8 Magical Angles to Capture Notre Dame Cathedral's Christmas Lights in Saigon
Not sure if it's the Notre Dame Cathedral's enchanting lights or Saigon's dreamy night vibe last night, but just one stroll around with my phone and I had an album full of mesmerizing Christmas shots.
The biggest surprise? These spots are ones everyone passes by, but slow down, shift your angle a bit, and they transform into sparkling, radiant magic. 🥰
Top Magical Spots to Snap Epic Christmas Pics:
1. Level 4 at Diamond Plaza – The Ultimate Panoramic View
From here, you get a full vista of the cathedral's backside, with golden lights scattered over red-tiled roofs and tiny streaks of car lights below. It feels like shooting a Saigon-version Christmas movie scene – elegant, romantic, and full of that perfect city energy. 😘
2. Front of the Cathedral – Classic Spot That Still Wows
The facade lit up is pure magic. Lower your camera, time the background lights for a soft bokeh effect, and your shot turns warm, dreamy, and bursting with urban Christmas sparkle. 😍
3. Side of the Post Office & Book Street – Look Up for Insane Magic
Just stand across the street on the side, tilt your camera skyward, and the dome, golden lights, trees, and night sky blend into a holy night frame. So simple, yet incredibly chic. 🥰
4. 30/4 Park – Hunt for Reflective Puddles
After a light rain is prime time. Flip your phone screen down close to the water's surface, capture the cathedral's reflection shimmering like a fairy tale painting. Everyone thinks it's heavy editing, but it's all in the killer angle.
5. Flower Garden in Front – Bokeh with Distant Lights
Weave your lens through the bushes, catch far-off lights melting into perfect round glows for super soft Christmas bokeh. These pics scream slow, cozy, and lightly romantic vibes. 😍
6. Gen Z Creativity: Use Reflective Surfaces
Press your camera against shop windows, glowing LED signs, car mirrors, or shiny billboards. Christmas lights shatter into colorful sparkles, like you're using a pro photographer's filter. 😁
7. The CHILLEST, COOLEST, and MOST WORTH-IT Spot of the Night ❤️
Rooftop of the Old Apartment on Ly Tu Trong – Nguoi Tam Chuyen House
This isn't just for pics; it's for getting lost in the moment. 🥰😘🥰 Walk through a vintage hallway, climb a few dimly lit floors, push open the door to the rooftop, and boom – the cathedral's glowing facade hits you, so stunning you'll freeze in awe, soaking in the festive, romantic buzz.
Up top: gentle breeze, chill tunes, twinkling Christmas lights, and through a sleek little window, the basilica lights up the entire night sky. Shots from here? Your friends will be jealous forever. Hehe.
8. Bonus – Cute Candid Moments Around the Cathedral
Snap vendors selling Christmas goodies in front of Diamond, kids in Santa outfits dashing around, couples posing under golden lights, vibrant red and gold decorations. These little moments give your album real soul. ❤️
Bottom line: Notre Dame Cathedral's lights this season are so magical, every corner turns into a stunner. Hope everyone gets their super epic Christmas pics! 🥰😘🥰
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