The open dragon boat race 2019 kicked off at West Lake in the capital city of Hanoi on February 16, attracting thousands of locals and visitors.

Hanoi is in the nicest time of spring when trees are budding, creating stunning moments for the capital city.

There was a special market in Hanoi which is only opened on some days on every lunar month during the year, selling secondhand items and antiques.

Yen So Fish Market in Hanoi is often much busier on Kitchen Gods’ Day.

Hang Luoc Flower Market in Hanoi’s Old Quarter has been opened for the Tet holiday.

Gardeners in Nhat Tan peach village on the edge of Hanoi’s West Lake are busier as the Lunar Tet Holiday nears.

The incense-producing commune of Quang Phu Cau some 35 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi has become very busy with the Lunar New Year around three months away.