Vietnam Travel Hanoi - Hanoi Old Quarter 河内老城区 (2014 1013-19)
Packed with charming colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and pagodas, the Old Quarter, located near Hoan Kiem Lake in Hoan Kiem District, is Hanoi’s major commercial district. Its heart and soul is exposed in the ancient commercial streets which are named after their original businesses dating back about 1,000 years.
Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square - Bustling, nighttime pedestrian gathering place with street vendors selling goods & casual eats.
Old Quarter Nightlife & Roadside Dining
Other parts of Hanoi might quiet down at night but the Old Quarter is where night owls head to. Live music, discos, clubs and bars as well as decent karaoke joints are the norm here and Sit down on the low chair and dine in the road side. Food choices in general are good and dishes come at cheap to affordable prices no matter where you prefer to dine.
O Quan Chuong Gate
Address: Dong Xuan Street, Hoan Kiem District
Was built 10th year of Canh Hung dynasty (1749) and to see the last relic of Thang Long citadel there are only 21 remaining. Dong Ha gate changed its name to dedicate the merit of an official in Nguyen Dynasty named Chuong Co who fought against colony till his death in 1873 to O Quang Chuong.
The architectural style of this relic is the featured style of Nguyen Dynasty so you can explore the architecture of over three hundred years ago.
Hanoi Weekend Night Market
Location: Hang Dao Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
Opening Hours: Friday - Sunday 19:00 - 23:00
Starting from Hang Dao Street and running north to the edge of Dong Xuan Market. The fashion items on sale won’t turn many heads and the souvenirs can all be found in the surrounding stalls, but there it is a fun environment and the endless food vendors have interesting and exotic things to try.
Typical French Indochina architecture in the old quarter
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