The house's trading space of 87 Ma May, Hanoi

The skylight space is interesting point in the house with chessboard, trees, and table. The owner can talk, play chess with his friends or his family after a working day.
There is a originally ancient space in Hanoi.

Now when walking on Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the only way to find the antiquity is looking at 2nd floors because almost ground-floors are used as shops or restaurants. However, there is a Vietnam traditional house built at the end of 19th century still keeps it original beauty: the ancient house at 87 Ma May.

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The 87 Ma May house

Located on a small street which is nearby Hang Bac street, the house charms visitors by its antiquity, simplicity and delicacy. The wooden house is preserved and it bears the Old Quarter’s representative construction that is the combination of living and trading space.

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The fore room that is trading space is quite large. The inside has small skylight makes the house airier. This is a scientific arrangement which many modern houses don’t have.

 The house's trading space

 Inside the house

The adorn 

The skylight space is interesting point in the house with chessboard, trees, and table. The owner can talk, play chess with his friends or his family after a working day.

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The skylight space

The chessboard

The inside of ground floor was built to have producing place, kitchen and toilet. That rooms are small but they are still light and airy thanks to the suitable arrangement.

Inside the house

The next is bad room and women room. All of them show the classic and luxury beauty of people in the Old Quarter.

The women room

The 2 houses at 87 Ma May and 38 Hang Dao street are on the list of reconstituting the ancient houses at 990 years Thang Long – Hanoi anniversary. They became tourism spots to introduce visitors about Hanoi ancient constructions.

Beside the unique architecture, the visitors are attracted by the silence, peace of the house, it differ from the outsides life. 

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Add: 87 Ma May St, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00

Entrance fee: 10.000 - 20.000 vnd

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Travel to Ngoc Son Temple in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam

The temple supposedly dates back to the fourteenth century, although the current buildings were probably built in the eighteenth century. The temple is dedicated to the hero Tran hung Dao, who defeated a force of 300,000 sent to invade Vietnam by the Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan. There are also altars dedicated to the scholars Van Xuong and La To, the patron saint of physicians
Although located on centre of the developing country, Ngoc Son temple maintains a sense of the poetic atmosphere of ancient Thang Long. Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple has been becoming symbol of Vietnam

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Ngoc Son temple locates in the centre of Hanoi on a small island in the middle of Hoan Kiem lake. The lake is originally named Luc Thuy (Green Water) because its water is always green. And then in the 15th century, it was renamed Hoan Kiem Lake- returning the sword ( Sword Lake) because of a legend relating to Le Loi’s resistance war against Ming invaders.

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Hoan Kiem lake

 The temple supposedly dates back to the fourteenth century, although the current buildings were probably built in the eighteenth century. The temple is dedicated to the hero Tran hung Dao, who defeated a force of 300,000 sent to invade Vietnam by the Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan. There are also altars dedicated to the scholars Van Xuong and La To, the patron saint of physicians

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Ngoc Son Temple 

 Passing through the gate, there is a five-storey stone tower on the left with a top shaped like a pen nib pointing toward the sky. There are three characters, Tả thanh thiên (Writing on the Blue Sky), on the side of the tower. Across from the Pen Tower is the Ink Slab support and an arched gate with a slab of stone carved in the shape of a peach half above it. Across from this slab is Thê Húc (Light of Dawn) Bridge with Đắc Nguyệt Lầu (Moon Viewing Tower) at the end along with the Trấn Ba (Preventing Waves from Crashing) Pavilion.

Ngoc Son temple has three main sections: the external one is the bái đường ( kowtowing place), the central section is for worshipping Van Xuong and the end section is dedicated to Tran Hung Dao

 Ngoc Son Temple

Ngoc Son temple is also a small museum preserving many precious relics from different historical eras including the stele writing entitled  Ngọc Đế Sơn, and 1.156 valuable carved wooden blocks for printing books on literature, medicine, and linguistics. On the walls and pillars there are parallel sentences and large letters and fantastic poems by many famous Confucian scholars who came here as sightseers. Particularly, there is a specimen of a rare Sword lake turtle 2.1 meters in length, 1.2 meters wide and weighing 250 kilograms, that was found in 1967. The temple is made more sacred and beautiful by being placed on Sword Lake and relating to the legend of Lê Lợi returning the sword to the magical tortoise after gaining independence for the nation in 15th century.

Although located on the centre of the developing country, this site still maintains a sense of the poetic atmosphere of ancient Thang Long. And Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple has been becoming symbol of Vietnam

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Tay Phuong pagoda's entrance

It not only is a famous tourism destination but also was important base in the wars.

