Tourists visiting Hanoi will have more options to enjoy and learn
about the city’s history when two new routes of sightseeing electric car
tours will be launched next week.
Designed by the
Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company, the tours will take visitors through
several French-influence architectural areas, with building of interest
including the railway station, University of Pharmacy, Opera House
and the Government Guest House.
Other historical
spots such as Hoa Lo Prison – once dubbed as “Hilton Opera” by American
inmates during the American War, and Quan Su Pagoda, also are among the
tour’s agenda.
Beginning from Dinh Tien Hoang
Street alongside Hoan Kiem Lake, both tours will last for
approximately 45 minutes, taking in several other main streets including
Le Thai To-Ba Trieu-Tran Hung Dao-Quan Su-Hai Ba Trung-Ly Thuong
Kiet-Trang Tien-Ly Thai To.
Tickets for the tours start at 20,000 VND.
According to the company director Do Xuan Thuy, 10 new electric cars
using solar batteries were purchased. Each car will also be equipped
with an audio system presenting information about the places along the
route.
The company currently offers electric car
tours within the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. About 1,000
tourists, mostly foreigners use the tours everyday.-VNA