The festive atmosphere at the end of the year is becoming more vibrant, especially as we enter December with Christmas and New Year’s Eve approaching. Have you prepared a list of Christmas play locations in Hanoi with your loved ones? Check them out right away!
Since the beginning of December, many streets and squares in Hanoi have been adorned with sparkling lights and beautiful Christmas decorations. If you are traveling to Hanoi and want to have a memorable Christmas night with beautiful photos, visit the Christmas play locations in Hanoi below!
1. Where to play Christmas in Hanoi? Visit major shopping centers
- Address: scattered throughout the city center of Hanoi
When it comes to Christmas play locations in Hanoi, it would be incomplete not to mention large residential areas and shopping centers. About half a month before Christmas, these shopping centers begin to embellish the scenery of Hanoi with Christmas trees and giant Santa Claus models. Besides strolling around and taking check-in photos, visitors can also combine shopping, dining inside, and enjoy year-end promotions.
The shopping centers and residential areas that attract many visitors during this time include Aeon Mall, Trang Tien Plaza, Royal City, Times City, Vincom Ba Trieu, Vincom Nguyen Chi Thanh, etc.
2. Hanoi Cathedral
- Address: 40 Nha Chung, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Hanoi Cathedral is located at 40 Nha Chung Street, the main cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hanoi. Built from 1884 to 1888, it is not only a place for religious activities but also a familiar gathering place for young people in the capital during Christmas and the end of the year.
During Christmas, the Cathedral is often brilliantly decorated to welcome the significant Catholic holiday. Due to its popularity, it tends to be crowded during the holiday season. Whether you are religious or not, many people come here to participate in various interesting activities such as performances, and singing Christmas carols.
3. Hang Ma Street
When talking about Christmas play locations in Hanoi, Hang Ma Street, the “top” street for every festive occasion (Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas, Children’s Tet, etc.), cannot be overlooked. During this time, the entire Hang Ma Street is decorated with beautiful products such as Santa Claus costumes, Christmas trees, reindeer stickers, various objects, and decorative lights.
In addition to enjoying the lively atmosphere and the chilly December weather, visitors can also choose to buy small meaningful gifts for friends and family.
4. Ham Long Church
- Address: 21 Ham Long Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Alongside Hanoi Cathedral, Ham Long Church is also a favorite Christmas play location in Hanoi. The church, belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, was designed and completed in 1934 by Vietnamese architect Doctor Than, who studied design in France.
During Christmas, the facades of the church on Ham Long and Ngo Thi Nham streets sparkle and shine with lights, attracting a large number of young people to check-in and participate in various lively activities.
5. Hoan Kiem Walking Street
- Address: Hoan Kiem Lake, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Walking Street is always one of the familiar gathering places for Hanoians on weekends. In addition to regular events, games, and outdoor performances, during Christmas, the entire street is decorated with lights and beautiful models. Some suggested beautiful photo spots are: the VNPT Hanoi Post Office gate, Trang Tien street area, and in front of the shark jaw building.
6. Christmas Market at Hoa Lu
- Address: Van Ho Exhibition Center, 2 Hoa Lu, Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi
The Hoa Lu Christmas Market is always an eagerly awaited event for many young people. The reason is that this place possesses a “festive” Christmas atmosphere for virtual living enthusiasts to freely experience. If you are a “foodie,” the market also satisfies your diverse culinary tastes.
The Christmas season is approaching, bringing the lively and festive atmosphere of the year-end celebrations. Invite your friends and family to explore the Christmas play locations in Hanoi mentioned above to enjoy warm and memorable moments together.
