Looking forward to developing Quang An flower market into a night tourist destination
Faced with the information that Quang An market is part of the plan to develop into a night tourist destination in Hanoi surveyed and built by the Hanoi Department of Tourism, many small businesses at Quang An market hope that it will soon come true.
Ms. Pham Thi Hien (1963) - a small trader who has been associated with the Quang An flower market for a long time - shared that when the flower market is developed into a night tourist destination, it will open up many opportunities to attract tourists and tourists. The amount of flowers sold will also increase significantly.
According to her, Quang An flower market has long been not only a place to exchange goods but also a typical cultural feature of Hanoi, reflecting the lifestyle and customs of the capital's people. Turning the flower market into a tourist destination not only helps increase the number of customers, but also brings economic benefits to small businesses.
“Proactively redesigned the entire booth, using soft lighting to highlight the natural beauty of the flowers. Making this place an ideal place to visit and take photos for tourists who love flowers" - Ms. Hien added.
Also setting high expectations when Quang An flower market becomes a tourist destination and night economy, Ms. Tran Thi Hoi (born in 1980, from Hung Yen) said that in the past, due to the impact of the COVID - 19 epidemic and the process of Construction and renovation of Au Co street lasted a long time, the number of customers coming to buy flowers at Quang An market has decreased significantly.
According to Ms. Hoi, from the beginning of 2024 until now, the number of visitors has increased by 5 - 10% because the Au Co route has been basically completed and the economy has gradually stabilized.
"To become a tourist destination, the night economy at all levels and industries need to speed up the progress of completing essential infrastructure and more spacious decoration to serve as a tourist highlight" - Ms. Hoi said.
Change to be ready to become a night tourist destination
Talking to Lao Dong, Mr. Duong Van Truong - Head of Quang An Market Management Board - said that Quang An market is part of the plan to develop into a night tourist destination in Hanoi surveyed and built by the Hanoi Department of Tourism. .
Accordingly, the People's Committee of Tay Ho district has a plan to rebuild the flower market to synchronize infrastructure such as: sales area, parking lot, garbage gathering place, ensuring fire prevention and fighting safety, Install security cameras, public restrooms...
In recent times, in order to develop and attract tourists to Quang An market, 100% of flower stalls at the market have QR scan codes so buyers can pay without using cash. Set up Zalo groups with the participation of small businesses to inform about visitors' feedback and build a civilized and friendly market model.
“When Quang An flower market was approved to become an official night tourist destination, it was not only the wish of the market management board but also of the small businesses here. It is an opportunity for economic and cultural development for the Tay Ho area in particular and Hanoi City in general" - Mr. Truong said.
