HCM City aims to change perceptions, attract more visitors
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City may not be high on tourist travel lists just yet, but city leaders have a plan to draw more visitors in with four new travel destinations, reports the VnExpress online newspaper.
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The streets of Luong Nhu Hoc, Trieu Quang Phuc and Hai Thuong Lan Ong in District 5 will now feature a new shopping destination comprised of roughly 128 oriental medicine retail stores. |
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Meanwhile the streets of Nhieu Tam, Nghia Thuc and Bui Huu Nghia in District 5 are expanding their traditional jewellery from just retail to also include the wholesale trade in gold and silver jewellery. |
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The market located at the Bach Dang Whaft, near Nguyen Hue Street, popular for its street food, will now open every weekend. |
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The City plans to transform Nguyen Hue Street into an attractive destination for art performances with singing, circus, magic, dance and traditional music festivals every week end. |