A large pine tree and a snow-covered cottage occupies a large area in front of the lobby of a building on Pham Ngoc Thanh street

Reindeers adorn the sidewalks along with Christmas presents next to Hoan Kiem lake.

An image of Santa Claus decorated in stylish Christmas trimmings on the street.

Streets at night sparkle with colourful lights and Christmas decorations.

A shop on Dai Co Viet street features decorations with a number of Christmas accessories.

Fashion shops decorate their models in festive red and white colours.

Girls with reindeer antlers sit beside a Christmas tree.

Shopping malls across Hanoi feature huge Christmas trees, decorated with sparkling lights and a gold star on top.