Tag: Hoan Kiem
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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Hanoi launches night tours discovering Ngoc Son temple
A nighttime tourism programme to discover the Ngoc Son temple on Hoan Kiem Lake, downtown Hanoi, debuted at a ceremony on. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-launches-night-tours-discovering-ngoc-son-temple/278087.vnp