Hanoi's Old Quarter, the 36 roads

In the early 13th Century, corporations with a small laboratory villages clustered around the walls of the Palace developed into worker cooperative, o.
The old town began to acquire its reputation as a craft area achieved independence when the Vietnamese 11th Century, King Ly Thai built his palace. In the early 13th Century, corporations with a small laboratory villages clustered around the walls of the Palace developed into worker cooperative, o.Migrated to the area artisans, craftsmen and guilds were formed by craftsmen from the same village and similar services. The members of the guilds worked and lived creation of a cooperative system for transporting goods on the streets in the name of the business district.
As residents from every street in the same village, has developed roads are softened. Civil comes home from market stalls, before streets were formed.From the storage medium depending on the width of the windows, storage and living space were taxed moved to the back of the building. Therefore, the long, narrow buildings were called "tube houses." Typical measures of these houses are 3 feet wide and 60 feet in length.
The old town has a rich religious heritage. When the craftsmen moved from outlying villages to the capital, have brought their religious practices. They transferred their temples, pagodas andmunicipal offices to the new location. Each guild has one or two religious structures and honors its patron saint or founder. Therefore, every street of the old town has at least one temple. Now, many of the old temple in the city shops and houses have been converted, but to recognize some of the religious roots of the old buildings' architecture, still, their roofs.
Although the old city of Hanoi is often the "36 old streets" is calledare more than 36 existing roads. Some researchers believe that the number 36 from his 15 century, not as a guild of 36 sites, laboratory areas, the roads are able to come. If roads were developed as a result, the guild names were applied to the road. Others attribute the 36 to an abstract concept. The number nine in Asia represents the concept of "abundance." Nine times the four directions makes 36, which simply means "many." There are now more than 70 routes ofArea.
Some roads have reached fame by their inclusion in popular leader. Han Gai Street offers silk clothing ready and tailored, embroidery and silver products. Hang Quat, the street that sold silk and feather fans, now stuns the visitor with a colorful funeral and festival flags and religious objects and clothing. For Thinh Street connects the two above and is still the wood turner road. Hang But glimmers with shiny paper products as a giftPackaging wedding decorations and miniature paper objects to burn for the dead. Lan Ong Street is a sensual delight of textures and scents from the sacks of herbal medicinal items: leaves, roots, barks, and powders.
We now turn to the nine lesser-known streets of the old city, which possess a unique character worth a visit.
Hang Bac Street
Most of the names of streets in hanging old starting with the word. Hang means merchandise or shop. The GuildThe streets were named for their product, service or location. Hang Bac, one of the oldest streets in Vietnam, dates back at least 13 Century. Bac means silver, and appropriately, this street started as a silver ingot factory under the reign of Le Thanh Tong (1469-1497). Village People are the so-called 'silver wedding roles Khe, "were paid in the capital of silver ingots and coins. After a solemn ceremony, their trade from their village of Trau Khe to Hanoi, they built two templesHonor of the founder of their craft. In a common house, the silver was melted and poured into molds. On the other common home, the modules were further processed for delivery to the Prime Minister. The craftsmen have done everything to keep their methods secret to avoid counterfeit products.
At the turn of the 18th century, the road to more different functions. In addition to the casting of silver ingots, jewelry makers pulled up the road and moneychangers. Money Changerthrived since the old days, paper money was not used. Instead, currency consisted of bronze coins and ingots, zinc and silver. If traders require a large amount of money for the operation, they exchanged the heavy metal bars Hang Bac. During the time it was the French as "Exchange-street." Although the paper money was then used included the word for it, the word bac.
Hang Bac also has jewelers of different types: Engraving, Hotels, polishers, and the heads of gold. L 'makers were the first jewelry collection Dong Cac guild, which settled during the Le dynasty (1428-1788). They founded a temple three brothers, their art in China in the sixth century learned, and they are doing as the patron saints of the Vietnamese occupation jewelry.
There are many famous buildings in this street. The town hall on Hang Bac, is a pillar of stone, built in 1783, tells of a mandarin who took power over the town hall. The locals took himin court and won back their building. The Dung Tho Temple is dedicated to Chu Bi, a Taoist deity. At the end of French colonial period, this temple was named Truong Ca, according to a person who looked to the temple and served the best noodle soup. A building in this street is the pride of contemporary history, the Chuong Vang (Golden Bell) Theatre, which still hosts traditional Vietnamese theater. The headquarters of the former traditional theater, the Nhu (Quang Lac) theater builtthe 1920 is also on this street but has been converted into apartments.
