Situated near Hoan Kiem lake is the Old Quarter, boasting the original street layout and
architecture of old Hanoi. In the early
20th century the city consisted of only about 36 streets, most of which are now
part of the old quarter. Each street consist of merchants and households specializing
in a particular trade, such as silk traders, jewelers, bag traders, hats
merchants, dried food sellers, etc.
The street names nowadays still reflect these specializations, although many have moved from their original business. The area is famous for its small artisans and merchants, including many silk shops. Local cuisine specialties as well as several clubs and bars can be found here also.
One of the streets sells local cuisine where a passerby can sit on a small stool and enjoy a cup of fruit-shake or barbecued cockles.
In the heart of the district is the night market which opens every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with a variety of clothing, souvenirs and food. On these nights, certain streets are designated for pedestrians only, making it much safer for tourists, as they don’t have to be concerned about traffic on the streets.
The street names nowadays still reflect these specializations, although many have moved from their original business. The area is famous for its small artisans and merchants, including many silk shops. Local cuisine specialties as well as several clubs and bars can be found here also.
One of the streets sells local cuisine where a passerby can sit on a small stool and enjoy a cup of fruit-shake or barbecued cockles.
In the heart of the district is the night market which opens every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with a variety of clothing, souvenirs and food. On these nights, certain streets are designated for pedestrians only, making it much safer for tourists, as they don’t have to be concerned about traffic on the streets.
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