Thay pagoda’s festival is from 5th to 7th Lunar March. The Water Puppet is also presented here at that time. 

Tay Phuong pagoda is the famous heritage in Hanoi which bears the precious value of history, culture, science, and art. Especially, this is a typical construction of Vietnamese architecture, sculpture and carving in 18th century.

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The legend states that this pagoda was built in Duong destiny and remained in Mac, Le and Son Tay destiny. It is a representation of the Northern pagoda with 2 floors of roof that was sophisticated decorated. It expresses the Buddha’s solemn but airy atmosphere.

The noticeable thing is the Buddha statues with realistic style.

This pagoda was recognized as National Heritage Site and the Buddha statues are recognized as National Treasures.

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Tay Phuong pagoda’s festival is taken place from 6th to 10th Lunar March with a lot of traditional cultural activities.

Thay pagoda was built in Ly destiny which is a group of beautiful big ancient constructions.

Many antiquities are saved in the pagoda. All of them are from the beginning of 17th century and they are also recognized as National Treasures.

It not only is a famous tourism destination but also was important base in the wars.

Thay pagoda’s festival is from 5th to 7th Lunar March. The Water Puppet is also presented here at that time. 

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How to get there

Tay Phuong Pagoda is about 19km from Hanoi. Just head southwest out of Hanoi on Duong Lang-Hoa Lac, take a right turn, go under the new flyover, and it's about 2km to the village.

Thay pagoda: Head back to Duong Lanh, turn right, and take a right about 5km further on. There's no sign for the pagoda on the main road, but look out for one for Thach That, which is the district you are heading to (the village is called Yen). From there, it's 10km to the temple, and signs lead the way.

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Bat Trang Pottery Village

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. All entrance fees included - Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Bat Trang pottery village has produced high quality ceramics for a thousand years. Enjoy a drive into the countryside, traveling along the Red River, and see how this pottery is made by hand.

Overview : Bat Trang pottery village has produced high quality ceramics for a thousand years. Enjoy a drive into the countryside, traveling along the Red River, and see how this pottery is made by hand. You’ll have a chance to shop for some interesting pieces! 

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Private Half-Day Tour: Bat Trang Pottery Village 

 - Choice of morning or afternoon departure

- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city

- All entrance fees included - Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

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Detail Itinerary : 

Private Half-Day Tour: Bat Trang Pottery Village 

 At 9:00 : You will be met up with our tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi downtown , then we start to go to Bat Trang pottery village.

9:45 a.m: Arrive Bat Trang pottery village, then go to a workshop to make ceramic by yourself with the family, paint over there.

11:00 a.m: have lunch in restaurant near Bat Trang market.

12:00 a.m: go around the area of making ceramic, enter the ancient area in Bat Trang village.

1:30 p.m: Enter the Bat Trang market and have look about ceramic product in there.

2:15 p.m: Go back HaNoi city – Old Quarter (your hotel).

3:00 p.m - 3:15 p.m:   Drop you off your hotel.

Private Half-Day Tour: Bat Trang Pottery Village 

 Inclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop-off

English-speaking guide

Land transfer by air-conditioned vehicle

Admission fees

Exclusions:

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Personal expenses

Food and drinks

Tips

Price : USD 58/pax

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Discover Hanoi City with Vietnamese Buffet and Green Car

Afternoon Hanoi tour starts visiting the Temple of Literature , then move to the West Lake and pay a visit to the oldest pagoda Tran Quoc. 

Hanoi has always been a long-history capital as well as a symbol of culture of Vietnam and a source of pride throughout the history. This Hanoi half day tour is designed to help you feel Hanoi's local culture while enjoying sightseeing highlights of an absolute and adorable Hanoi and enjoying a variety range of Vietnamese food.

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Private Half-day Tour: Explore Hanoi City with Vietnamese Buffet and Green Car

 Highlights 

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Choice of morning or afternoon departure

Excellent value for money

All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included

Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Informative, friendly and professional guide

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

Private Half-day Tour: Explore Hanoi City with Vietnamese Buffet and Green Car

Detail Itinerary 

Duration: 5 hours

Pick up: hotel pick-up.T

This half day city tour Hanoi could be either in the morning or in the afternoon.

Private Half-day Tour: Explore Hanoi City with Vietnamese Buffet and Green Car

Morning Tour 8.30 – 12.30.

Start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house-on-stilts, the One-Pillar pagoda and continue on to the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam and the place dedicating to Confucian. A Green Car (or cyclo ride) tour around the Old Quarter to experience the exciting local daily life of Hanoians. Stopover to visit the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple. Tour ends after a Vietnamese buffet.

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Private Half-day Tour: Explore Hanoi City with Vietnamese Buffet and Green Car

 Afternoon Tour 14.00 – 18.00.

