Hanoi residents slow down to enjoy the arrival of winter

Residents and tourists in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, gathered in the streets to enjoy the first chill of the winter season.

People moved at a more leisurely pace as temperatures dropped during the evening. Many residents and visitors walked around Hoan Kiem Lake to experience the cooler weather. Groups of young people met on benches along the streets to share lemon tea and eat Trang Tien ice cream, a local treat.

Some young people wore the ao dai, a traditional Vietnamese garment, to take photographs near the lake and throughout the city. Couples and tourists joined the crowds to sightsee and experience a quieter side of the capital. The city saw a shift in atmosphere as the weather turned chilly. Temperatures in the city dropped to around 17 degrees Celsius at night, prompting people to wear extra layers of clothing while they explored the streets.