VietNamNet Bridge - Taiwanese singer, actress and MC Dee Hsu took a set of fashion pictures in the Hanoi Old Quarter on May 2-3. Dee Hsu (more commonly known as Little S) arrived in Hanoi on her first trip to Vietnam for a series of performances at undisclosed private clubs on May 1. At the airport, she said her customs procedures went smoothly and she was immediately impressed by the friendliness of the people who complemented her on her looks. She said she hopes her work goes favorably in Hanoi and is looking forward to an exciting time. Dee Hsu was born on June 14, 1978. She is best known for her quick-witted caustic humour as being a co-host of the most popular talk show KangXi Lai Le that aired on Chung T'ien Television with fellow host Kevin Tsai from 2004 to 2015. Prior to becoming a host, Hsu also sang in a duo with her elder sister, Barbie Hsu, called SOS (Sisters of Shu). Due to copyright issues with music labels, the group's name was changed to ASOS (All Sisters of Shu) … [Read more...] about Taiwanese singer, actress Dee Hsu takes photos in Hanoi Old Quarter
Hotels in hanoi old quarter
Hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter first recognized as four-star standard
It is the first hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter to receive this recognition. The hotel has achieved a 65% room occupancy at an average cost of USD 85, after just nine months of operation. Silk Path Hotel, located at 195-199 Hang Bong St, Hoan Kiem District, has 106 rooms and suites with 83 deluxe rooms, 22 executive rooms, and 1 suite. … [Read more...] about Hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter first recognized as four-star standard
Century-old photos reveal busy life of merchants in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
When people talk about Vietnam's capital city, they often use the term "the 36 streets of Hanoi." It is because, at the beginning of the 20th century, the city used to have only 36 streets, most of which are now part of the famous Old Quarter. Each street had merchants and households specialized in a particular trade. The street names help identify the trades, even though these days the names have lost some of their relevance. Let's take a look at some rare, century-old photos of these streets, recently introduced to local readers by news website VnExpress. 1. Hang Mam Street Hang Mam Street got its name from various kinds of fish sauce and fermented fish ("mắm") that merchants carried from the banks of the Red River to the Old Quarter for sale. (Hang means merchandise or shop.) Due to the unpleasant odor of the products, the vendors stopped walking around and stayed put, forming the Hang Mam Street. Before 1900, the shops in this street specialized in fish sauce, dried fish … [Read more...] about Century-old photos reveal busy life of merchants in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Life in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
(VOVworld)- In Vietnam guidebooks, Hanoi's Old Quarter always gets top billing. Hanoi's Old Quarter comprises 36 busy guild streets. Tourists visiting the Old Quarter wander the narrow streets, visit the shops and historical relics, and discover Hanoi's traditional crafts and lifestyle. As time passes, the people in the Old Quarter manage to preserve their traditional lifestyle. Hanoi's Old Quarter was established hundreds of years ago on the east side of the ancient Thang Long citadel. In the old days, the Old Quarter, a warren of narrow streets, alleys and houses, was home to several guilds such as bronze casting, forging, jewelry making, wood carving, silk and clothes trading. Small, beautifully styled houses built along with a unique local culture, Streets in the Old Quarter still have names describing their original goods or craft. For example, Hang Duong or "Sugar Street", Hang Bac or "Silver street", Hang Gai or "Silk Street", and Hang Quat "Fan Street". The ground-floor shops … [Read more...] about Life in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Cheap Boutique Hotels in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - Busy street and traffic chaos are one of attractions of Hanoi tourism, but this is a suitable condition to choose reasonable price. 1. Guest House Y Lan Address: 29 Hai Ba Trung street, Trang Tien ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi It can be said that guest house Y Lan is one of realest guest houses in Vietnam. Mrs Oanh, owner of the guest house is able to speak French and a little English, will supply breakfast on marble countertops. Room price is from USD 30 onwards 2. Hotel Maison D' Orient Address: 26 Ngo Huyen, Hang Trong ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, Vietnam The hotel is located in the Old Quarter with handcrafted interior with a very nice style. It includes 12 rooms and named after spices (ginger, cinnamon, anise), interior made of bamboo, etc. Room price is from USD 25 onwards Hanoi Hanova Address: 35-37 Hang Trong street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi It is a combination of luxury Indochine style and modern space. Maison d' Hanoi Hanova is a … [Read more...] about Cheap Boutique Hotels in Hanoi