Afternoon Hanoi tour starts visiting the Temple of Literature , then move to the West Lake and pay a visit to the oldest pagoda Tran Quoc. Continue drive to Hoan Kiem Lake and the French Quarter (Old Quarter Hanoi), visit Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge and Ma May ancient house. A Green Car (or cyclo ride) tour around the Old Quarter to experience the exciting local daily life of Hanoians. Tour ends after a Vietnamese buffet.End the tour at your hotel.  

Private Half-day Tour: Explore Hanoi City with Vietnamese Buffet and Green Car

 Inclusions

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

 Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)

Drinks

Price : USD 158 /pax

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Visting Old Quarter Street Food Walking tour from Hanoi

Enjoy a view of the water puppet show: Traditional content of water puppet performance like daily life of Vietnamese farmers (cultivating, tending buffalo, catching fishes), communal entertainment (swimming contest, dragon dancing), or historical legends (Le Loi returns precious sword), with modest performance way have appealed audiences for centuries.
Hanoi is one of the world’s greatest street food cities and there’s no better way to unlock the hidden secrets of the Old Quarter and its cuisines than through this unique walking street food tour

Hanoi is one of the world’s greatest street food cities and there’s no better way to unlock the hidden secrets of the Old Quarter and its cuisines than through this unique walking street food tour

Old Quarter Street Food Walking tour from Hanoi 

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Multiple departure times and locations available

Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour

Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Snacks and Beverages included

Old Quarter Street Food Walking tour from Hanoi 

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Hanoi is one of the world’s greatest street food cities and there’s no better way to unlock the hidden secrets of the Old Quarter and its cuisines than through this unique walking tour. Sample authentic local dishes away from the tourist trails, getting to know the local lifestyles on the street at various amazing food stalls at add up to your real experience of the city.

Enjoy a view of the water puppet show: Traditional content of water puppet performance like daily life of Vietnamese farmers (cultivating, tending buffalo, catching fishes), communal entertainment (swimming contest, dragon dancing), or historical legends (Le Loi returns precious sword), with modest performance way have appealed audiences for centuries.

Tourists can directly watch these shows in Thang Long Water Puppets Theater after walking food tour Old Quarter. Our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start walking tour in old quarter "36 streets" to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business everyday, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes (We can customize vegetarian food or special requirement) The old quarter in Hanoi is over one thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more.

Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets. Although many of the streets are short, and the area is rather compact. It is very difficult to find some local food on your own in hidden alleys or sidewalks, certainly the best way to make it easy is joining with Streetfoodtourshanoi, taking part in this special tour to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language. After all, we will give you an unique experience to try the foods of the local Hanoi people, We ensure the food is handled hygienically and provide a comfortable venue for the tastings.

The benefit also goes back to the vendors or restaurants/ families as we buy directly from them. The tour will finish at Water Puppet Show Theater, at the end of the trip you’ll be received a free handicraft gift instead of thanks for joining our service.

Inclusions:

Meals as per itinerary

English speaking guide

Tea and coffee

Beer

Free handmade gift

Exclusions:

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities (optional)

Price : USD 30 /pax 

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Corn sweetened porridge

You can also try out sweet potato porridge which has sweet taste of sweet potato and honey or corn porridge which was fussily cocked. Besides, there are a lot of kinds of porridge that you should try in this shop, such as Thailand porridge, diced porridge, grapefruit porridge…
There is a sweetened porridge shop in Hanoi that is always crowded even when it is in the autumn. That is the sweetened porridge in Nam Dong market.

This shop is voted as one of the most delicious sweetened porridge shop in Hanoi by the Hanoians. Many people who have just come here wonder why such a small shop is like by every diner?

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The porridges here are named as others shop’s porridges but they have their own taste that make people remember in even the first time trying. This shop’s menu is not really diversified but the quality is very good.

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Nam Dong sweetened porridge.

One of the special porridges that you should try in the autumn is green rice flakes porridge. Green rice flakes are well chosen and combine with the owner’s secret, which creates a very unique porridge.

Corn sweetened porridge

You can also try out sweet potato porridge which has sweet taste of sweet potato and honey or corn porridge which was fussily cocked. Besides, there are a lot of kinds of porridge that you should try in this shop, such as Thailand porridge, diced porridge, grapefruit porridge… they all are this shop’s unique dishes. One more choice for you if you don’t know what porridge to try is ordering a mixed one that is mixed from all kinds of porridge. This is also the choice of many customers when coming here.

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Add: Nam Dong market, Dong Da district, Hanoi

Price: 15.000 - 30.000 vnd/person

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