Exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Hanoi's Old Quarter has over a thousand-year's history. 36 streets are named after its traditional products. It remains one of Vietnam's most lively and unusual places. 

A tour to this bustling local area is a must for those travelling to Hanoi for the first time. It is covered with stores selling almost everything that a visitor’s possibly in need of ranging from food, coffee to silk, embroidery and watches. 

In the Old Quarter, many of the streets were named after the crafts sold at that individual street. Pho Hang Be (Bamboo), Pho Hang Ma (Paper Product), Pho Hang Bac (Silver), Pho Hang Bun (Vermicelli), etc. are examples of the streets carrying the name of the products sold there.

Features of Hanoi’s Old Quarter include - 

• Oldest district
• Old buildings
• Ancient houses
• Lively and "chaotic" sidewalks

For more information contact Vietnam National Administration of Tourism

 http://www.vietnamtourism.gov.vn/english/