Tag: Hoan Kiem
Tourist’s video of overpriced bell fruit in Hanoi triggers police investigation
The police in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, are investigating a viral video showing a street vendor charging a foreign customer 200,000 VND per kilogram of bell fruit. The video has sparked significant … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/tourist-s-video-of-overpriced-bell-fruit-in-hanoi-triggers-police-investigation-2296466.html
Safety concerns rise as tourists flock to Hanoi’s railway cafe street
Last weekend, many tourists, especially international visitors, flocked to the ‘railway cafe street’ area, from Tran Phu to Phung Hung (Hang Bong ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi). Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/safety-concerns-rise-as-tourists-flock-to-hanoi-s-railway-cafe-street-2295296.html
Hanoi to launch double-decker bus tour to Bat Trang pottery village
Hanoi will launch a new double-decker city tour from downtown Hoan Kiem Lake to Bat Trang pottery village in its suburbs this year. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-to-launch-double-decker-bus-tour-to-bat-trang-pottery-village-post289036.vnp
Hanoi autumn festival to return in September
VOV.VN – The second Hanoi autumn festival is scheduled to take place at dedicated areas around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake from September 12 to September 15, aiming to promote both the capital’s … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/culture/hanoi-autumn-festival-to-return-in-september-post1101471.vov
French visitors receive refund after being overcharged by Hanoi cabby
Police in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi handed over VND1 million (US$39.3), including VND500,000 ($19.6) that a local taxi driver charged a French couple for a 200-meter ride and another VND500,000 for … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240522/french-visitors-receive-refund-after-being-overcharged-by-hanoi-cabby/79998.html
Uniqlo Flagship Store Hanoi / RED DESIGN GROUP – VIETNAM
taking over the heritage-listed Hanoi Tourist building in the prime Hoan Kiem Lake area within the Old Quarter of Hanoi. While Uniqlo is a modern retailer, they needed Red to achieve a balance between … Full story: https://www.archdaily.com/1015756/uniqlo-flagship-store-hanoi-red-design-group-vietnam
Hanoi police deny reports of vendor charging tourists VND500,000 for 3 pineapples
Police in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi have affirmed that news reports of a local street peddler charging two foreign tourists VND500,000 (US$19.7) for three pineapples were inaccurate. Police officers … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240502/hanoi-police-deny-reports-of-vendor-charging-tourists-vnd500000-for-3-pineapples/79652.html
Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Hoan Kiem Lake, tries egg coffee in Hanoi
Phuong Vu is the man behind the success of the Con Rong Chau Tien (the Descendants of the Fairy and the Dragon) video of Apple, the Hoa Xuan Ca program of Vietnamese national broadcaster Vietnam … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240415/apple-ceo-tim-cook-visits-hoan-kiem-lake-tries-egg-coffee-in-hanoi/79371.html
Tim Cook In Vietnam: Can Apple CEO’s Visit To Iconic Cafe In Hanoi Replicate Obama And Bourdain’s Bun Cha Magic?
Cook was seen seated at Madame Hien Restaurant, known to be on a street in the northwest of the famous Hoan Kiem Lake — a tourist landmark of Hanoi. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
A host of activities await visitors to Hanoi on Liberation Day
Under the plan, Hanoi’s skies will light up on October 10 with simultaneous fireworks displays at 30 venues across the capital, including five aerial pyrotechnics venues at Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/a-host-of-activities-await-visitors-to-hanoi-on-liberation-day-2264200.html
New night tour offers an escape to history
Seeing Hanoi at night is proving really popular for tourists visiting the capital. Now even more evening entertainment has been added to Hanoi’s sight- seeing itinerary. Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem … Full story: https://theinvestor.vn/new-night-tour-offers-an-escape-to-history-d9050.html
Electric bus tour of Hoan Kiem-Thang Long Imperial Citadel to debut Feb.5
Electric vehicles touring heritage sites of Hanoi from Hoan Kiem to Thang Long Imperial Citadel will debut on February 5. Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/electric-bus-tour-of-hoan-kiemthang-long-imperial-citadel-to-debut-feb5-1267977.vov