Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi Old Quarter

Among the interesting destinations in Hanoi, the old quarter or 36 guild streets is one of the most popular destinations for tourists. It seduces tourists with its ancient beauty on architecture and neighborhoods. To know more about this beautiful destination, Tradition Viet Travel invites you to read sharings of the following old quarter

Some information about the Old Quarter of Hanoi

Hanoi Old Quarter is considered one of the most remarkable destinations in Hanoi. It is located in the center of the city, next to Hoan Kiem Lake with 76 streets. So to visit the old quarter, tourists can move easily by many means of transport. However, to better discover the old quarter, you must use the scooter, the bicycle and on foot because the quarters are too narrow. There are several roads closed to cars.

The old quarter consists of 76 streets belonging to 10 quarters including Hang Dao, Hang Bac, Hang Buom, Hang Bo, Hang Bong, Hang Gai, Hang Ma, Dong Xuan, Cua Dong and Ly Thai To

The old quarter is formed from 11th century. At that time, this area is considered the busiest in the capital of Thang Long with trade and commerce. This is why the old quarter concentrates inhabitants of the middle and upper classes. Especially, the old quarter is known with famous craft streets like Hang Bac, Hang Ma, Hang Tre,….

The old quarter is characterized by classical architecture. The houses in this area have almost the same style. They are tube houses with tiled roofs and the color yellow-orange. In addition, the old quarter has some old temples, old communal houses with their typical architecture – Buddhist architecture

The old quarter with streets called “Hang”

The old quarter with streets beginning with the word “Hang” becomes a really interesting thing that makes tourists curious. What is the meaning and origin of these streets?

The name of each street begins with the word “Hang” and followed by a name indicating trade and production items. For example: Potatoes are sold in the Hang Khoai district, silver objects in the Hang Bac district, pewter objects in the Hang Thiec district, etc. It is a creativity and a particularity that make an old quarter unique

Come here, tourists can discover the gastronomy of Hanoi including Bun Cha, soup (Phở), banh my in well decorated restaurants or in street restaurants. They can feel a special taste of Hanoi

The Old Quarter or the 36 Guild Streets is like an ancient space clearly reflecting the culture, history, economy and politics of the city of earlier times. It still retains classical architectures and the way of life of Hanoians. That is why, the Old Quarter is always one of the beautiful destinations of Hanoi which is appreciated by tourists.