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The Tube Houses

Tube houses are so named because they are just that: a long, narrow tube of space that is subdivided into sections that […]

With the history of more than 100 years, Hanoi’s names had been change many time in different periods. The given name wasn’t […]

In a modern life, high-tech transportation seems determined to surpass the ancient cyclo, even though the cyclo remains a favorite with tourists. […]

Ancient houses or tube house is a kind of traditional house in Hanoi Old Quater. Most of houses presently existing within the ancient […]

These free things to do in Hanoi can make even the tightest of budgets stretch. Vietnam’s capital city is a popular holiday […]

Hanoi’s French Quarter is located on the southeastern end of the popular Hoan Kiem Lake, housing most of the city’s foreign embassies, […]

This article is an ideal list of the best things to do in Hanoi Old Quarter for travelers looking to experience all […]

Established in 1889, Dong Xuan Market is housed within a four-storey Soviet-style building on the northern edge of Hanoi Old Quarter. It’s […]

Ta Hien is a small street lying in the Old Quarter, which well known as Ta Hien beer corner or bar street […]

Along 3 kilometers of this walking street is more than 4000 stores. It isn’t difficult to find some good handicraft souvenir made […]