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Up to the present moment, the Hanoi Pedestrian Street around Hoan Kiem Lake is gradually becoming one of the tourist highlights of the capital, a place for people to meet, have fun, and slow down amid the busy and crowded streets.
1. Hanoi Pedestrian Street around Hoan Kiem Lake
Since September 1, 2016, many streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi have been organized to become pedestrian streets to meet the needs of locals and tourists. Below is the map of Hanoi Pedestrian Street for your reference:
Map of Hanoi Pedestrian Street around Hoan Kiem Lake (source: collected)
Experimental pedestrian streets include: Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Khay, Le Thai To (half of Le Thai To street near Hoan Kiem Lake, from Hang Trong to Hang Khay), Le Lai (from Dinh Tien Hoang to Ly Thai To), Le Thach, Tran Nguyen Han street (from Dinh Tien Hoang to Ly Thai To), Dinh Le street, Nguyen Xi street, Trang Tien street (from Ngo Quyen to Hang Bai), Lo Su street (Dinh Tien Hoang to Nguyen Huu Huan), Hang Dau street (Dinh Tien Hoang to The Huc Bridge), Ho Hoan Kiem street, Luong Van Can (from Hang Hanh to Le Thai To), Hang Bai street (from Hai Ba Trung to Hang Khay), Bao Khanh street (from Ngo Bao Khanh Alley to Le Thai To).
2. Operating days of the Pedestrian Street?
Hanoi Pedestrian Street officially operates every weekend. The pedestrian street hours are from 7:00 PM on Friday to midnight on Sunday every week in the area around Hoan Kiem Lake and the adjacent Old Quarter.
Lively atmosphere at Hanoi Pedestrian Street during the weekend (photo: collected)
To cater to visitors exploring and enjoying the pedestrian street, the Hanoi City People's Committee has established 78 parking lots covering a total area of 17,380m² with the capacity to accommodate thousands of vehicles simultaneously. Some parking locations include Hai Ba Trung street with 15 spots, Ly Thai To street with 5 spots, Ngo Quyen street with 8 spots, Quang Trung street with 4 spots, Le Phung Hieu street with 1 spot...
3. What makes Hanoi Pedestrian Street enticing ?
3.1. Traditional Folk Games
What makes Hanoi Pedestrian Street interesting is not the presence of modern games or tech services, but its allure lies in traditional games with a strong touch of cultural heritage and Vietnamese spirit. As you stroll along the pedestrian street, you'll encounter groups playing traditional games like ô ăn quan (tactical game) or tug of war, engaging in badminton or shuttlecock kicking... numerous community activities taking place here have attracted and captivated many young people to join.
Tug of War (photo: collected)
Ô ăn quan (photo: collected)
These traditional games not only provide enjoyable experiences but also play a role in connecting and bonding people, allowing us to revisit the carefree days of childhood and forget all worries in our everyday lives.
Shuttlecock kicking at Hanoi Pedestrian Street (Photo: ST)
3.2. Street Art Performances
Wandering along the streets within the pedestrian zone, you can easily encounter groups of artists performing various musical styles and genres. From lively Latin tunes to soft ballads, pop, orchestral music, and traditional art forms like xam singing and don ca tai tu, occasionally make appearances. The scene of people standing shoulder to shoulder, swaying and singing along to the music in the middle of the street without worrying about passing traffic is becoming one of the most beautiful images on the streets of Hanoi. Perhaps, this is also one of the things that makes Hanoi Pedestrian Street so attractive to everyone.
Street Art Music Performance (photo: collected)
3.3. Portrait Drawing at Hanoi Pedestrian Street
Right by the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake, it's easy to get a portrait drawn by artists setting up easels here. These artistic portraits only take about 20 minutes to half an hour to complete. Besides, chatting with the artists while they draw for you can unveil many interesting stories from these creatively rich souls.
Portrait Drawing by Hoan Kiem Lake (photo: collected)
3.4. Capture Beautiful Moments
In recent times, the service of capturing graduation and wedding photos at Hanoi Pedestrian Street is becoming increasingly popular. This place not only boasts beautiful scenery, intertwined with many symbols of the country and its people, but is also more convenient now that the streets are free from traffic. The area around the lake, always bustling, attracts many people who frequent here for photography. Since the pedestrian street, people can freely and comfortably capture those beautiful moments.
Photo shoot at Hanoi Pedestrian Street (photo: collected)
4. Shopping at Hanoi Pedestrian Street
If you plan to buy some personal items or souvenirs, travel gifts for your loved ones, you can walk to Hang Ngang and Hang Dao streets, which are also the night market area. Here, you can find a wide range of products to choose from, including clothes, shoes, watches, jewelry, souvenirs, and more. However, be prepared to bargain, as sellers may challenge you a bit.
Souvenirs at the night market (photo: collected)
5. Dining at Hanoi Pedestrian Street
Of course, strolling around Hanoi Pedestrian Street around Hoan Kiem Lake offers countless delicious street food options that you shouldn't miss. You can enjoy the familiar dried beef salad, the famous Trang Tien ice cream associated with childhood memories, or hot crispy pastries, spring rolls, and pho noodles... There are many food options along the streets, and if you visit places like Hang Thung or Ta Hien, don't forget to try crispy salted chicken feet or sit down for a drink with spring rolls and fries.
Ta Hien Street (photo: collected)
Moreover, along the pedestrian streets, numerous vending machines have been installed. So, if you feel tired or thirsty due to the hot weather, you can easily buy water from these machines, priced from 5,000 to 10,000 VND per bottle. Quite convenient, isn't it?
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6. Enjoy Free Wi-Fi at Hanoi Pedestrian Street
To access this free Wi-Fi system, residents and tourists can connect to the free Wi-Fi network named 'Freewifi_UBNDHANOI' from their smartphones or handheld devices.
Free Wi-Fi at the pedestrian street (photo collection)
After a 10-second introduction banner about the pedestrian street route and the sponsor's logo, individuals continue to enter their personal phone numbers and are granted usage for 30 minutes. Once the time limit is reached, the Wi-Fi will automatically disconnect. To continue accessing and using it, you just need to repeat the steps above..
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Hopefully, all the useful information compiled by Vntrip.vn will help you have relaxing and enjoyable moments on the weekend at Hanoi Pedestrian Street!
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