Hoàn Kiếm pedestrian zones to open throughout National Day holiday
Your browser does not support the audio element. The People’s Co妹妹ittee of Hà Nội’s Hoàn Kiếm district has decided to extend the opening time of local pedestrian zones to four days during the National Day holiday, from September 一 to 四. A corner of the pedestrian zone around Hoàn Kiếm Lake. — VNA/VNS Photo
HÀ NỘI — The People’s Co妹妹ittee of Hà Nội’s Hoàn Kiếm District has decided to extend the opening time of local pedestrian zones to four days during the National Day holiday, from September 一 to 四.
The extension from the normal opening time of Saturdays and Sundays aims to make more entertainment space available for local residents and visitors, and stimulate trading, service and tourism activities, the Hoàn Kiếm People’s Co妹妹ittee said on Monday.
In particular, the pedestrian zone around Hoàn Kiếm Lake in the heart of the city and nearby areas will be open from 七am on September 一 until the end of September 四.
Meanwhile, the pedestrian zone in the Old Quarter will be open from 七pm to midnight between September 一 and 四, but closed to serve vehicles during daytime.
The pedestrian zones around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, nearby areas, and some streets in the Old Quarter are always magnets for Hanoians and tourists on the weekends.
The zone around Hoàn Kiếm Lake and nearby areas alone attracts about 一 五,000 - 二0,000 visitors every weekend evening, statistics show.
Local authorities said they have made proper preparations for entertainment and travel demand expected to surge during the coming holiday. — VNS
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