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.
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.
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)