Beating the hustle of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter in a 1936 Citroen (22-05-2009) by Hoai Nam Just cruising: The city’s Old Quarter is often graced with this 1936 Citroen Traction Avant car. — VNS Photo Labyrinth: A section of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter with its characteristic architecture and narrow streets, popular with tourists. — VNS Photo Doan Tung Ha Noi was the last stop on English businessman Colin Embree’s tour of Southeast Asian countries. He decided to tour the city’s Old Quarter in a 1936-Citroen Traction Avant car and the half-day tour left him with unforgettable memories of Ha Noi and its people. The car is one of four used to show tourists around Ha Noi. Like most visitors to Ha Noi, the middle-aged Embree explored the Old Quarter and visited the Van Mieu (Temple of Literature). He then enjoyed a romantic dinner with Vietnamese foods at the Wild Lotus restaurant, an exquisitely renovated French villa, in Nguyen Du Street. "I … [Read more...] about Beating the hustle of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter in a 1936 Citroen
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NA Chairman calls for efforts to develop, celebrate Ha Noi
NA Chairman calls for efforts to develop, celebrate Ha Noi (09-02-2007) HA NOI — National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong has hailed the capital for comprehensive achievements over the past year, and asked the municipal Party Committee and people of Ha Noi to make further efforts in developing the city and for the 1,000th anniversary celebrations of Thang Long-Ha Noi. During a meeting with Ha Noi officials, he lauded the people of Ha Noi for efforts in successfully organising many important events, including the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation 2006 and the 10th Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV). These have contributed to creating a good impression of the city among foreigners and the entire people. Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi and Mayor Nguyen Quoc Trieu thanked the Party, National Assembly, Government and ministries for their help to Ha Noi in fulfilling political, social and economic targets of 2006. The Ha Noi leaders also … [Read more...] about NA Chairman calls for efforts to develop, celebrate Ha Noi
Bid to name Ha Long ‘modern wonder’ heats up
Bid to name Ha Long ‘modern wonder’ heats up (20-11-2007) Wonderland: Late afternoon sunshine covers Ha Long Bay, which has been nominated to be named one of the Seven Wonders of the Morden World. — VNS Photo Kim Hung HA NOI — Campaigners for Ha Long Bay to become one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World are today, on National Heritage Day 2007, exhibiting the most interesting and rare features of the natural world-heritage site. Along with offering visitors a chance to vote for the bay, the three day event is holding an exhibition comprised of 100 large scale photos, miniatures of the site made of sand, maps and other objects to illustrate why UNESCO is naming it a world heritage site for the second time. Whilst the festival is showcasing aesthetic, geographical, ecological and historical artefacts — all of which have made the hidden bay a must-see destination — works of art are also on display, including a photography exhibition, in … [Read more...] about Bid to name Ha Long ‘modern wonder’ heats up
Mrs World contestants tour Ha Noi
Mrs World contestants tour Ha Noi (19-11-2009) Twelve beauty queens from around the globe descend upon the capital city for a tour. Mothers’ day out: Mrs World 2009 contestants pose in front of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum during their visit to Ha Noi on Tuesday. — VNS Photo Dan Hung HA NOI — Twelve beauties from Russia, the US, Israel, India, Brazil, Argentina, Poland, Finland, Georgia, South Africa, Ivory Coast and Viet Nam represented 76 Mrs World contestants in a tour of Ha Noi on Tuesday. Mrs Ivory Coast, Marie Carine Davison, who has won Mrs World Ao Dai 2009, confessed she had been worried because Ha Noi is experiencing cold weather, but upon setting foot in the city, she was warmed by the people’s love. All contestants agreed that they were moved by the hearty welcome they received from the people and tourists in the capital. The trip started at designer Lan Huong’s ao dai (traditional long dress) shop at 84 Hang Bong Street where the … [Read more...] about Mrs World contestants tour Ha Noi
Central region increasingly preferred by Ha Noi tourists
The number of tourists from Ha Noi choosing tours to the central region has risen recently, causing tourism authorities in Da Nang and Quang Nam provinces to launch more promotions. Nguyen Duy Quang, deputy director of Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre, said tourists from Ha Noi are flooding the central coastal city, especially on holidays or weekends. Meanwhile, a tourism official from Quang Nam Department of Culture Sports and Tourism said tourists from Ha Noi spend more than those from HCM City. Airline carriers plan more flights for coming summer schedule Local and foreign carriers have registered for more services for the summer schedule to meet rising demand for air travel. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam, Viet Nam Airlines, China Southern, Tiger Airways and Korea Air were conducting a total of almost 40 more flights between Viet Nam and other destinations in Asia, for the summer schedule that lasts until late October. Ha Noi's Noi Bai Airport is handling … [Read more...] about Central region increasingly preferred by Ha Noi tourists