Hanoitourist, one of the country’s leading tour operators, has introduced a bus service in Hanoi that allows passengers to get on and get off at their leisure. Its 15 stops take visitors to popular sites around the capital, such as the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton), the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Quan Thanh Temple, West Lake, the Temple of Literature, Thang Long Royal Citadel, and the Hanoi Opera House.
Stops are also within 500 meters of popular restaurants and hotels.
Visitors can buy a ticket for VND130,000 and join at any stop between 8am and 4.15pm. From now to October 22, they can take the bus free of charge after registering with Hanoitourist.
The hop-on, hop-off bus aims to offer tourists a new and more convenient way to uncover Hanoi’s many attractions.
Vietnam’s capital is known for its centuries-old architecture and rich culture and history, with Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French influences. The old and the new combine in the city, with much to discover, from the heritage of the past to the latest in modernity. It’s also renowned for its parks, tree-lined streets, and lakes, which provide a wonderful backdrop. At its heart is the enjoyably chaotic Old Quarter, whose narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade and where life is lively. Hanoi is also a city of traditional handicrafts, such as bronze molding, silver carving, and embroidery. There are a host of famous villages, in which residents make specific handicrafts as a trade. Some are well-known nationwide, including pottery in Bat Trang village, bronze casting in Ngu Xa village, and glossy silk in Yen Thai village.
Hanoitourist specializes in inbound, outbound, and domestic tourism. It also organizes special types of Indochina tours, providing different packaged deals for groups and individuals, including business tours, technical visits, and MICE services. Private tours are available upon request and supplemental services offered, such as hotel reservations, tour guide services, business interpretation services, international and domestic air ticket booking services, airport transfers, and car rentals, among others.
2008 marked a new development for Hanoitourist, with its website www.hanoitourist-travel.com (English version) coming online in January and allowing travelers from all around the world to book tours and pay directly using credit cards.
Hanoitourist introduces hop-on, hop-off buses in Hanoi
Hanoitourist, one of the country’s leading tour operators, has introduced a bus service in Hanoi that allows passengers to get on and get off at their leisure. Its 15 stops take visitors to popular sites around the capital, such
Source: VET
