On the first day of the year, the city is fresh, the weather is cold in the early morning, there are no more traffic jams or dust. Every spring, Ho Chi Minh City has such quiet days.
Around 5:30, dawn broke to welcome the first day of the new year. The weather in Ho Chi Minh City on the first day of the year is cold, bringing a gentle, peaceful and very poetic feeling.
At 6 a.m., on Truong Sa Street (District 1), there were a few vehicles circulating. Some people also take advantage of the opportunity to exercise on the first morning of the new year.
Different from the crowded New Year’s Eve, at the Nguyen Huu Canh underground tunnel (Binh Thanh district) there were a few vehicles circulating.
Poetic scenery at Nha Rong wharf area (District 4).
”The weather today is very pleasant and cool, which makes me feel happy. On New Year’s Day, I often visit relatives’ houses. Early in the morning I take the opportunity to come here to admire the scenery and then return,” Mr. Le Hoan (68 years old, District 2) shared.
The Ba Son bridge area (District 1) no longer has the usual crowds of people, making the scene more peaceful.
The first clear weather in Ho Chi Minh City was about 26 degrees Celsius, pleasant and cool, some people also took advantage of the deserted streets to cycle for a walk.
Different from the scene on the street, the bustling atmosphere of Tet prevails in alley 115 Le Van Sy (Phu Nhuan district), some people go to wish relatives and families a Happy New Year.
New Year is a time for the whole family to gather, celebrate Tet together, and organize cozy meals. The laughter and joy of children playing filled the streets, making the atmosphere bustling and warm.
These days, the city is wearing a new shirt, with flags, flowers, and lights, making Ho Chi Minh City much more attractive.
In addition to going out to have fun and celebrate the New Year, public service workers are still diligently cleaning up waste on the first day of the new year 2024.
The peaceful scene is very poetic when there are no long traffic jams on the road.
Thu Thiem bridge area connects Binh Thanh district and Thu Duc city.
Roads in districts in Ho Chi Minh City are clear. Routes such as Ton Duc Thang, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan, Hai Ba Trung (district 1), Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Tran Quoc Thao, (district 3)… have sparse traffic.
Peaceful morning on Khanh Hoi Bridge connecting District 4 and the city center.
The Saigon River is also full of poetry on the first day of the new year Giap Thin.
During the Tet holiday, most people return to their hometowns and travel with family and relatives. Those who choose to stay in the city often go sightseeing around the Notre Dame Cathedral area, the City Post Office, Ben Thanh Market…, many groups of young people relax, enjoy coffee, chat, and take a few photos. Figure anniversary.
