Hàng Giày - Street Of Shoes

Hang Giay is approximately 220 meters long, located in the Hang Buom Ward of Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

The street comprises three segments, extending through two junctions: the Ngo Gach - Nguyen Sieu intersection and the Hang Buom intersection. The final segment features a winding path that connects to Luong Ngoc Quyen Street.

During the French colonial period, Hang Giay Street originally extended from the Ngo Gach - Nguyen Sieu intersection to Luong Ngoc Quyen, serving as a haven for many villagers from Cham Village (Tu Ky, Hai Duong Province) who made their living through the craftsmanship of leather shoes. These artisans established the Hai Tuong commune ("hai" means shoes, and "tuong" translates to craftsman) and founded a memorial temple to honor their leather craft's founding father, located at number 16 in Hai Tuong Lane.

The other segment from Hang Chieu to the Ngo Gach - Nguyen Sieu junction was formerly called Hang Man (Street of Curtains), as it was home to several families engaged in making curtains, mosquito nets, and various sewing goods. The houses along Hang Giay Street are typically short and narrow.

The final segment was known for its concentration of small food stalls that offered limited seating, with kitchens often positioned right beside the entrance. Locals flocked there to savor roasted meats, stewed beef, and more.

In recent years, Hang Giay Street has transformed, with many confectionery shops replacing the former shoe stores. It has become a well-known street food destination, particularly famous for stir-fried rice noodles and especially the beloved winter treat—floating rice cakes created by Mr. Pham Bang, a renowned comedian in Vietnam.