National heritage board

The beauty of Hanoi is often found in its age Typical architecture The house is located at 87 Ma May Street, which was once located on the banks of a busy Red River harbor. It consisted of two small streets: Hang May and Hang Ma. Hang May, located near the pier, specialized in the selling of rattan and bamboo products. Hang Ma, close to Hang Bac Street, sold votive papers. At the beginning of the 19th century, the two streets were combined into Ma May Street. In the French time, the street was called Quan Co Den (Black Flag Street). The traditional occupations (rattan and votive papers) disappeared. There were many local and foreign businessmen gathering to carry out their trading business in this street, who then settled down here altogether. The Heritage House is one of the oldest houses in Hanoi built in the pipe-shaped architecture popular in the 19th century. It has had a number of owners, but the original architectural style is preserved. It is one of few remaining intact … [Read more...] about Heritage House, an intriguing glimpse into Hanoi’s past