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Christmas decorations spice up small alleys

Even small alleys are illuminated with blue light from hundreds of tiny light bulbs. The intricate light show gives the residential areas a much more vibrant, festive vibe.

"It's kind of a norm that I visit the area near Phu Binh cathedral everytime Christmas draws near. This year, I'll hanging out with friends in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Christmas and spend the entire Chirstmas night with my family in my hometown", Do Thi Ngoc Han, 19, a university student in Ho Chi Minh city was quoted by Thanh Nien.

(Photo: Thanh Nien)

(Photo: Thanh Nien)

(Photo: Thanh Nien)

Christmas in shopping centers

The Christmas vibes also "overflow" to commercial centers, where everything is lighted up at night, Christmassy decorations, stuffed Santa Claus, artificial snows and big Christmas trees are ubiquitous.

"This is my second time enjoying the Christmas vibe in a commercial center. I don't go shopping very much though. Instead, I take a lot of pictures and sightseeing with friends", the 19-year-old Nguyen Thuy An told Thanh Nien.

(Photo: Thanh Nien)

(Photo: Thanh Nien)

Christmas decorations make nice check-in backgrounds

People, including youngsters and families with children, take advantage of the bling background to have instagrammable check-in photos.

"I take advantage of the weekend to take my kids here, you know the kids are fond of Christmas and Santa Claus", Nguyen The Vinh, 30, said. "However given the COVID-19 pandemic, we will just hang around here for a couple of hours. We'll celebrate the occasion with a cozy feast for Christmas diner".

(Photo: Thanh Nien)

(Photo: Thanh Nien)

(Photo: Thanh Nien)

Giant Christmas trees spotted around Hanoi

(Photo: Hanoi Times)

In some big amusement parks or shopping centers in the capital city, colorful lights of “giant” Christmas trees have been beautifully decorated to lure visitors’ attention, according to Hanoi Times.

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Shopping malls, churches or big hotels in Hanoi all look splendid in Christmas season with stunning Christmas trees.

(Photo: Hanoi Times)

The pine trees in the shopping centers are 10-12 meters high and studded with led lights, bright baubles, attracting numerous visitors to take photos.

(Photo: Hanoi Times)

Each Christmas season, the shopping malls are decorated under different concepts.

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Young couples often visit Vincom Royal City to take photos, tour the stores and relax at the shopping mall.

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Cartoon characters and Christmas trees are garishly decorated at the trade center.

(Photo: Hanoi Times)

DOJI Diamond Tower with sparkling Christmas decorations.

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