Hanoi's Hoan Kiem pedestrian space to open from December 29 to January 1
Wednesday, 27/12/2023 16:29 (GMT+7)
According to Hanoi City People’s Committee, the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake and neighbouring areas as well as pedestrian streets in the Old Quarter will be available from 7pm on December 29 to midnight on January 1, 2024, instead of only weekend as usual to serve local residents and visitors during the 2024 New Year holiday.
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| The pedestrian space around Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake attracts many visitors (Source: congthuong.vn) |
The extension aims to facilitate visitors’ recreation demand during the holiday, according to Pham Tuan Long, Chairman of the district People’s Committee.
The pedestrian spaces around Hoan Kiem Lake and pedestrian streets in the Old Quarter have become an attractive destination, drawing a lot of local residents and visitors at weekends and on holidays.
According to VNA, the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake welcomes an average of 20,000-27,000 visitors on weekend, and even 40,000 during holidays./.
Compiled by BTA