Hanoi experiences clear, sunny days in the run-up to the traditional Tet Holiday, making them ideal for outdoor pursuits. The city's colorful streets, which are decked up with red flags and fresh flowers, make for a stunning backdrop.

At weekends, the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake is bustling with young girls dressed in elegant ao dai, strolling around and posing for photographs. These lively and cheerful moments add to the picturesque scene of Hanoi in spring.

These days, visitors to Hanoi City have the chance to see graceful young women in ao dai, capturing the essence of youth and tradition as they walk the streets. Photos: Huy Pham/The Hanoi Times

Each photo is a frame of memories, preserving the beauty of this fleeting moment.

Hoan Kiem Lake on a misty winter morning offers a romantic and serene setting for photographers.

A thin layer of mist shrouds the lake and its surroundings, while the gentle morning sun casts a soft glow on the peaceful waters and brightens the youthful faces of those taking in the scene.

The area around the lake feels even more vibrant, with colorful ao dai adding a sense of life and celebration.

For some, like these Korean tourists, wearing a traditional Vietnamese ao dai makes their experience in Hanoi's Old Quarter even more meaningful.  The picturesque scenes captured around Hoan Kiem Lake provide a calming contrast to the city's usual effervescence.

Another spring, a new beginning full of promise, is heralded by Ao Dai and the apricot and peach blossoms of Tet.