Bui Vien Walking Street in HCM City’s District 1 has become a popular spot for locals and international tourists. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City’s officials have proposedopening more pedestrian streets to attract tourists.
Huynh Thanh Hai, Secretary of the District 1Party Committee, meeting with the city’s People’s Council, said that District 1in the heart of the city hosted many social and cultural events on a regularbasis and attracts millions of local and foreign tourists every year,especially on national holidays.
Besides popular attractions like the Notre DameCathedral, Reunification Palace and Ban Thanh Market, the Nguyen Hue WalkingStreet downtown has helped lure more visitors in recent years.
Hai said the city’s People’s Committee shouldupgrade and renovate Ban Thanh Market and its night markets as it is not only aplace to shop but also has historic value which attracts tourists.
“There is high demand for entertainingactivities on walking streets. The city should connect Nguyen Hue WalkingStreet with Bach Dang Wharf Park and set up entertainment spots with dining andshopping zones to serve locals and tourists on weekends,” he said.
He also suggested expanding Bui Vien WalkingStreet to nearby streets like Do Quang Dau and De Tham and connect them to the23/9 Park to offer more interesting stops for visitors.
Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam, Chairwoman of the People’sCouncil, hailed the district’s efforts in boosting the tourism sector,considered a spearhead sector that contributes greatly to the city’s budget.
She called on the district to encourage localsto offer tourism services and improve urban management so that the city is“civilised and modern”.
The district should also review its tourismadvantages to find ways to make best use of them and call on relevantdepartment and agencies to work together to develop the tourism sector, sheadded.-VNA
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Bui Vien Walking Street in HCM City’s District 1 has become a popular spot for locals and international tourists. (Photo: VNA) 
