Hanoi streets pedestrianised for New Year 2018 holiday

The People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district has announced that some streets around Hoan Kiem Lake and in neighbouring areas will be pedestrianised until the New Year of 2018.

The People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district has announced that some streets around Hoan Kiem Lake and in neighbouring areas will be pedestrianised until the New Year of 2018.

People on a walking street in Hanoi

Accordingly, the operational period for the pedestrianised zone at HoanKiem Lake will be from 7pm on December 29, 2017 (Friday) to 0:00am on January 1, 2018 (Monday).

This is to accommodate a variety of art music performances being held during the New Year 2018 holiday such as the New Year 2018 Countdown Festivals at August Revolution Square, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, and the flower garden area near the statue of King Ly Thai To.

In addition, several exhibitions will be organized around the city centre to provide visitors with insights into Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and the cultures of different regions around the country.