The Hanoitimes - Believe me, discovering 36 streets by cyclo will be an unforgettable memory in your trip in Hanoi. Exploring the 700-year-old pagoda in Hanoi Exploring Huong Tich Cave in Perfume Pagoda Exploring Bat Trang Australian newspaper gives tips on exploring Hoa Lo Prison It’s almost certain that any visitor to the Old Quarter of Hanoi wants to experience the fun feeling while riding a cyclo around the 36 streets. The cyclos will calmly take you through the lanes, the moss stained corner, closer to the street life and culture Hanoi. The cyclo has become attached to Hanoi since the early twentieth century, as a means of daily travel such as going to the market or going to dining places. Through time, although there are many other alternative vehicles but cyclo is always contributing to the traditional culture of the Old Quarter. It would be interesting to sit on the cyclo watching Hanoi in the morning, breathing fresh air and smelling the fragrance of … [Read more...] about Explore 36 streets of Hanoi on a cyclo
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History of Hanoi street names – History – My HaNoi
Hanoi Times – After 50 years of independence, from only 36 streets, Hanoi streets now have developed and expanded to 500 ones with various names changed accordingly to history period. Normally Hanoi is divided into 3 areas: Old quarter area which remains from the previous century; Area which was built at the beginning of 20th century and new area which started after ending the French domination in 1954. We are used to streets which named after well-known man or the products sold on that street etc. This article aims to give you a deeper understanding of the history of street names of Hanoi. Hang Chuoi (Banana) Street is still remain in Hanoi. Has this street ever been a place for selling or trading banana? No, it has not. Hang Chuoi Street used to be a wasteland, only planted banana for elephants of the court soldiers in the old time. When French colonial opened the street, the name was taken after this plant. Hang Dao (Pink) Street sold fabric, silk and also … [Read more...] about History of Hanoi street names – History – My HaNoi
Hanoi to choose cultural tourism as part of its key products – Attractions – Travel
KTĐT - With thousands of years of history, Hanoi has a unique culture with various historical relic sites, festivals and trade villages, which are helping the city become more attractive to both domestic and foreign tourists. The number of visitors to the capital has increased significantly, however, the length of stay in Hanoi has been not very long. The reason may be caused by the lack of Hanoi's typical tourist products. Hanoi owns more than 5,000 monuments with many famous scenic sites as Temple of Literature (Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam), the One Pillar Pagoda, Thang Long Imperial Citadel and the old quarter of 36 streets. In the past years, the municipal tourism has mainly exploited the available potential. According to Nguyen Hong Dai, Director of APT Travel Company, Hanoi's tourism products are very attractive, but its typical products have not been seen because of inconsistent promotion and communication for each product. Do Mai Huong, Deputy Director of Sword Lake Tourism … [Read more...] about Hanoi to choose cultural tourism as part of its key products – Attractions – Travel
History of Hanoi street names
Hanoi Times – After 50 years of independence, from only 36 streets, Hanoi streets now have developed and expanded to 500 ones with various names changed accordingly to history period. Normally Hanoi is divided into 3 areas: Old quarter area which remains from the previous century; Area which was built at the beginning of 20th century and new area which started after ending the French domination in 1954. We are used to streets which named after well-known man or the products sold on that street etc. This article aims to give you a deeper understanding of the history of street names of Hanoi. Hang Chuoi (Banana) Street is still remain in Hanoi. Has this street ever been a place for selling or trading banana? No, it has not. Hang Chuoi Street used to be a wasteland, only planted banana for elephants of the court soldiers in the old time. When French colonial opened the street, the name was taken after this plant. Hang Dao (Pink) Street sold fabric, silk and … [Read more...] about History of Hanoi street names