Hoan Kiem Lake packed with tourists during holiday

Thousands of people gathered at Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi on May 1 evening, the third day of a five-day holiday marking National Reunification Day and Labour Day.
The area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake packed with both domestic and foreign tourists.

The area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake packed with both domestic and foreign tourists.

People stroll around the historic area enjoying the fine weather and taking part in various games.

People stroll around the historic area enjoying the fine weather and taking part in various games.

Visitors dance to the tune of classical music.

Visitors dance to the tune of classical music.

Young people play a game of rope skipping.

Young people play a game of rope skipping.

Children are attracted to stands selling colourful figurines made of rice powder.

Children are attracted to stands selling colourful figurines made of rice powder.

A man building a Jenga tower, something which requires patience and accuracy.

A man building a Jenga tower, something which requires patience and accuracy.

A tourist and painter drawing her portrait.

A tourist and painter drawing her portrait.

A girl poses for a photo taken by her mother.

A girl poses for a photo taken by her mother.

Police patrol the area frequently to ensure security and order.

Police patrol the area frequently to ensure security and order.

Two tourists take a selfie to save a memory of their holiday.

Two tourists take a selfie to save a memory of their holiday.

Ta Hien Street crowded with tourists.

Ta Hien Street crowded with tourists.

A street performance near Hoan Kiem Lake.

A street performance near Hoan Kiem Lake.

Foreign tourists enjoy local delicacies at Ta Hien Street.

Foreign tourists enjoy local delicacies at Ta Hien Street.

A foreign boy interested in exciting games at the pedestrian space.

A foreign boy interested in exciting games at the pedestrian space.

Members of a family pose for a photo by Hoan Kiem Lake.

Members of a family pose for a photo by Hoan Kiem Lake.

NDO