With the spring atmosphere descending on every corner of the capital, locals are easily able to find peach flowers and kumquat trees which only blossom during the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

Hanoi appears quiet in the period in the buildup to Tet due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

When strolling around Hanoi and enjoying the bustling atmosphere of wet markets, visitors have the chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere of Tet.

Vehicles carrying peach trees is a common sight these days.

Watching street vendors carrying flowers and fruit makes, residents of the capital know that the Lunar New Year is drawing near.

Seeing a food vendor is a typical image of a peaceful Hanoi.

Cooking banh chung, a type of sticky rice cake during Tet, on the pavement

Locals prepare flowers in order to decorate their home with festive items for Tet.

Kumquat trees can be seen on sale along Hang Luoc street, a traditional market in Hanoi.

A foreigner is busy carrying out preparations for the Lunar New Year festival.

A seller appears downbeat due to the decline in customers visiting the market amid COVID-19 fears.

Peach blossoming raises fresh hope moving into a new lunar year.