Hang Be Street
Mid 19th Century, the corporation of producing bamboo raft on the street outside the My Loc Gate, one of the many doors is robust. The cai mang raft consisted of 12 to 15 large bamboo poles lashed together with strips of bamboo bark. Their front was raised slightly by heating the wood and was equipped with three to stern square sails of coarse linen dyed withThe extracts of the peel of sweet potato.
bamboo rafts have been useful for Hanoi shallow rivers, lakes and marshes that can not provide firm anchoring or natural protection from storms. The flat design better survived the typhoon season, the whip in the northern part of Vietnam, and is more suited to coastal and river fishing. The bamboo poles from which the rafts were built one block east on Hang Tre Street sold.
Cau Go Street
Which means "wooden bridge is Cau Go Streetone block north of the Sword Lake, and in fact the situation was a wooden bridge. About 150 years ago, crossed the bridge, a thin stream of water that connects the Thai Cuc Lake to Lake of the Restored Sword. Tintori from near Silk Street use their silk to dry or bleached their fabric beside the bridge. Under the French occupation, the lake and river as a public health measures and to increase land filled. The wooden bridge was a regularStreet.
On the edge of the lake, women in wide-brimmed hats once sold armfuls of flowers, the French for a few coins. Today, a flower market is when the Cau Go alley intersects with the main road. Other historic sites on Cau Go are the seat and hiding secret of 1930-1945 "Love the Country" resistance movement.
Cau Go is now a shopping district, specializing in accessories for women.
Hang Dao Street
This road is one of Vietnamoldest streets. It serves as the main axis from north to south, cutting the city into two halves. In the French colonial period was Hang Dao Street, a center for trade in silk. On the first day and the sixth lunar month, there were fairs for the sale of silk terms. Items sold other types of fabrics such as gauze, brocade, crepe, and muslin. Almost all were non-white silk.
At the beginning of the 15th century, this street was the place of silkYou dyer guild from Hung Province, which specializes in a deep pink color. Dao, the street name on the pink apricot blossoms, which are a symbol of the Vietnamese New Year. The application of this particular color was so high that the material in other areas as needed to be dyed.
Hang Thiec the road is a plumber. The craftsmen originally produced peak-shaped tin cone that are used have been reserved for the shape of the traditional conical hat
By 18Century diversified colors dye. Notes in the 18th century of work over capital, the author wrote that "to die Hang Dao communities do not work. The colors red as the color of blood, black as Chinese ink and other beautiful colors."
In the 19th Century, Hang Dao of about 100 houses, of which only 10 were built or brick-lined. The rest were of thatch. On the side of the road next to the now completed Hang Dao Lake, the foundations have sunk lower than that of the houses visibleStreet.
At the turn of the century, Indian textile merchants opened shops to trade in silk and wool imported from the West. This road is now specialized in ready-made.
Dong Xuan Street / Market Street
This road was originally two villages, the number of houses were occupied by Nhiem Trung village, and the houses were occupied by the odd Hau Tuc village.
The Dong Xuan market, Vietnam's oldest and largestMarket is the middle of the road.
River networks formed the economic hub of Hanoi by a system of waterways that brought the city and markets. Located at the confluence of the Lich and Red Rivers, the Dong Xuan market was once one of the most dynamic cities in Southeast Asia.
The French required merchants to sell their goods within the fenced perimeter to bring the market to facilitate tax collection. If the number of dealers has grown, the market has been expanded. In 1889structure was built around five goals and were built out. Each of the five target markets has been used only for certain products. In 1992, the market was renovated and built a new facade.
Hang Mam Street
Hang Mam is the union of two ancient roads: an eastern offshoot called Hang Trung and the original Hang Mam. The name comes from the different types of mam or fish sauce, and that are produced, sold and other seafood products. The road wasoriginally on the river bank, near the day's catch.
nuoc mam or fish sauce is made with fish too small to be sold individually which are placed in clay vats of water and salt, are made. boiled water is poured over the fish and the weights are placed on top of the mixture to compress it. The beer is distilled for days, and the result is a clear, amber-colored juice, rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. With age, the strong ammonia smell of the fish are soft, and like liquor,improves the taste. The first pressing, which is the clearest and purest, called nuoc mam nhi, or first. The sauce was stored in barrels on a slope adjacent Thung Street.
In 1940, new specialties appeared on the street. A small ceramic industry has appeared together with those of memorial stone etching, coffin, grave stone and producers.
