1. What are the 36 streets in Hanoi?
The list of 36 streets in Hanoi creates a diverse and unique picture. When traveling to Hanoi and walking through these streets, you will discover a colorful and culturally rich capital, offering unique experiences.
So that you can know thoroughly about Hanoi's 36 streets, let's join Vinpearl to list the names of each street through the following interesting 36 streets poem:
“Invite each other to play around Long Thanh,
Thirty-six streets are clear and unmistakable;
Hang Bo, Hang Bac, Hang Gai,
Row of Sails, Row of Tin, Row of Sandals, Row of Trays,
Ma Vi, Hang Dieu, Hang Giay,
Hang Lo, Hang Cot, Hang May, Hang Dan,
New Town, Fujian, Hang Ngang,
Hang Ma, Hang Mam, Hang Than, Hang Dong,
Hang Muoi, Hang Non, Dong bridge,
Hang Hom, Hang Dau, Hang Bong, Hang Be,
Barrel Row, Bat Row, Bamboo Row,
Lime Goods, Paper Goods, Theme Goods, Chicken Goods.
Go around to Hang Da street,
Experience Hang Pho, it's really beautiful.
Long Thanh First Flower Street,
The street is lined with looms and musical instruments around the chessboard.
People who return remember the bewildered scene,
With a flower pen, I would like to write down a poem that will be passed down."
Hanoi has 36 streets stretching across every corner of the city (Photo: Collected)
2. How to name 36 streets in Hanoi
Regarding the naming of streets, each place has its own characteristics and is associated with the city's development history. From Hang Mam, Hang Non, Hang Duong to Hang Muoi, each name represents a main item exchanged in trading activities here.
The brilliant old streets are prosperous and crowded places, still retaining traditional cultural values from centuries ago. Each street becomes a miniature craft village, gathering workers from craft villages around Thang Long, creating the diversity and richness of traditional craft culture in the heart of the Capital.
On these streets, each small corner contains special stories and the passion of the workers who create the colorful picture of the city of a thousand years of civilization.
Each name of each neighborhood represents the characteristics and history of traditional craft villages (Photo: Collected)
3. What do Hanoi's 36 streets sell?
Over decades, Hanoi's 36 streets have undergone many changes in accordance with time and the city's development. Although many street names have changed, there are still some streets that retain their original names, carrying traces of the past.
Today, business on the streets has changed significantly. For example, Hang Khoai Street does not sell potatoes, but instead sells dishes. Hang Ga Street switched to printing wedding invitations, while Hang Duong Street is famous for O Mai, a Hanoi specialty dish. Although many streets no longer sell by their original names, there are still places that maintain the same business traditions as before.
Below is a list of Hanoi streets and occupations in each place:
Hang Bong Street: Cotton blankets, blankets and mattresses.
Hang Bac Street: Processing and trading gold and silver jewelry.
Hang Dao Street: Selling a variety of fabrics.
Hang Ma Street: Selling votive offerings, worship items, decorations and toys for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Christmas.
Hang Quat Street: Providing worship items.
Hang Buom Street: Selling Tet candy and jam.
Hang Thiec Street: Processing metal, casting tin and iron into household appliances.
Ma May Street: Providing travel and tourism services.
