HANOI 36 STREETS

36 street Hanoi is a historic and vibrant area in the heart of the city. With narrow streets, ancient architecture, and traditional shops, this is a fascinating place to learn about and explore local culture.

Hanoi 36 Streets and Wards - Hang Giay Ancient Street

The street known as Hang Giay Street derived its name from the various types of paper that were once sold there, produced by artisans from the Buoi and Cot villages. These included decree paper, edict paper, dó paper, moi paper, coarse paper, Quyen paper, and tau bach paper. The facades of some old buildings still bear embossed inscriptions from the formerly renowned paper shops.

Hanoi 36 Streets and Wards - Hang Ga Street

Hang Ga Street derives its name from the poultry trade that was historically concentrated in this area. Houses along the street specialized in the sale of various types of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and pigeons. The trade was centered near Thái Cam Pagoda, along the path leading to Đong Thanh market and Dong Bridge. Unlike typical shops, these poultry sellers operated directly from their homes, using large cages to house dozens of birds. Regular customers would visit these homes to make their purchases.  

Ha Noi 36 Streets - Dinh Tien Hoang Street

Dinh Tien Hoang street, named after the emperor credited with quelling the '12 Warlords Rebellion' and unifying the country. In a historical coincidence, President Ho Chi Minh, the founder of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945, frequently passed through this sacred street during the New Year to celebrate with the people and visit workers at the post office and the Bo Ho Power Plant.