The People’s Committee of Hanoi on October 31 decided to recognise Hoan Kiem lake, its surrounding areas and the Old Quarter as a city-level tourist area.

A pedestrian street Hanoi has become a favourite destination for local people and visitors, especially young people, as it is likened to a small European street lined with cafes and restaurants on both sides.

The People’s Committee of Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district has decided to extend the opening time of local pedestrian zones to four days during the National Day holiday, from September 1 to 4.

The Hoan Kiem Lake weekend promenade and its environs in downtown Hanoi have become a brand, a cultural boulevard and a highlight of the capital city.

This year, the People’s Committee of Dong Da District will set up a plan to open a food zone on Nguyen Van Tuyet Street and a pedestrian zone on Van Mieu and Quoc Tu Giam streets.

 Instructions for pedestrians in walking streets in Hoan Kiem Lake

 More streets in Hanoi will be shut to traffic at weekends so pedestrians can enjoy Hoan Kiem Lake from October.