The Hanoitimes - On February 21, Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee, Nguyen Duc Chung hosted a delegation of the city of Toulouse (France) led by its Vice Mayor Jean-Claude Dardelet who is on a visit in Vietnam. Hanoi welcomes French enterprises: Mayor Toulouse’s €402,000 project to help preserve Thang Long Citadel Putting Hanoi - Toulouse partnerships to new heights Hanoi plans to facelift the 36 streets of its Old Quarter in the coming time and hopes to receive support from the French city of Toulouse in this work, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung. Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee, Nguyen Duc Chung hosted a delegation of the city of Toulouse (France) led by its Deputy Mayor Jean-Claude Dardelet. Photo: Ha Phuong At the meeting, Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee, Nguyen Duc Chung and Vice Mayor of Toulouse Jean-Claude Dardelet shared information on a number of joint cooperation projects between … [Read more...] about Hanoi and Toulouse work together on restoring Old Quarter
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Hanoi boosts cooperation with French city
Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) and Vice Mayor of Toulouse Jean-Claude Dardelet (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi plans to restore and upgrade all 36 streets of its old quarter in the coming time and it hopes to receive support from the French city of Toulouse in this work, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung. Chung made the suggestion during a reception on February 21 for Vice Mayor of Toulouse Jean-Claude Dardelet, who is also Vice President at the Toulouse Metropolis board. The Vietnamese official appreciated the recent cooperation between Hanoi and the French city, noting that Hanoi will speed up archaeological excavation to swiftly prepare the investment plan for their cooperation project in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and that Hanoi is financially capable of cooperating with Toulouse in the project. Jean-Claude Dardelet said Hanoi and Toulouse have jointly worked on many projects, … [Read more...] about Hanoi boosts cooperation with French city
CNN continues to bring Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences
The Hanoitimes - In 2019, CNN would focus on exploring Hanoi’s culture, heritage and people, reflecting Vietnam’s beautiful landscape and diversified cultural aspects. Hanoi and CNN look to further cooperate in next 5 years Hanoi among most affordable destinations for your 2019 world adventures Unique homestay on trees in Hanoi Explore 36 streets of Hanoi on a cyclo US cable news network (CNN) continues to bring Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of the Hanoi’s tourism promotional campaign in the 2019 – 2023 period, local media reported. Scene captured in a CNN's promotional clip on Hanoi. In 2019, CNN would focus on exploring Hanoi’s culture, heritage and people, reflecting Vietnam’s beautiful landscape and diversified cultural aspects, said the network’s representative at a conference held by the Hanoi Tourism Department on January 18. Hanoi in 2020 would be the new tourist destination for … [Read more...] about CNN continues to bring Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences
Explore 36 streets of Hanoi on a cyclo
The Hanoitimes - Believe me, discovering 36 streets by cyclo will be an unforgettable memory in your trip in Hanoi. Exploring the 700-year-old pagoda in Hanoi Exploring Huong Tich Cave in Perfume Pagoda Exploring Bat Trang Australian newspaper gives tips on exploring Hoa Lo Prison It’s almost certain that any visitor to the Old Quarter of Hanoi wants to experience the fun feeling while riding a cyclo around the 36 streets. The cyclos will calmly take you through the lanes, the moss stained corner, closer to the street life and culture Hanoi. The cyclo has become attached to Hanoi since the early twentieth century, as a means of daily travel such as going to the market or going to dining places. Through time, although there are many other alternative vehicles but cyclo is always contributing to the traditional culture of the Old Quarter. It would be interesting to sit on the cyclo watching Hanoi in the morning, breathing fresh air and smelling the fragrance of … [Read more...] about Explore 36 streets of Hanoi on a cyclo
Upcoming show on CNN reflects Hanoi street life
The Hanoitimes - The best way to explore a city is by wandering through its streets, lanes and alleys. From French colonial aesthetics to its unique food culture and history, CNN’s ‘Street Life Hanoi’ explores this historic city from a new perspective. Strolling the sidewalks of Vietnam’s stunning capital city, CNN discovers the stories of the streets of Hanoi told by those who know them best, each with their own unique relationship with the city. The show will reflect parts of Hanoi street life Highlights of the 30-minute special include: The Old Quarter One of the most unique perspectives to view Hanoi may just be from the seat of a side-car buzzing through the city streets. CNN meets Steve Christensen, an American graphic designer who has lived in Hanoi for over 20 years and gives sidecar tours of the city as his side job. CNN rides along with Steve to get a glimpse of the famous 36 streets and his favorite street in Hanoi’s Old … [Read more...] about Upcoming show on CNN reflects Hanoi street life