Ma May Street
This road is also a union of two old streets. Hang May sold rattan products, and Hang But Joss sacred sold (replicas paperto burn the money, clothes, stereo or even sets) for the dead. But it is burned before the altar of ancestors accompanied by prayers. At the turn of the century the road was one: Ma May
On the edge of the lake, women in wide-brimmed hats once sold armfuls of flowers, the French for a few coins.
Over time, this street was the French "Black Flag Street" because the soldier Luu Vinh Phuc had his headquarters here. Luu was the leader of Black Flag, a business unit launchedHanoi in the late 19th Century. They were essentially pirates who made their living robbing the residents and traders. In 1880, black flags cooperate with the imperial troops in Vietnam, the French, who could resist or try to win the military control of Hanoi.
In the middle of the road, the Huong Tuong temple was founded in 1450, Nguyen Trung Ngan (1289-1370), a governor of Thang Long, the ancient name of Hanoi honors.
Hang Street Thiec
Hang Thiecthe road is a plumber. The craftsmen originally produced peaks of tin in the shape of a cone, which are used to the shape of the traditional conical hats were reserved. An adjacent street, did not Hang hats, and both roads including the yen No Weiler.
Hang Thiec Street also produced oil lamps, candle holders and boxes of opium. Tin mirrors stores sell, are still, along with tin, zinc and glass. The echoes of the street with the sound of hammers against the occupiedSheet. Workers in metal boxes pavement design storage and other items to distribute to your order.
Hang Thung Street
In the old days, on this block inside the gate of Dong Yen, barrels were produced. The barrels were used for storage and transport of water and fish sauce. The joint House and the Temple of Fassbinder Guild is at 22 Hang Thung, but is hidden behind newer buildings. The road is among the leaves of the tree, xoan is a soft cream shadeclusters of colorful flowers and bright red berries. The tree has several names in English: Margosa, Pearl, or China Berry tree. In May, the small yellow flowers fall to the ground like confetti. The bark is scraped off by local residents often furrowed, dry and cook an infusion of drugs to make a worm agent.
The old town is a precious heritage of the ancient past, Hanoi, but the area is challenged by rapid change.
Today, the craft production is increasingly replaced by restaurants,Repair and mini-hotels. The historic buildings are now mass residential areas and schools with increasing population. Craftsmen today nine percent of the district. Dealers 40 percent.
The new economic policy, a dramatic building boom has begun, threatening the charm of the neighborhood. Local, national and international are now formulating plans for the historic environment of the city to preserve.
Importance of the 36 roads
(Only the old namebut actually more so)
by Barbara Cohen


Street Name: Description:
1 - Dan Wood Bat Bowls
2 - Bat on porcelain bowls
3 - Cha Ca fish fry
4 - Chan Cam String Instruments
5 - Cho Gao rice market
6 - Gia Ngu Fischer
7 - You Tuong sandals
8 - Hang Bac Argentieri
9 - Hang Be Rafts
10Hang Bo-Basket
11 Hang Bong cotton
12 Hang Buom Sails
13 Hang But brush
14-Hang Ca Fish
15 may depend Scales
16-bottles Chai Hang
17-Chi Hang Topics
18 Hang Chieu Mats
19-Hang Chinh Jars
20 Hang Cot Bamboo latices
21 Hang On Skin
22 Hang Dao (Silk)Dyer
23 Hang Dau Beans
24 Hang Dau oils
25 Hang Dieu Pipes
26 Hang Dong Copper
27 Hang Duong Sugar
28 Hang Ga Chicken
29 Hang Gai hemp
30 Hang Giay paper
31 Hang Giay Shoes
32 Hang Hanh onions
33-Hang Hom Cases
34-Hang Huong Incense
35 Hang Khay Trays
37-Hang comb LUOC
38-Hang But votive cards
39 Hang Mam Pickled Fish
40 Hang Manh bamboo screens
41 Hang Muoi Salt
42-Hang Ngang Cross Street
43 Hang Non hats
44 Hang Phen Alum
45 Hang Quat Fans
46-Hang Clam Worms Ruoi
47 Hang Than Coal
48Tin-Hang Thiec
49 Hang Thung Barrel
50 Hang Tre Bamboo
51 Hang Trong Drum
Go 52 Hang Cloth
The 53-Ren forging
The coffins of 54
May 55 mA Rattan
Bricks 56-Ngo Gach
57-Thuoc Bac herbal medicine
Source: Vietnam Deluxe Travel - www.vietnamdeluxetravel.com

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