The former imperial city Hue is going to install an audio guide system in five languages to serve visitors at its attractions. Phan Thanh Hai, director of the Center for Preservation of Hue Former Citadel Relics, said audio guides are being planned for major tomb sites and the royal citadel. Hue was the seat of …
It has been more than six decades since the end of French colonial rule in Vietnam, but when President Francois Hollande arrives this week he’ll struggle to avoid a quintessential legacy of his country’s rule: the baguette. Smeared with pate and loaded with fresh coriander and cucumber, or just enjoyed with a pat of fresh …
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Hanoi has decided to allow restaurants and bars in the downtown Hoan Kiem District to stay open through 2 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, easing a midnight curfew that has somewhat diminished the city’s thriving nightlife. Officials said at a meeting Wednesday that the new hours will take effect from the beginning of September, …
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Hanoians enjoy late night walks around the Sword Lake the night the vehicles ban took effect September 1. Photos: Viet Hung/Zing Fences are raised to prevent vehicles from entering roads around the lake. The city has decided to save all streets around the iconic lake to pedestrians from 7 p.m. to midnight every Friday, Saturday …
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