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Pedestrian streets expanded around Hoan Kiem lake

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VOV.VN - The authorities of Hoan Kiem district in the Hanoi capital have officially deployed a pilot scheme which extends the walking zone around Hoan Kiem lake and the Old Quarter, aiming to further develop tourism and trade services in the city’s centre.
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The extended area consists of eight streets around the heart of the capital, including Hang Dau, Cau Go, Hang Be, Hang Bac, Dinh Liet, Gia Ngu, Dao Duy Tu, and O Quan Chuong, in addition to three alleys, such as Cau Go, Trung Yen, and Phat Loc. The opening hours of the pedestrian streets include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. in the summer and 6 p.m. in winter and will run up to midnight.

 

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A signpost located at the intersection of Hang Mam - Nguyen Huu Huan street prohibits traffic from entering the pedestrian streets
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The introduction of the pilot scheme means that several Hanoians have yet to fully grasp the changes
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Barriers are set up in an effort to prevent motorbikes and cars from entering the walking zone
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Relevant forces are on hand to direct the flow of traffic around pedestrianised areas.
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Foreign tourists enjoy exploring the additional space specifically for pedestrians
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A wide range of delicacies can be seen on offer to visitors along the various walking streets
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An exterior view of the space around the walking streets.
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Fashion shops situated in the pedestrian streets can be seen packed with customers
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A family takes their children on a visit to the walking street on the weekend.
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