Hanoi is bustling with Christmas atmosphere.

In the final days of 2025, Hanoi's streets were bustling with Christmas spirit. Highlights included the area around the Grand Cathedral with its giant Christmas tree, and Hang Ma Street, sparkling with colorful decorations.

The focal point of the Christmas atmosphere in Hanoi this year is the area around Hanoi Cathedral (Hoan Kiem Ward). Standing out in the square is a Christmas tree over 10 meters tall, elaborately decorated with thousands of LED lights, stars, and traditional Christmas symbols.

The area around the Cathedral (Hoan Kiem ward) is decorated and prepared to welcome Christmas 2025.

Locals and tourists capture the pre-Christmas moment at the Grand Cathedral (Hoan Kiem Ward).

The shimmering lights combined with the ancient architecture of the century-old structure attracted a large number of locals and tourists to visit, take photos, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Many families and groups of young people choose this place as a familiar destination every Christmas.

People capture the pre-Christmas moment on Hang Ma Street (Hoan Kiem Ward).

Not far from the Grand Cathedral, Hang Ma Street has also become an indispensable highlight every Christmas season.

The small street, already famous for its decorative items, has become even more bustling as shops simultaneously display Christmas decorations in a variety of colors and styles.

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Hang Ma Street (Hoan Kiem Ward) is sparkling with the colors and atmosphere of Christmas.

From miniature pine trees, wreaths, Santa Claus figures, reindeer, to fairy lights and ornaments… everything creates a vibrant and eye-catching atmosphere.

Crowds flocked to Hang Ma Street not only to shop but also to stroll around and capture beautiful moments in the festive atmosphere of the year-end celebrations.

The shops on Hang Ma Street are bustling with activity during the Christmas season.

Not only at the Grand Cathedral or Hang Ma Street, but many streets, shopping malls, and cafes throughout Hanoi are also decorated in a festive Christmas style.

The brightly lit streets and the sounds of Christmas music make Hanoi more vibrant and warm in the final days of the year.

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Christmas is not only a religious holiday but has also become an occasion for people in the capital city to enjoy a joyful and convivial atmosphere, closing out the old year and looking forward to good things in the new year.

According to VNA

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