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Four reasons to take a stroll down Saigon’s first pedestrian street

Four reasons to take a stroll down Saigon’s first pedestrian street

The vibrant and crowded Saigon offers an area for people to have fun and relax without being bothered by incessant traffic. Nguyen Hue, Saigon’s first walking street, is the perfect place to do just that. But wait! It's not just about walking...
6 coffee shops with the best view of Saigon’s walking street

6 coffee shops with the best view of Saigon’s walking street

Unmuzzled dogs banned from Hanoi’s pedestrian zone

Unmuzzled dogs banned from Hanoi’s pedestrian zone

Walk this way: Hanoi to extend pedestrian zone trial through first half of next year

Walk this way: Hanoi to extend pedestrian zone trial through first half of next year

The idea of banning vehicles in the city center appears to have been a hit.
December 13, 2016 | 11:59 pm PT
Dressed up dogs prowl Hanoi streets

Dressed up dogs prowl Hanoi streets

Temperatures plunged to a 'bone-chilling' 20C (68F) last weekend, inspiring Hanoi to rationalize a parade of dressed-up dogs. 
December 15, 2016 | 06:33 pm PT
Experts cringe at Saigon's plan for massive walking zone

Experts cringe at Saigon's plan for massive walking zone

Say tourists won't want to walk long distances to get to hotels and restaurants.
March 26, 2017 | 09:24 am PT
Hoi An once again expands walking zone for tourists

Hoi An once again expands walking zone for tourists

Saigon and Hanoi may need to consider taking a page from the small town's book.
April 11, 2017 | 09:00 pm PT
A look back at two years of Saigon's only walking street

A look back at two years of Saigon's only walking street

Once just another downtown street, Nguyen Hue is now a top tourist attraction and a family-friendly venue.
April 22, 2017 | 09:00 am PT
Saigon backpacker street undergoes major makeover

Saigon backpacker street undergoes major makeover

Authorities are hoping that the work to turn Bui Vien into a walking street will make the popular backpacker area more attractive.
June 17, 2017 | 09:06 pm PT
Backpacker walking street takes a step back in Saigon

Backpacker walking street takes a step back in Saigon

Construction delays have caused a setback.
July 11, 2017 | 07:35 pm PT
Heart of Hanoi proposes limiting pedestrian zone to weekend evenings only during summer

Heart of Hanoi proposes limiting pedestrian zone to weekend evenings only during summer

Although the zone has been a big hit among tourists, they tend to shy away from the daytime heat during summer.
July 19, 2017 | 07:52 pm PT
Vietnam's former capital to ban vehicles from backpacker area on weekend nights

Vietnam's former capital to ban vehicles from backpacker area on weekend nights

The central city of Hue is hoping the new pedestrian zone will tempt tourists to take a stroll.
August 12, 2017 | 07:42 pm PT
European artists bring carnival flavor to Hanoi's walking street

European artists bring carnival flavor to Hanoi's walking street

Music, dancing and shows around Hoan Kiem Lake. 
September 16, 2017 | 10:37 pm PT
Vietnam's royal city puts best foot forward with new walking streets

Vietnam's royal city puts best foot forward with new walking streets

The quiet city of Hue has caught up with the pedestrian zone trend.
September 30, 2017 | 10:58 pm PT
Saigon stretches its legs with new walking streets plan in backpacker district

Saigon stretches its legs with new walking streets plan in backpacker district

The public will have their say on the expansion of the city's already popular pedestrian area.
December 4, 2017 | 07:26 pm PT
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