Stations belonging to the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City have become hotspots for photo shoots ahead of the 2025 Lunar New Year.

Groups of young people donning ao dai, the traditional Vietnamese long gown, create a vibrant atmosphere at metro stations.

Tong Thi Bao Yen, a 20-year-old resident in Thu Duc City, shared that she was excited and looking forward to taking Tet photos with her friends at metro stations.

She took two sets of photos, one in a traditional ao dai and one in a modern outfit.

Many young people choose metro stations in Ho Chi Minh City as their backdrop for their Tet-themed photos. Photo: Be Hieu / Tuoi Tre

Nguyen Thanh Tuan, 21, from Binh Thanh District, said that, compared to traditional locations, metro stations are a new background and provide a completely different style.

As Tet approaches, more and more young people come to metro stations to take photos. Although some accidentally step over safety lines, they happily comply with the rules when being reminded,” said Nguyen Chi Dinh, a metro line volunteer.

Nguyen Trinh (R), a 24-year-old resident in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, shared that metro line No. 1 is a modern place and a great spot for taking photos. Photo: Be Hieu / Tuoi Tre

The metro line project was launched in 2006, and its construction began in 2012. It was put into commercial service on December 22 and offers commuters free rides for the first 30 days.

The line stretches 19.7 kilometers from Ben Thanh in District 1 to Suoi Tien Coach Station in Thu Duc. It includes 2.6 kilometers of underground urban rail link and 17.1 kilometers of elevated track.

There are 17 trains, each capable of accommodating 930 passengers, including 147 sitting and 783 standing.

The metro line carries a price tag of VND43.7 trillion (US$1.7 billion).

A young girl shows off her elegant ‘ao dai.’ Photo: Be Hieu / Tuoi Tre

A group of friends are excited to take beautiful photos at a metro station in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Be Hieu / Tuoi Tre

Nguyen Hoang Hao (L) and Nguyen Thanh Tuan are delighted with their pictures taken at Thao Dien Station of the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Be Hieu / Tuoi Tre

In addition to smartphones, many young people prefer using compact cameras to take photos at metro stations in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Xuan Huong / Tuoi Tre

Duong Gia Bao Tram, a 21-year-old resident in Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, shared that although many people came to take photos at metro stations, there are many stations, so they never get too busy. Photo: Be Hieu / Tuoi Tre

Metro stations in Ho Chi Minh City offer a new background for Tet-themed photos. Photo: Xuan Huong / Tuoi Tre

Many young people have invested in outfits and accessories, as well as hired photographers to take photos at metro stations in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Xuan Huong / Tuoi Tre

Many young people said they used photos and videos on social media for inspiration before coming to metro stations in Ho Chi Minh City to take Tet-themed photos. Photo: Xuan Huong / Tuoi Tre

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