New pedestrian areas open in Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi capital has recently released six more streets (including Hang Buom, Hang Giay, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May, Dao Duy Tu and Ta Hien streets) in Hanoi Old Quarter are set to become newly-expanded pedestrian zones every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to 11pm.

A corner of Hang Ngang pedestrian street - Hanoi walking tour 249

A corner of Hang Ngang pedestrian street

Previously, the capital city had banned vehicles from driving on three streets namely Hang Dao, Hang Duong and Dong Xuan from 6pm to 11pm during the weekend. Besides, lanterns will be hung on these walking streets and more traffic lights will be added to relic sites on Ma May Street, including temples and ancient houses.

Foreign tourist drinks Beer in Ta Hien Street - Hanoi walking tour 294

Foreign tourist drinks Beer in Ta Hien Street

Ancient house in Ma May Street - Hanoi walking tour 249

Ancient house in Ma May Street

Colorful Hang Ma Street - Hanoi walking tour 249

Colorful Hang Ma Street

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is famous for serving many of famous traditional dishes such as Bun Thang (Rice vermicelli soup served with shredded chicken, fried egg strands, meat pie and mushroom), La Vong grilled fish, Pho (noodle soup served with beef or chicken) and Bun cha (rice noodle served with grilled pork).

(Source VOV)

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