The Hanoitimes - Several activities will be held during the fourth European Literature Days, which take place from May 12 to 15, including a space to feature a traffic safety playground, book covers, film posters adapted from literary works, among others . Spring Book Festival 2019 in Hanoi to feature 300,000 books Readers rush to Spring Book Street in Hanoi Hanoi Book Fair highlights modern reading culture in Technology 4.0 The fourth European Literature Days event was launched on May 12 at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, featuring various literary and cultural activities, Voice of Vietnam reported. Fourth European Literature Days opened in Ho Chi Minh City. The event attracts the participation of 10 European countries namely the UK, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Belgian Wallonie - Bruxelles region. Activities regarding the introduction of books are organized at the main … [Read more...] about Fourth European Literature Days open in Ho Chi Minh City
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Hanoi welcomes second double decker bus tour
The second bus route around the city, Thang Long-Hanoi City Tour, was officially launched on November 30 under the operation of travel agent Vietnamtourism-Hanoi JSC. From November 30 to December 2, residents and tourists have the opportunity to visit famous attractions around the capital on these modern double-decker buses for free. The second double-decker bus is officially lauched in Hanoi Three new double-decker buses, named Vietnam Sightseeing and painted yellow and blue, are going to hit the streets from 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM every day, with a 30-minute interval between departures. Each bus has a capacity of 80 passengers and costs VND6-7 billion ($261,000-304,300). The new route takes passengers through 10 popular attractions in the city, departing from Dien Hong Square (Square Chavassieux), passing through Vietnam Military History Museum, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, … [Read more...] about Hanoi welcomes second double decker bus tour
Hanoi opens new double-decker bus service for tourists
The Hanoitimes - Thang Long - Hanoi City Tour also offers visitors a new experience when viewing the city panorama from above and find out useful information about Hanoi right on bus. Vietnam Tourism Hanoi JSC has opened a new double-decker bus tour, known as Thang Long – Hanoi City Tour, offering another alternative to visitors. The route, named Vietnam Sightseeing, start from Dien Hong Park on Ngo Quyen Street. Its itinerary consists of the Vietnam Military History Museum, Thang Long imperial citadel, Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, St. Joseph's Cathedral, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, and the Hanoi Opera House. Hanoi opens new double-decker bus service for tourists. Photo: baodautu.vn Thang Long - Hanoi City Tour also offers visitors a new experience when viewing the city panorama from above and find out useful information about Hanoi on bus. Vietnam Tourism Hanoi JSC has equipped the … [Read more...] about Hanoi opens new double-decker bus service for tourists
Hanoi to launch second double-decker bus route
The second bus route, named the Thang Long – Ha Noi City Tour, will be operated by a tourism agency instead of Hanoi Transport Corporation, which operates the first one. The second route will take passengers through 10 popular attractions in the city, including the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on Quan Thanh Street, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on Hung Vuong Street and the Hoa Lo Prison on Hoa Lo Street. It will start from the Dien Hong Garden on Trang Tien Street and end at the Hanoi Opera House on Phan Chu Trinh Street. The route will have three buses, each with a capacity of 80 passengers. The buses cost VND6-7 billion ($259,000-303,000) each. They will run from 9:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. every day, with a 30-minute interval between each. A typical run from beginning to end takes over 90 minutes. The buses will be painted in yellow and blue, equipped with two LED screens and headphones for passengers to listen to information about Hanoi’s attractions as they pass through … [Read more...] about Hanoi to launch second double-decker bus route
Tips for exploring the best of Hanoi
Best time to travel Autumn, which falls from early September to late November, is an ideal time to visit Hanoi. The weather is milder and drier, without the scorching sun of summer, making it the perfect time for sightseeing. However, visiting Hanoi later in the year is also an interesting experience as holidaymakers can enjoy hot and tasty dishes in the chilly winds of winter. Autumn in Hanoi falls from early September to late November How to get there There are a lot of airlines providing flights to Hanoi from all around the world, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar and Qatar. Visitors can also get in by train or sleeper bus. Where to go and what to do Hanoi’s Old Quarter is the highlight of the city’s tourism sector. With its dense population and busy trading activities, it is an ideal place to explore the traditional and unique features of Hanoi. While Ho Chi Minh City is famous for Bui Vien, which is dubbed “Western street” for backpackers, … [Read more...] about Tips for exploring the best of Hanoi