Kim Ma Street

Kim Ma Street is a long thoroughfare that connects Nguyen Thai Hoc Street with the T-crossroad of Lang Rue and Buoi Rue. The street is spacious and lined with numerous shops on both sides, offering a diverse range of goods and services, from clothing and toys to furniture, flowers, banking, restaurants, and more. Additionally, several foreign embassies are located along Kim Ma Street due to its accessibility and pleasant environment, including those from South Korea, Hungary, Pakistan, Sweden, Libya, Argentina, and the Netherlands. One notable landmark at number 23 is Kim Ma Pagoda, which dates back to the 18th century. The pagoda still houses three steles that record its history. Historically, this location served as a ceasefire site during the Dong Da campaign in 1789, and many patriots from the Tay Son dynasty are entombed here. Every year on the 5th of January in the lunar calendar, Kim Ma Pagoda hosts a ceremony to honor the souls of the Tay Son soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Dong Da campaign. The pagoda is home to several valuable wooden statues and was declared a national historical and cultural site in 1985. For those seeking culinary delights, one must-try dish in the area is the duck soup sold at street side kiosks. Unlike larger restaurants that offer a variety of soups, the specialized kiosks on Kim Ma Street focus exclusively on duck dishes: duck soup, boiled duck, sautéed duck, and more. This specialty has become a beloved winter meal among the citizens of Hanoi, making it a must-try when visiting the area.