Hang Bac Street

Hang Bac, which means silver in Vietnamese, is frequently cited as one of the liveliest alleys for walking tours.

Hang Bac Street is next to Hang Bo Street, which is loaded with haberdashery and other well-known stores such as Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, etc. The 500-meter-long boulevard has the best reputation for jewelry stores and tourist attractions.

Hang Bac Street dates back to the Le Dynasty. At that time, this was a bustling marketplace for merchants. Hang Bac Street was formerly known as Rue des Changeurs during the late 19th century French colonial period. Later, the name “Hang Bac” was altered and has remained in use since 1945.

This ancient street has its origins in silver production dating back to the thirteenth century. This is one of the few streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi that has maintained its traditional business. Presently, it is simple to identify dozens of tiny stores selling an assortment of jewelry, ranging from inexpensive rings, necklaces, and bracelets to pricey gold and jade goods and antique silver casting arts. There are also businesses selling handicrafts and other goods, as well as money exchanges.

If you wish to purchase silver items as a gift, Hang Bac Street is your best option. As part of the Old Quarter’s tourist hub, Hang Bac Street, which is flanked with numerous exquisite shops and buildings, is where affluent shoppers purchase clothing, jewelry, and antiques. Even if you cannot afford any of them, window shopping allows you to fantasize.

Meanwhile, if you are a culture junkie, don’t pass up the chance to visit Kim Ngan Temple, a precious relic dating back centuries and a location where locals engage in cultural and spiritual activities. Kim Ngan Temple, located at 42 Hang Bac, venerates Hien Vien, the founder of all trades.

Unsurprisingly, if you walk along this street, you’ll discover that some of the tastiest food is sold by sidewalk vendors and push carts. They are simultaneously cooking and servicing the people surrounding their kiosks.