In March 2018, a crew from Al Arrabya News Channel came to Vietnam to film a travel show. The show features almost all attractiosn in Hanoi and so - called "Ha Long bay on land" Trang An Landscape Complex which is situated 2 hours away from Hanoi by car.
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| Andy Nguyen with Laith Bazari under historical bridge of Long Bien |
In Hanoi, the touristy locations of Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem lake area, historical Long Bien bridge, Bat Trang Pottery Village, West Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and renowned temple of Bach Ma, pagoda of Tran Quoc have been introduced to the whole world on Al Arrabya News Channel.
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| DoP Francois and Host Laith Bazari at Trang An Landscape Complex |
Fixer in Vietnam was proud to be deeply involved in the shoot right from the preparation phase. All the shooting locations, permits and detailed schedule and contacts have been recommended carefully by
a team of honest fixers.
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| Laith Bazari at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex |
During 7 days in Vietnam, the crew followed a tight shooting schedule. However, it was smooth shoot in perfect weather of March.
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19th
March
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8.00
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Lunch
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13.0
– 18.00
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(1) Local
Food at hotel Cosiana (92 Le Duan street)
http://www.cosianahotel.vn/
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(2) Local
food at hotel Cosiana (92 Le Duan street)
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20st
March
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6.30
- 14.00
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Lunch
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15.00
- 18.00
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(3)
Trang An Landscape Complex (1.30 hours from Hanoi by car)
Boat tour of 2 -> 3 hours along the river and caves
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(4)
Hoan Kiem Lake area
Ngoc Son Temple in the middle of the lake
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21st
March
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8.00
- 12.30
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Lunch
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13.30
- 18.00
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(5)
Bat Trang Pottery Village
(1 hour from Hanoi center by car)
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(6)
Long Bien bridge
and Floating houses under the bridge
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22nd
March
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5.45
- 12.00
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Lunch
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14.30-
18.00
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(7)
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex:
Daily flag raising ceremony at 6.30
am (optional)
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outsite), Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House,
Ho Chi Minh Fishing Pond, One-Pillar Pogoda
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(8)
West Lake
at down
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23rd
March
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8.00
- 12.30
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Lunch
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13.30
- 15.30
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15.45
- 17.30
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(9A)
Old Quarter Area:
Thanh Ha Open market at O Quan Chuong ancient city gate
Ly Quoc Su street incl.Great Cathedral
Hang Bac street (selling handicraft silver jewelry - No 83)
Narrow streets/alleys e.g Yen Thai alley
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(9B)
Old Quarter Area:
Hang Quat street (selling worshipping items or those used in ritual
ceremonies, wooden seal carving - No 6)
Bach Ma temple at Hang Buom street
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Water Puppet at Thang Long or Bong Sen Water Puppet Theater
Show time: 16.10 - 17.10
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Laith Bazari was really impressed by the daily life of people who stay in the Old Quarter area, Hanoi.
Along the street, you can have a quick and simple but delicious lunch or you can buy a meaningful souvenir like wooden seal carved with your names.
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| Laith Bazari at a shop where you can carve your names on wooden seal |
And here is the first draft of trailer for Vietnam episode which will be broadcasted on Al Arrabya News Channel in the second quarter of 2018.
