Double-decker bus on Saigon - Cho Lon route runs on Tran Phu street, District 5 - Photo: PHUONG NHI
On the morning of May 29, the double-decker bus route Saigon - Cho Lon officially went into operation. Departing from Saigon bus station and Pham Ngu Lao Western Quarter, the double-decker bus will take people and tourists to explore the beauty and enjoy the Chinese - Vietnamese cultural space in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
As one of the first tourists to experience the new double-decker bus route, Mr. Lu Chan Loi (73 years old) shared that this was an interesting experience when he could see the whole Cho Lon area from above. Ms. Tran Thu Ha (65 years old) said that sitting on the bus was comfortable and airy. The automatic presentation system about the attractions along the way was very useful.
The 20km bus route runs along Tran Hung Dao, Chau Van Liem, Hai Thuong Lan Ong streets in districts 1, 5 and 6. The new double-decker bus route will take visitors through the old quarters with typical architecture of the Chinese community.
Locals and tourists have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant life of Hao Si Phuong, Oriental Medicine Street, Lantern Street, Binh Tay Wholesale Market, An Dong Market, Nghia An Assembly Hall (Ong Pagoda), Tue Thanh Assembly Hall (Ba Pagoda)...
The Saigon - Cho Lon double-decker bus route operates from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with 30 trips per day.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, the pilot expansion of the tourist transport service by double-decker, open-top cars to District 5 and District 6 will contribute to supporting the development of the night-time economy and tourism.
Mr. Lu Chan Loi (73 years old) was excited when the double-decker bus passed by Tue Thanh Assembly Hall (Ba Pagoda) - Photo: PHUONG NHI
There are currently two pilot units operating two open-top double-decker bus routes for tourists . Of which, Anh Viet Hop On - Hop Off Vietnam Co., Ltd. is in charge of route DL01, operating since January 2020. The route is 12.7km long, with bus travel time from 9am to 11pm every day. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, route DL01 served 191,681 passengers.
Vietnam - Hanoi Tourism Joint Stock Company is in charge of route DL02, operating from August 2022. The route is 13.8km long, operating from 9am to 5:30pm every day. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, route DL02 has carried 125,203 passengers.
The above two routes have connecting routes between tourist attractions and historical sites and scenic spots to promote and develop tourism in Ho Chi Minh City.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tp-hcm-co-them-tuyen-xe-bust-hai-tang-ngam-toan-canh-khu-cho-lon-20240529121749633.htm
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