Old Quarter ReviewTrain Street and the West Edge
The western edge is where the Old Quarter exhales. Phung Hung runs under the railway arches, now painted with murals of old Hanoi, and the train streets of Le Duan and Tran Phu draw visitors to watch trains pass a breath from the houses, subject to the current access rules. From here the city opens toward the Temple of Literature, and toward our quiet basecamp streets just outside the quarter.
The closest street in this area is about 15 minutes on foot from Hoan Kiem Lake.
An illustration of this area, drawn for this channel. Filmed stories arrive with the first season.
Just west of the quarter: Phan Dinh Phung avenue
The guild streets end where the grand avenues begin. A few minutes west of the Train Street edge, Phan Dinh Phung runs under two rows of ancient trees, and on a clear morning the sun comes straight down the empty road between the red festival banners. It is not one of the 49 guild streets and nothing is sold here; people come for the light. If you walk the quarter at dawn, this avenue is a fine place to end.
The streets of this area
Numbered in walking order. Tap a street for its full story.
Railway arch murals recreating old Hanoi, a favourite photo walk.
2Train street south sectionLê DuẩnThe southern train street section, visit only as current access rules allow.
3Train street cafe sectionTrần PhúThe cafe lined train street section, visit only as current access rules allow.
4Turmeric fish streetChả CáThe short street named after cha ca, Hanoi's famous turmeric fish with dill.
Walk this area with a local
Our private walks are designed street by street. Tell us your date and your group size, and the licensed team at Bao Son Travel will reply with a plan and a written price. A licensed guide leads your day.
Walk next: The Lake and the South Gate