Public places to enjoy Tet fireworks
32 locations in Hanoi would see Tet firework shows from 12 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, with nine locations being high-altitude shows.
Some of the best spots for viewing the fireworks are the Thong Nhat Park, the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Lac Long Quan Garden, the Van Quan Lake in Ha Dong District and the sport center in Dong Anh District.
Such locations have a wide area, allowing optimal views for the fireworks and vehicles to travel comfortably.
Photo by Giang Huy
Sky bars at the Old Quarter
Sky bars like Estrella, Lighthouse or Terraco are all located at the rooftop levels of Old Quarter hotels on streets like Cau Go, Hang Dau and Hang Be. At Lunar New Year's Eve, they often open late to allow customers to watch firework shows. The best views would be available at bars near the Hoan Kiem Lake.
A sky bar in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Photo courtesy of Estrella Skybar
Summit Bar on Thanh Nien Street, Ba Dinh District
Located on the 20th floor of the Pan Pacific hotel, the sky bar is an ideal location for fireworks viewing. The bar also has cocktail parties.
A media representative of the hotel said people can watch multiple firework locations from the sky bar, with the clearest view at the Lac Long Quan Garden.
Photo courtesy of Pan Pacific
Top of Hanoi on Lieu Giai Street, Ba Dinh District
The bar is located on the 67th floor of the Lotte Hanoi hotel, with a wide view encompassing the entire city. It frequently hosts New Year events, and opens through Lunar New Year's Eve. The bar is also a good location to watch a drone light show near the West Lake this year.
Photo courtesy of Lotte Hanoi
Mall No.7 on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District
The location, often known as Ham Ca Map (Shark's Maw), is one of the tallest buildings near Hoan Kiem Lake and a popular destination for firework viewing. The building has several restaurants and cafes opening through Lunar New Year's Eve.
Photo courtesy of the Kien Truc magazine
Bar Hedonist on Tay Ho District
Located on the 23rd floor of the L7 Westlake Hanoi hotel, the bar has a wide view of the West Lake, allowing people to watch the firework show at the Lac Long Quan Garden easily. The location opens from 5 p.m. Friday throughout the Lunar New Year's Eve, complete with a countdown event.
Photo courtesy of Lotte Westlake Hanoi
Bar Dinh Rooftop Lounge on Nguyen Truong To Street, Ba Dinh District
A popular location for young people, the bar opens through Tet and includes a countdown event, starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday and lasting until 2 a.m. Saturday. Customers can participate in lucky draws at the event.
Photo courtesy of Bar Dinh
