Hang Ga - Street Of Chickens

With an approximate length of 228 meters, Hang Ga Street is located in the Hang Bo Ward of Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

 The street runs in a North-South direction, connecting Hang Dieu Street at one end and Hang Cot Street at the other. Historically, it was established on the land of Tan Lap-Tan Khai village, which was part of the Tho Xuong commune. Today, the temple of Tan Khai village is situated at number 44 Hang Vai Street, while the pagoda associated with the Tan Khai village temple is housed at number 16A of Hang Ga Street.

Initially, the street was known by two separate names. The segment from Bat Dan to Cua Dong was referred to as Thuoc Nam (Vietnamese Medicine) due to the numerous medicine vendors in that area. In contrast, the section from Cua Dong to Hang Cot was called Hang Ga because it was a hub for poultry sellers.

A typical batch of 50 to 60 chickens would be crammed into a large cage. During the French colonial period, the street was known as Tianjin or Tientsin Street (Rue Tien Tsin), commemorating the treaty signed between France and the Qing Dynasty in 1885. However, locals continued to refer to it as Hang Ga - Cua Dong, as residents frequently brought poultry to sell in front of the East Gate, distinguishing it from Hang Ga alley, which is near Pho Hue today.

Following the August Revolution in 1945, the revolutionary government officially adopted "Hang Ga" as the street's name. The character of Hang Ga Street is marked by its old narrow houses, characterized by low roofs and typically one or two stories high.

Currently, Hang Ga Street offers a quiet atmosphere compared to the bustling Old Quarter of Hanoi. Nonetheless, it remains an intriguing attraction for both domestic and international tourists exploring the city.