Hanoi - Touring the West Lake by Electric Car is Prominent

In order to capitalize on the tourism potential of West Lake, the People's Committee of Hanoi has launched a project offering electric car tours around the lake. Under this initiative, the Department of Transportation and the People's Committee of Tay Ho District are collaborating with the City Police Department to establish regulations surrounding the timeline and routes for the experimental project.

The Department of Justice is set to review and report to the People's Committee of Hanoi in early 2025. This innovative tourism project aims to showcase the culture and history of the renowned West Lake through electric car tours, a venture undertaken by Ho Tay Limited Liability Company, with prior approval from the People's Committee of Hanoi. The company plans to introduce a fleet of 30 electric cars designed to navigate an 18 km route around West Lake.

The planned itinerary includes 10 stations and 35 stops, strategically located at parks, gardens, and notable tourist attractions. In addition to enjoying scenic views of West Lake from the electric cars, visitors will have opportunities to explore 21 key attractions in the area, including Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake Park, and Vong Thi Pagoda. This service is anticipated to commence in mid-2025.

In addition to West Lake, the Old Quarter remains the only other area in Hanoi where electric car services are available for tourists. The Electric Car tour represents an initiative by the city’s tourism authority to revive the historical essence of Hanoi, harking back to a time when electric cars and bicycles were the primary modes of transport, overshadowed now by the prevalence of motorbikes.