Old Quarter
Vietnam
At Cai Vieng harbour, get on other Bus move to Cat Ba town & drop-off you at Beo harbour…
Contents
12 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hanoi Old Quarter2:30
Welcome to the Old Quarter, or Khu Pho Co, the historic heart of Hanoi that has pulsed with life for over a millennium. As we stand here, we are navigating a labyrinth that was originally established to serve the Imperial Citadel…
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We begin our formal exploration at the Nha Tho Lon, or St. Joseph's Cathedral. …
Listen in the app3Hoan Kiem Lake — The Legend of the Restored Sword2:11
A short walk from the cathedral brings us to the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake, an oasis of relative calm in the heart of the capital. The name translates to 'Lake of the Restored Sword,' and it is central to the foundational…
Listen in the app4Ngoc Son Temple — Sacred Island of the Jade Mountain2:08
Crossing the iconic Huc Bridge—the 'Bridge of the Morning Sunlight'—with its vibrant red wood and graceful curve, we reach Ngoc Son Temple, or the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Located on an island in the northern part of Hoan…
Listen in the app5The Guild Streets — Hang Bac to Hang Dao2:18
Leaving the lake and heading north, we dive back into the dense network of the '36 Streets.' This is the commercial engine of the Old Quarter. As we walk, pay attention to how the streets change character every few blocks. …
Listen in the app6Dong Xuan Market — The Beating Heart of Commerce2:11
Located at the northern edge of the Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Market is a massive, multi-story Soviet-style building that serves as the city's largest wholesale market. While parts of the Old Quarter have become more oriented toward…
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Our final stop in the Old Quarter is the world-famous 'Train Street,' a narrow residential corridor where the railway tracks are located just inches from the doorsteps of local homes and cafes. This is one of hano's most unique…
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As our journey through the Old Quarter comes to a close, take one last look at the chaotic intersection of past and present. We have walked the guild streets that have stood since the Middle Ages, crossed the bridge of legends at…
Listen in the app9Hang Bac Silver Street2:59
As we loop back toward the central core of the Old Quarter, we enter a street that has historically been the wealthiest and most prestigious enclave in the district. Welcome to Hang Bac, the Street of Silver. …
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Moving southward, drawing closer to the lake once again, we transition through a very short street called Hang Be, the Street of Rafts, before arriving at the lively culinary thoroughfare of Cau Go, or Wooden Bridge Street. The…
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For our final specific location, we must step just slightly outside the ancient commercial boundaries of the thirty six streets to witness one of the most thrilling and uniquely terrifying urban anomalies in the world. This is…
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As our journey through the Old Quarter comes to a close, take one last look at the chaotic intersection of past and present. We have walked the guild streets that have stood since the Middle Ages, crossed the bridge of legends at…
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What is Old Quarter?
Old Quarter is a place in Vietnam with 12 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 12 |
| Total length | 28 min 53 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 21.0353, 105.8500 |
| Last updated |
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