Hanoi

Hanoi’s Van Chuong is a special lane, where you can easily get lost when coming there for the first time.   The lane in Dong Da District is home to many old apartment buildings and dozens of tiny alleys which are then separated into branches.  Many people who come to the lane for the first time find it hard to find the house whey want. They would return the place where they leave after travelling around. Inside the lane are populous residential areas while the roads are very narrow. In many sections, two motorbike drivers can’t avoid each other.  Some sections of Van Chuong Lane are connected to other lanes such as Linh Quang and Thong Phong.  Children play football in the lane Small lanes are common in Hanoi, including Hanoi's Old Quarter. Many are just 70 cm wide and there are more than 10 such lanes on 300 metres long Hang Buom Street. They are so small so sometimes passers-by do not even notice them. … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s special lane

Unlike the day, Hanoi’s streets become quiet at night, giving the city a romantic beauty. Phung Hung Street which is still home to some old houses and is deserted by around 11 pm  O Quan Chuong is the shortest street in Hanoi with the length of just 75 metres  A house on Duong Thanh Street  The house at 47 Hang Bac is divided into different small rooms  Cong Duc Street looks more beautiful in the traffic lights  French-style houses  Hang Chieu Street  Hang Ma Street where many products are sold, including footwear, glass and ceramics  Hang Dao Street, one of Hanoi’s busiest streets  Hang Huong Lane   Ta Hien Street is often called Foreigner Street (Pho Tay) … [Read more...] about Quiet Hanoi streets at night

A guitar-shaped park covering a total area of 5.9 hectares in Hanoi’s Ha Dong District is scheduled to be operated soon. The project which was started in October 2016 was initially slated for operations in 2017 but the work was behind the schedule.  To date, most of the work has been finished to prepare for the official launch.  Workers are trying to complete the remaining facilities of the project Le Tat Thao from Yen Nghia area in Ha Dong District said every day he walks around the park which is quite nice and modern. He expects that the park will early be opened to the public.  There are statues of different arts inside the park such as ballet dance statues  A guitarist  A man who is playing the piano  The symbol of guitar  Workers are taking care of flowers in the park … [Read more...] about Hanoi park to open soon

The complicated network of small lanes and alleyways is a signature of Hanoi's Old Quarter, hiding all kinds of businesses. An alleyway on Au Trieu Street, near the St. Joseph's Cathedral, is known for its street food stalls. The alleyway is only two metres wide but it is busy from the afternoon until night and has become a popular area like Ta Hien Street. Also well-known for the street food stalls is Dong Xuan Alleyway which connects Hang Chieu and Cau Dong streets. However, Dong Xuan Alleyway is busiest at noon and the shops close at night. Meanwhile, Ngo Huyen is where hotels, guest houses and bars can be found and Dao Duy Tu Alleyway has many clothes shops spas and other services. Phat Loc Alleyway is famous for its vermicelli with shrimp paste (bun dau mam tom) dish. Customers' motorbikes nearly take over the small alleyway at noon. The locals sit outdoor and chat in Hang Chi Alleyway. There are several street food stalls at the end of the alleyway which connects with Hang Gai … [Read more...] about Bustling life in Hanoi alleyways