The pedalo activity on Xuan Huong Lake (Da Lat City) has been temporarily suspended after nearly 30 years of operation.
Currently, the duck pedal boat activity on Xuan Huong Lake has been temporarily suspended pending bidding. Photo: n.tbinhh.
In addition to walking or renting electric cars to tour Xuan Huong Lake (Da Lat, Lam Dong), many tourists opt for a pedalo experience to fully enjoy the romantic scenery and the cool breeze on the lake. This activity has been running for almost 30 years within the protected area of the Xuan Huong Lake waterworks.
Currently, three businesses organize the pedalo activity on Xuan Huong Lake: Da Lat Urban Services Joint Stock Company, Lam Dong Tourism Joint Stock Company’s Da Lat branch (Thuy Ta Restaurant), and Nguyen Tran Anh Duy’s business, with a total of 95 pedal boats . Each dock includes at least one rescue canoe. However, all pedal boats are now docked and out of service due to a lack of permits.
According to the Water Resources Law, businesses need permits to operate on waterworks like Xuan Huong Lake. Thus, the Da Lat People’s Committee has forced these businesses to suspend their activities and complete the necessary paperwork for licensing. Previously, these businesses submitted applications to Lam Dong Province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development but have yet to receive permits.
Many young people still enjoy this “quite old” experience. Photo: nnnn_2707, th.yen.nguyen.
Speaking with Tri Thuc – Znews, a representative from Da Lat’s Department of Culture and Information stated that the three pedalo businesses previously operated under a rental agreement. However, this arrangement does not comply with regulations, as state-owned assets must be auctioned publicly to ensure fairness.
The pedalo activity on Xuan Huong Lake has been a popular, family-friendly attraction for nearly 30 years, especially for families with children or groups of friends. Participants use their feet to pedal, similar to cycling, steering the boat to the center of the lake to take in the scenery and enjoy the cool breeze. There are small pedal boats for two people and larger ones for five, with all passengers required to wear life vests.
To resume pedalo rides on Xuan Huong Lake, Da Lat City is currently seeking approval from Lam Dong Province for a public auction. The winning company or investor will be granted permission to operate and serve tourists. For now, the pedal boats remain docked, awaiting approval to resume operation.
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Source: Vietnam Insider