Christmas and New Year are a time when many fun activities take place everywhere. Residents and visitors to shopping malls, restaurants, cafes and churches in addition to taking photos also have many attractive experiences.
Churches in the center
Christmas atmosphere at the cathedral 2024. Image: Hoang Giang
The cathedral, Cua Bac church, Ham Long are three of the churches with a large area, located in the middle of the city center and beautifully decorated. This place often attracts a large number of visitors and takes pictures every Christmas season. In addition, there are also a number of churches in suburban districts such as Phung Khoang (Nam Tu Liem district), Thinh Liet church (or Lang Tam church, Hoang Mai district), Ha Dong church (Ha Dong district), An Thai church (Tay Ho district).
Residents and tourists note that churches have a Christmas service on the evening of December 24, starting from about 6 p.m., lasting until midnight, in which the main ceremony is usually 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. On December 25, the ceremonies will usually start from 7 a.m. to the evening.
Wander the streets in the evening
Coffee shop on Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem District. Image: Hoang Giang
No need to visit a specific spot, just wander the streets, walk along the streets in the city center, pass by areas with many cafes and restaurants, residents and tourists can feel the bustling atmosphere and find beautiful check-in photo corners that shimmer thanks to the bright decorative lights.
The best time to wander the streets of Hanoi on this occasion is after 18:30, when the city has turned on the lights, the streets are less crowded. The last week before Christmas, the weather is not too cold, the evening temperature ranges from 12 to 15 degrees Celsius, it is convenient to walk around, and the clothes are not too bulky.
Shopping malls
Christmas decorations outside Trang Tien Plaza. Image: Hoang Giang
With beautiful decorations, lots of shopping, discounts and games that attract children, shopping malls are always a must-see every Christmas season, which lasts until the new year.
In the central area, Trang Tien Plaza located next to Kiem Lake is the hottest check-in point thanks to the brightly decorated corners at the three entrances. Inside, a large pine tree is erected in the hall and countless smaller pine trees on each floor. In other places, visitors will also experience the festive atmosphere in Lotte Mall, Royal City, Aeon Mall, Times City.
Luxury culinary experience
5-star hotels and many luxury restaurants in Hanoi on this occasion have Christmas-themed meals on the evening of December 24 and New Year on the evening of December 31. Diners will enjoy a special menu, specially designed by chefs, scrumptious ingredients and special music programs.
Melia Hanoi Hotel has a buffet at Mosaico restaurant priced from 1.9 million VND per person; Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel has a set menu from 3.3 million VND per person, Pan Pacific Hotel has "Santa Night Buffet", priced from 1.8 million VND per person; Hanoi Daewoo Hotel has a "Dining Under The Stars" party priced from 1.5 million VND per person.
Hang Ma Street
A stall on Hang Ma Street. Image: Hoang Giang
Located in the center of the old town, Hang Ma Street is a destination "in any season". From the beginning of November, the street began to sell all kinds of Santa Claus costumes, trees and countless decorations of all kinds with Christmas themes, various prices. The main colors of Hang Ma street on this occasion are blue - white - red - yellow - silver. Tourists and people come here not only to shop but also to take photos to check in, enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Hang Ma is usually very crowded in the evening. Visitors should be careful not to take photos for too long at each store, or choose spots that allow photography.
According to VnE