Gondola Ride in Hanoi🌿 Ocean Park 2 Grand World Guide

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🚣♂️ How to Ride the Gondola at Ocean Park 2 (Grand World)

📍 Boarding Location & Route
• Gondola rides are available in the ‘The Venice’ canal area—mainly near Kingdom Avenue and Light Square. There are clear signs along the walking paths around the area .
• The gondola stop is next to the ticket booth or at the end (round-trip route without transfers), and the line is shorter if you go to the quiet side .

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⏰ Operating Hours & Fees
• Operating Hours:
• Weekdays: 09:00–12:00 / 14:30–18:30
• Fri, Sat, Sun, and Public Holidays: 09:00–12:30 / 14:30–18:30 . • Fare:
• Round trip: approximately 200,000 VND
• One way: approximately 150,000 VND .

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👣 Gondola boarding procedure
1. Purchase a one-way or round-trip ticket at the gondola ticket office
2. Line up at the boarding waiting area (recommended to choose a quiet area)
3. When boarding, the crew will guide you to the boarding location and then board
4. Go to the canal by gondola (approximately 10-15 minutes)
5. You can walk around the other side of the canal at your destination, or if it is a one-way tower, you can choose the option to return

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🌅 Recommended timing & tips for riding the gondola
• 4:00 PM~6:00 PM: The light is soft and the photos are pretty .
• On weekends, there are plenty of mapping shows before and after: The scenery combined with the lighting is amazing (). • If you want a quiet ride, weekdays/mornings are recommended—if you use the route including the break time, the waiting time will be reduced ().

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✅ Summary of key tips
• One-way and round-trip options available—if you want, you can take a walk after the one-way and come back.
• Photo tip: Front seat recommended—you can see the colorful street scenery between the gondolas at a glance.
• Dress code: Skirts and dresses look good on women.
• Note: Some events (e.g., mapping shows, festivals) may have separate fees ().

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📝 Sample emotional impressions

“When I was leisurely floating on the waterway in the gondola,
the colorful buildings and waves, just like Venice in Europe,
were gently blended together, and I felt like I was in another country.
When the façade lights and mapping show were reflected on the water reflecting the sunset,
the phrase ‘Venice of Hanoi’ came to mind.
Since it included a round-trip gondola ride and a walk,
I was able to enjoy a completely different travel scenery 😊”