Some of Hanoi’s most picturesque streets are now closed to traffic on weekends, enabling visitors to get an up-close and personal experience of the city not previously possible.
If you’re familiar with this travel guide, you’ll know we love walking. Hanoi’s always been way ahead of Saigon as a walking city - and now it’s even further ahead.
The area closed to traffic includes a large part of the Old Quarter, the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, all the way to Trang Tien St. That’s a big chunk of the heart of the city.
Hoan Kiem Lake is Hanoi's spiritual heart - steeped in legend. The Old Quarter is the city's historic heart. So being able to wander freely in these parts without being harassed by the city's notoriously aggressive drivers is a delight. You can read more about Hoan Kiem Lake here and the Old Quarter here.
The locals are jumping on the new opportunity. Streets are packed with walkers, performers, hoverboarders and kids driving baby BMWs.
It’s a great scene and reason to try and make sure you’re in Hanoi over a weekend.
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