Hanoi: A 100-meter-long Christmas alley in Korean style attracts visitors.

A 100-meter-long alley in Block D6 Trung Tu (alley 4B Dang Van Ngu, Dong Da ward, Hanoi) is becoming a popular spot during the festive season. The space is filled with red, green, and white colors, featuring Christmas trees, gift boxes, ribbons, large ornaments, and giant teddy bears, creating a Korean-style backdrop for photos. Even on weekdays, crowds of people line up in front of cafes waiting for their turn to take pictures.

Why is this small alley so attractive to visitors?

The Christmas atmosphere is evenly distributed throughout the alley, from the facades of tea and pastry shops and cafes to clothing stores and plant nurseries. Every corner can become a photo backdrop: red ribbon carpets, large ornaments, and prominently decorated Christmas trees. The area in front of Maison de Éte is the most crowded check-in spot, often with long queues.

Try this angle!

• Before Maison de Éte:The facade features striking decorations, perfectly suited to a gentle, feminine style.
• Giant teddy bear:You can sit or hug the bear to create a cute and lively feeling in the photo.
• Pine tree cluster – gift box – ribbon:The festival details are densely arranged, making it easy to choose close-up shots.

The style of the person being photographed.

Thao HuyenHuyen (18 years old, a student at Hanoi College of Medicine and Pharmacy) visited for the first time after seeing many pictures online. This is her second Christmas stop after a festive-themed cafe. Huyen said she likes taking photos with beautiful views, delicious drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere; this time she plans to visit the Hanoi Cathedral and possibly Hang Ma Street.

Jiang Shang(20 years old, residing in Cau Giay ward) chose a sweet theme with a white dress, soft fur coat, and bunny ear hat – fitting the vibrant Christmas setting.

Khanh LinhLinh (21 years old, living in Cau Giay) spent about two hours doing her own makeup, preparing her clothes and accessories. She had visited Christmas photoshoot locations around Dang Van Ngu and Cau Giay 3-4 times. At 2:30 PM, on her first visit to the "Korean alley" after watching a video on TikTok, Linh still managed to find a photo spot that suited her "muse" style despite the crowd.

Nguyen Thi Hoai(25 years old, Hoai Duc) paired a high-neck crop top, short skirt, white fur gloves, and a white beret – a striking outfit, perfect for a festival concept.

Dang Huyen TranTrân (22 years old, residing in Thanh Xuan ward) spent about two hours preparing her outfit and doing her hair before arriving. Experiencing it for the first time after watching many social media videos, Trân commented that the actual scene was about 70% as good as she imagined and wished there were more Christmas trees to increase her shooting options and reduce waiting time. She aims to take some beautiful photos to post on Facebook and plans to visit another photo spot in Hang Bun.

Dinh Thi Hong Gam(Living in Thanh Xuan) found the actual space more beautiful than she imagined. Gam chose crowded places because "crowded places are usually beautiful," even if it sometimes got in the way when taking photos; she went when she felt like it or had an outfit she wanted to try on.

Stop and relax.

Along this short stretch, you can easily find tea and pastry shops, cafes, clothing stores, and plant nurseries. Many people choose to stop in front of these shops to take photos, then go inside to rest and change the setting.

Fact-checking information

• Address:Block D6 Trung Tu, Lane 4B Dang Van Ngu, Dong Da Ward, Hanoi.
• Air:The Christmas festival is vibrant and offers many photo opportunities; although it's still crowded on weekdays, there are often queues in front of cafes.
• Suitable experience:Take a stroll, take photos for social media, and relax with coffee, tea, and pastries right in the area.

Tips for taking beautiful photos

• Prepare your outfit and accessories carefully; many people spend about two hours doing their makeup and coordinating their clothes before arriving.
• If you encounter a large crowd, queue in an orderly manner at popular spots such as in front of the Maison de Éte or the giant bear area to maintain the general flow.
• Try a gentle style, white tones, a beret or bunny ear hat – these are choices that many people have adopted and are appropriate for the occasion.
• Close-up shots of details like ornaments, ribbons, and gift boxes provide a variety of framing options alongside the wide-angle shots.