Deserted shopping streets, crowded entertainment spots in Hanoi during September 2nd holiday

(Dan Tri) - During the September 2nd holiday, the commercial areas in Hanoi were deserted, many stores were closed. Meanwhile, at entertainment venues, people flocked to crowded places, traffic was congested in some places.

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During the first two days of the September 2nd holiday, Hang Dao - Dong Xuan street in the center of Hanoi was deserted, and many clothing stores were closed.

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People everywhere hang national flags to celebrate National Day September 2nd, the bright red flag is present from the main streets to the small alleys.

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Lenin Park and Hanoi Flag Tower recorded on September 2.

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The Chuong Duong bridge area and some streets such as Tran Nhat Duat and Tran Khanh Du are quite deserted.

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The Old Quarter is especially crowded in the evenings, but is quite quiet when it is still hot. Photo taken on Luong Ngoc Quyen Street.

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Hang Ma Mid-Autumn Festival toy market is crowded with people from morning to night even though it is still about a month until the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Tourists coming to Hanoi on the occasion of National Day September 2nd are quite numerous, appearing in many places in the Old Quarter and some famous historical sites of the capital.

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Hoan Kiem Lake walking street is especially crowded during the September 2nd holiday. The weather is hot but the number of people coming here is always crowded from morning to night.

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Hoan Kiem Lake walking street in the afternoon of September 2.

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At the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the number of visitors is quite large, starting from 10am until the end of the afternoon.

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Ba Dinh Square and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are especially crowded on the occasion of National Day, September 2. Due to the large number of people visiting President Ho Chi Minh on September 2, the Mausoleum will be open until 2:00 p.m. (usually from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) for people to visit Uncle Ho.