Hanoi Walking Street is a place for local come, exchange and relax after a long day. If you travel to Hanoi and want to learn more about Vietnam's rich heritage or immerse yourself  in the vibrant atmosphere, Hoan Kiem Walking street is the most popular place for entertainment activities. 

Hanoi Walking Street: Where & Opening hours

Hanoi Walking Street consists of 16 streets includes: Dinh Tien Hoang, Le Lai, Le Thach, Dinh Le, Nguyen Xi, Trang Tien, Hang Khay, Le Thai To, Ho Hoan Kiem, Lo Su, Hang Dau, the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area, Tran Nguyen Han, Luong Van Can, Bao Khanh, and Hang Bai.

The opening hour is from 7:00 PM and until midnight on Sunday. So, the area is closed and limit traffic and vehicles, allowing travellers to explore these tour attractions.

How to get to Hanoi Walking Street? 

You can easily to Hanoi Walking street from anywhere in Hanoi. From Old Quarter, you can walk, only from 500m to 1000m. If you stay far away from the city center, you can book grab, taxi or bus to get there. 

Besides, you can book a private car with a driver to explore many spots in Hanoi . Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and get the places in the capital, bringing the memorable experience at Hanoi. You will feel more relaxed, comfortable and private than in a public vehicle.

What to do on Hanoi Walking Street?

Playing Vietnamese traditional games

There are many traditional games such as "o an quan” (Mandarin square capturing), walking on stilts, “danh chuyen” (bamboo jacks), shuttlecock kicking, tug-of-war, and making “to he” (rice flour figurines). Tourists can have the opportunity to experience traditional Vietnamese games. 

Experience a portrait painting 

Strolling on Dinh Tien Hoa, you can explore portrait painting in Hanoi Walking Street. Tourists only sit about 10 minutes to receive a personalized portrait with the price of 100,000 to 150,000 VND. There are about 10 artists from students to traditional painters, gathering at Walking Street in Hanoi. You should explore this thing when coming to Hanoi. 

See musical and dancing performances of young

If you come to Hanoi at any time of the day, you can see several dancing groups. They cover K-pop songs from famous groups in Korea. You can admire the skills of the dancing group from the young people from 17-23 years old. 

The dancing group dance at Hanoi walking street

Besides, you can see the group of artists with several styles from folk music, light music, V-pop, Kpop and US-UK songs. 

Explore the bustling night market

Don't pass up visiting the night market at Hanoi Walking street. The market operates from 7:00pm until midnight, expanding from Hang Ngang, Hang Dao and Hang Duong. There are many items selling from souvenirs, clothing to handicraft and street food. The atmosphere here is lively and vibrant due to its sounds of vendors and visitors chattering. 

The items sell at night market

What to eat in Hanoi Walking Streets? 

Trang Tien Ice Cream

You can find the place that sells Trang Tien ice cream for $0,5, with various tastes from vanila, chocolate, green bean, and coconut milk. Let's come to the intersection of Ngo Quyen Street and Trang Tien street to buy ice cream.

Pho Thin (Phở)

Pho Thin is the most popular in Vietnam. After walking around Hanoi, you should enjoy Pho Thin. There are many street vendors along the road to fill your bully. If you visit some restaurant along the street, you will feel quite hot due to the steam of Pho wate and the crowd. So, you should visit Hanoi Walking street on weekdays. 

Pho Thin

Besides, you can see some  fast-food restaurants around like McDonald, KCF, Lotteria,… and many  vending machines available on the streets. You can buy water and snacks with a price of 10.000 VND – 30.000VND ($0.5 – $1) per bottle.

Dried-beef salad

Visiting Hanoi walkins street, you should try dried beef salad which is mixed dried-beef topped up with herbs and sauce. The smell of this food is a sweet and salty taste. 

Famous place near Hanoi Walking street

Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi Old Quarter has a style of colonial architecture with many vibrant streets and food stalls. Tourists can explore street food tours and try local  delicacies. 

Hanoi Opera House

This place was constructed in the early 20th century, bringing French colonial architecture. Coming here, you can listen to classical music, ballet, or Vietnamese folk music. Besides, you can take some pictures at the Hanoi Opera House.

St. Joseph’S Cathedral

St. Joseph’S Cathedral was designed with the style of Gothic Revival structure. On weekends, this place held mass services. 

Tourists can visit and admire the intricate architecture detail of the Cathedral. In addition, visit a coffee shop near the cathedral and admire the St. Joseph’S Cathedral will be an interesting experience.

Vietnamese Women’s Museum

Near Hanoi Walking Street, tourists may visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum. The museum celebrates the contributions of Vietnamese women. The Vietnamese Women’s Museum displays many items about the role of women in family, history and society. The museum provides many unique handicrafts and books that you can buy to souvenirs for family, friend. 

If you are planning to Hanoi and want to learn more about traditional experiences or enjoy local cuisine, Hanoi Walking Streets is the perfect place for tourists to visit. Remember to explore this play in your trip at Hanoi. If you need to book a car, contact us.