Saigon Streets on the first day of Lunar New Year

Saigon Streets on the first day of Lunar New Year. On the morning of February 12 (on the first day of New Year’s Eve, 2021), Ho Chi Minh City’s street is the most open, some streets are empty. Many people say that this is a special thing about Saigon when Tet comes, the most peaceful day.

Le Duan Street on the morning of the first day of New Year's Day 2021 was empty
Le Duan Street on the morning of the first day of New Year’s Day 2021 was empty
 
Present at many central routes such as Dien Bien Phu, Nguyen Dinh Chieu (District 3), Nam Ky Khoi Nghia (District 1), Vo Thi Sau (District 1), Dinh Bo Linh (Binh Thanh District) Reporter Thanh Nien noted that the number of people traveling on the road was relatively small, but at noon the number of vehicles increased but not significantly. Most of the roadside shops have been closed, the air is airy and fresh.
The moment when Saigon Street in the early morning of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 1

Nguyen Binh Khiem Street (District 1) was deserted at 7:30 a.m. on the first day of Tet

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The moment Saigon Street early in the morning, on the first day of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 2

Dang Thuy Tram Street (Ward 13, Binh Thanh District) is not a bright person 12.2.

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The moment when Saigon Street in the early morning of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 3

Pham Van Dong Street (Binh Thanh District) is empty of traffic

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The moment Saigon Street early in the morning, on the first day of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 4

Nguyen Xa Street (Binh Thanh District) also becomes peaceful because there is little traffic on the road

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Spring travel on the 1st of Tet at Notre Dame Cathedral (District 1), Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh and his wife (67 years old, living in District 1) said that from the early morning, they came here. “Today the street is deserted, just like Tet in previous years. To me, this is a specialty of Saigon that is not always available. Few people should see that Saigon is much more peaceful, the atmosphere is less smoggy, so traveling to spring on this day is reasonable, ”said Thanh.
Saigon Streets on the first day of Lunar New Year

The moment when Saigon Street in the early morning of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 6

The road is deserted, many people think that this is a suitable opportunity to travel spring and walk around Saigon. In front of Notre Dame Cathedral on the first morning of Tet

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The moment when Saigon Street in the early morning of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 7

Less people, more pigeons on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3). Photo: CAO AN BIEN

The morning weather was cool, Mr. Van Hoang (24 years old, live Binh Thanh District) chose to exercise in the early days of the new year. He confided that for many reasons, he could not return to his hometown, so he decided to have Tet in Ho Chi Minh City alone. “It is so cool in the morning, so I exercise, this is also a habit, normally the path where I exercise is not crowded, today is even quieter, not a shadow. It feels like the whole road is mine, ”he laughed.
The moment when Saigon Street in the early morning of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 8

Dien Bien Phu 1 Bridge (District 1) was deserted, different from normal

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The moment Saigon Street early in the morning, on the first day of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 9

Dien Bien Phu roundabout (District 1) usually occurs in traffic jams, on the morning of the first day of the avenue

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The moment Saigon Street early in the morning, on the first day of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 10

 The intersection of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai – Dinh Tien Hoang (District 1) does not have a shadow. Photo: CAO AN BIEN

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Most of this time, the shops or street vendors are off to sell, the sidewalk is clear. However, there are still some people who still choose to trade at the beginning of the year.
Saigon Street in the early morning on the first day of Lunar New Year

Early spring tourists, taking photos in front of Diamon Plaza

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The moment when Saigon Street in the early morning of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 12

On the Pasteur line (District 1)

The moment Saigon Street early in the morning, on the first day of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 13

Restaurants are closed on Vo Thi Sau Street (District 1)

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The moment Saigon Street early in the morning, on the first day of the New Year, Tan Suu without people, the most peaceful - photo 14

Towards noon, around 9 o’clock the roads begin to have more traffic

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According to the owner of a bakery shop on Dang Thuy Tram Street (Ward 13, Binh Thanh District), this year, because she did not return to her hometown, she still stayed in business with her son. “I work through Tet too, but today I find the road is so deserted so I did not have many customers, I do not know if there are more customers in the afternoon. First day of Tet the store opens, hope for the whole year good luck ”, she said.
 
Saigon Street on the first day of Lunar New Year