Hanoi Boosts Nighttime Economy
A ceremony was held on November 24 to officially inaugurate Hanoi night tourism offers , launch the “Welcome to Hanoi” photo contest, and announce the recognition of Hoan Kiem Lake and its surroundings and the Old Quarter as a city-level travel destination. Hanoi’s iconic Quan Truong Gate was lit up with a light show on November 24. Photos: Duy Minh/The Hanoi Times According to Dang Huong Giang, director of the Hanoi Tourism Department, this series of activities comes within the month of the “Creative City Event” to promote the night economy in the capital. “The night tourism offers would help improve tourists’ travel experience, make them stay longer, and thus contribute to the capital’s economic growth,” she said. Among the officially announced night tours, some are completely new, including the one at the Vietnam Women’s Museum entitled “ Legend of Youth- Live a Worthy Life ”; “ Thang Long – Hanoi Night Cycling Tour ”; and the “ The Quintessence of Education ” tour...