Old Quarter

Neighbourhood Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

What to expect

Hanoi Old Quarter is a historic quarter in the capital of Vietnam, offering a fascinating cultural experience with vibrant streets, quaint shops, delicious street food, and unique architecture. The quarter is home to 36 guild streets, each named for a specific trade or craft, and features a mix of traditional Vietnamese and French colonial architecture. Visitors can explore the narrow streets, visit ancient temples and pagodas, and experience the local way of life. The area is also known for its traditional medicine streets, silk streets, and religious goods. Families can enjoy walking around the quarter, taking in the sights and sounds, and trying local cuisine. The quarter is a great place to learn about the history and culture of Hanoi and Vietnam

Plan your family visit to the Old Quarter with these blog insights 👇

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VIETNAM with family, Vietnam with children

VIETNAM with family, Vietnam with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the "36 streets quarter", the old colonial quarter full of charm, with its beautiful, slightly dilapidated houses and its lush bougainvillea gardens

Highlights: We loved the charming old colonial quarter with its beautiful, slightly dilapidated houses and its lush bougainvillea gardens ✨

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Hanoi: 10 Fun, Authentic Things You Have To Do With Kids

Hanoi: 10 Fun, Authentic Things You Have To Do With Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the narrow streets in the Old Quarter, noticing the streets are arranged by the products sold

Highlights: We were mesmerized by the chaos and the colorful French-influenced buildings ✨

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Hanoi with kids: 7 fun kids activities listed!

Hanoi with kids: 7 fun kids activities listed!
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a leisurely stroll through the Old Quarter and soaked up the atmosphere. Our kids feasted their eyes on the scooters, bicycles with produce, and women with baskets over their shoulders with fruit

Highlights: Our kids enjoyed waving at the scooters and watching the bicycles with produce and the women with baskets over their shoulders with fruit ✨

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Hanoi, the Heart of North Vietnam

Hanoi, the Heart of North Vietnam
This family's experience:

Activities: We wandered the streets of the Old Quarter, enjoying Phung Hung Street art

Highlights: The variety in this city is incredible! ✨