Hanoi Old Quarter Tourism
Among the beautiful destinations in Hanoi, Old Quarter – 36 Streets is one of the most popular among tourists. The reason why the old town attracts tourists is that the ancient beauty remains in every tile roof and every alley… The moss color of the years has covered these ancient streets, but it still cannot conceal the beauty of this ancient land. To get a clearer picture of this interesting destination, Please see the information shared by Compass Tourist below.
Hanoi Old Quarter Introduction
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Hanoi Old Quarter is considered one of the famous tourist destinations in Hanoi. The Old Town is located in the central area of Hanoi City – next to Hoan Kiem Lake. The characteristic of the streets in Hanoi Old Quarter is that each street is named after a specialty product, such as Hang Bac, Hang Thiec, Hang Ma, etc. Hanoi Old Quarter is characterized by classical architecture. The houses in the old town are almost all of the same style. This is a small tube house with a sloping tile roof, and the paint color has faded over time… In addition, the old city also has a group of ancient houses, temples, and pagodas with typical architectural traces – with architectural mark.
What to visit in Hanoi Old Quarter?
Phung Hung Mural Street
Famous for its bright colors and paintings depicting images of ancient Hanoi, Phong Hung Mural Street is always crowded with young people and tourists from near and far who come to visit and check in. Especially during holidays, the place gradually becomes more lively than before. When traveling to Hanoi, don’t forget to visit this “unforgettable” place!
Hanoi Cathedral
Located in the heart of the capital, next to the famous Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Cathedral is a unique architectural project that has become a familiar image to Hanoi residents and visitors. Especially during the Christmas period, it has become a destination and “pilgrimage” for many Catholics and young people in Hanoi.
Taste the specialties of Hanoi Old Quarter
When visiting Hanoi Old Town, you might forget to taste the delicious food and specialties here. I can introduce to you, for example:
Hanoi Egg Coffee:
Every country has a unique style of drinking coffee that is full of the food culture of that place. Egg coffee is the only unique coffee in Hanoi. It can be said that when you come to Hanoi, you must try a cup of egg coffee here. It will definitely become one of the reasons why you return to this romantic place.
Hanoi Trang Tien Ice Cream:
Trang Tien Ice Cream – an ice cream brand that is very familiar to the people of Hanoi and tourists from near and far. With more than 60 years of experience in producing and serving customers, Trang Tien ice cream has become a symbol of Hanoi’s specialty culture.
Bun cha Ha Noi：
Bun cha Ha Noi is one of the most popular specialties among northern Vietnamese. Bun cha Ha Noi is a Vietnamese dish that combines roasted pork and noodles and originated in Hanoi, Vietnam. The chef prepares this dish by placing roasted fatty pork on a plate of white rice noodles and herbs, and garnishes it with dipping sauce.
Cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter：
When coming to Hanoi Old Quarter, tourists can sit on a tricycle and stroll around, from Hang Trong, Hang Bai, Hang Gai, Hang Thiec to Dong Xuan Market or Hanoi Opera House, fully enjoying the simple beauty of the streets. Even on the historic cyclo, visitors can hear inspiring stories told by the driver about old Hanoi, about the streets, about the house numbers related to time, helping to evoke memories of bygone years.
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