hanoi
Ham Long Church with two facades facing Ham Long and Ngo Thi Nham streets is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Hanoi. The bustling crowd heading to Ham Long Church or the moment when a young couple celebrates Christmas right outside the church gate with romantic candles arranged around them are familiar images of the capital's residents every Christmas season. With its beautiful architecture, elaborate and meticulous decorations, Ham Long Church is always an interesting destination for young people during Christmas.
4. Hang Ma Street, Luong Van Can Street
As the time comes again, as Christmas approaches, the small street of Hang Ma becomes even more bustling with people from all over coming to visit and shop. Hang Ma Street, Luong Van Can is a street known for its wedding decorations, always brightly red for luck. During Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas, or Tet, the street is adorned with many colors, with Santa Claus climbing smoke pipes, snowflakes, bells, and sparkling Christmas trees.
When the city lights up, Hang Ma Street shines in a thousand colors, attracting locals and Hanoi tourists alike. Whether you follow the Christian faith or not, you'll want to bring friends, family, or children to Hang Ma to admire all the goods on display and find a lovely gift.
5. Time City (Hanoi) – Bright Christmas Lights
The Christmas atmosphere begins to fill the streets, amusement parks, and shopping areas in Hanoi. Times City (Minh Khai) is illuminated with lights and eye-catching decorations.
The words 'Happy new year 2015' are already shining brightly at night. Another year is about to end, welcoming the new year with many wishes for peace and happiness. The familiar reindeer of Christmas Eve are intricately decorated with sparkling lights. The square is filled with colors with LED lights, gift box shapes, and Christmas trees. The words 'Merry Christmas' make many people excited, waiting for a peaceful Christmas Eve with friends and family.
6. Royal City – Romantic Christmas Destination
Throughout Hanoi, the night scene comes alive with intricate and beautiful Christmas decorations. Unlike last year, the Merry Christmas sign at Royal City Mega Mall 2014 is adorned with an attractive red bow, and the yellow twinkling Christmas trees have been replaced with adorable angel sculptures, adding to the festive ambiance of Christmas day.
This shopping center welcomes Christmas with glittering Christmas trees. In 2013, Royal City boasted the largest Christmas tree in Vietnam, standing at 32.5 meters tall, weighing 5 tons, and adorned with nearly 100,000 LED lights.
As reported by Travel Gazette
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Source: Travel Handbook from Mytour
MytourNovember 28, 2014
