Thuy Khue Street

Thuy Khue Street is a long street that runs parallel to the southern bank of West Lake in the Tay Ho District. It begins at the Thanh Nien crossroad and extends for approximately 2 kilometers to the Buoi-Lac Long Quan T-junction.

Thuy Khue Street is often referred to as “The Street of Village Gates” due to the numerous village gates found along its length, including Cong Gieng, Cong Hau, Cong Chua, Cong Dong, and Cong Xanh. In addition to these structures, the street is home to several ancient temples, pagodas, and communal houses, contributing to a unique beauty that set it apart from other streets in Hanoi. These buildings showcase typical Vietnamese cultural features, such as engraved parallel sentences and names displayed in Han script. While some structures have been preserved in their original form, others have undergone restoration. Historically, this area was home to many villages from the Thang Long capital, and the existing architecture reflects the cultural heritage of Ke Buoi—collectively, the names of villages established along the southern bank of West Lake.

Today, the villages along Thuy Khue Street include Yen Thai, An Tho, Dong Xa, Ho Khau, and Thuy Khue. Alongside the ancient village gates, visitors can also observe other traditional elements, such as antique tiled roofs and the timeworn doors of Hanoi’s historical houses. It can be said that Thuy Khue represents the traditional spirit amidst the modern development of Hanoi.