Hanoi (VNA) - Travelling by bus is a pretty good choice forexploring Hanoi thanks to its very affordable fares that are ranging from 8,000VND (0.34 USD) to 20,000 VND (0.85 USD) each ride.

It's a good transport option to famous destinations around Hanoi such as Huongor Perfume Pagoda, Ba Vi National Park, Duong Lam Ancient Village, amongothers, The Hanoi Times reported.

The buses, however, will be packed during weekends or rush hours. For a fun andaffordable picnic, travelers should book a trip on weekdays or during off-peakhours.

The Hanoi Times suggests some bus routes departing from downtown Hanoi topopular tourist destinations on the outskirts, as follows:

Bus No.103A will stop at the famous Huong Pagoda in Huong Son commune, My Ducdistrict, Hanoi. Located 60 kilometres southwest of Hanoi, the Perfume Pagodais a famous temple worshiping Buddhists and a spectacular sightseeing spot innorthern Vietnam, consisting of a complex of Buddhist pagodas and shrinesperched on the limestone cliffs of Huong Son or Perfume Mountain.

Bus No.107 departs from PTA Building at No.1 Kim Ma Street to Vietnam NationalVillage for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s outlying township of Son Tay.Located some about 40km from the city centre, the village is considered a nationalcenter of culture, sports, and tourism activities, where the traditionalcultural heritages of 54 Vietnamese ethnic minorities are kept and promoted.

The complex features a total area of 1,544ha with seven functional zones. Amongthem, the zone for ethnic minority villages is considered the heart of thesite.

Bus No.110 will take travelers to Ba Vi National Park in Ba Vi district, Hanoi.Covering an area of 10,814.6 ha and located about 60 km west of Hanoi`sdowntown, with fresh and cool alpine climate, Ba Vi National Park has become anideal destination for domestic and foreign visitors.

Bus No.47A and No.47B will arrive at Ecopark urban area in Van Giang districtof Hung Yen province. Just a 25-minute drive from downtown Hanoi, Ecopark isconsidered the most livable and classiest eco-town in northern Vietnam, withspecial housing projects built with green technology. There are open spacesfilled with the breath of nature, four large parks, tons of trees, and acomplete system of sports, leisure, and educational facilities.

Buses 20B, 70 and 71 stop at Son Tay bus station. Take a cab to the nearbyDuong Lam Ancient Village in Son Tay Town. Located about 60 km west of downtownHanoi, it is the first ancient village to be recognised as a national relic bythe Ministry of Culture and Information. Two famous Vietnamese kings, PhungHung (761-802) and Ngo Quyen (896-944) were born in Duong Lam, which gaveprestige to the village. The ancient village has about 1,200 years of historyand many houses date back 400 years. Its gate, banyan tree, well and communalhouse are important factors in classifying Duong Lam as an ancient village inVietnam.

Buses No. 47A, 47B and 52B will take visitors to Bat Trang Pottery Village inGia Lam district, Hanoi. Just walk for around 100m from the bus stop to thevillage market then stroll around to explore one of the funkiest traveldestinations around Hanoi./.