Starting from July 20, the Hanoi Transport and Services Corporation (Transerco) will offer a cheaper fare of VND 196,000 for a ticket valid for two hours for visitors taking the double-decker city Hop on - Hop off tour.

Earlier, during its first month operation, the tour offered
visitors three price options, starting at VND 300,000 for a ticket valid for
four hours, VND 450,000 for 24 hours, and VND 650,000 for 48 hours.
The addition of the new cheaper tour
fare targets visitors who wants to explore all of the 30 most popular tourist
attractions in Hanoi without having a stop throughout the tour.
Transerco also asked for approval from
the Hanoi city Department of Transport to operate night tours for the service,
departing from 19:30 and 20:30 everyday, starting from August 1.
A number of promotional programmes have
also been launched to attract visitors, including free tickets for children
aged under 6, discounted tickets for tourists traveling in groups larger than
10, and free tour guides.
Source: NDO
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.