The West Lake, which is dubbed as the lung of Hanoi, will be turnedinto an attractive cultural and spiritual tourist site.
Theplan was discussed at a conference jointly held by the municipalDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Tay Ho People’s Committeeand the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on December 24.
The department and the committee have jointly drawn a list ofentertainment services at the site such as rowing, diving and food,which will be submitted to the municipal People’s Committee forapproval.
To realise the plan, Tay Ho district will focus onwater treatment in the lake as well as developing a restaurant and hotelsystem around it in connection with peach and kumquat growing villages.
Over the past time, along with upgrading lakeshores,pavements, parks and benches, the district has launched electric careservices around the lake, helping lure more visitors to the capitalcity.
The West Lake has a long history associated withthe formation and development of the capital city of Thang Long-Hanoi. Rich in cultural values, the lake houses at least 21 pagodas, shrinesand communal houses with many valuable artifacts.-VNA
Theplan was discussed at a conference jointly held by the municipalDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Tay Ho People’s Committeeand the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on December 24.
The department and the committee have jointly drawn a list ofentertainment services at the site such as rowing, diving and food,which will be submitted to the municipal People’s Committee forapproval.
To realise the plan, Tay Ho district will focus onwater treatment in the lake as well as developing a restaurant and hotelsystem around it in connection with peach and kumquat growing villages.
Over the past time, along with upgrading lakeshores,pavements, parks and benches, the district has launched electric careservices around the lake, helping lure more visitors to the capitalcity.
The West Lake has a long history associated withthe formation and development of the capital city of Thang Long-Hanoi. Rich in cultural values, the lake houses at least 21 pagodas, shrinesand communal houses with many valuable artifacts.-VNA
