Hang Muoi - Street Of Salt

Located on the outer skirt of Hanoi Old Quarter, Hang Muoi Street (Salt Street) belongs Ly Thai To Ward, Hoan Kiem District. It’s about 104m long connecting Tran Nhat Duat Street and Hang Mam Street. In the past, the street was adjacent to the wharf on the Red River, home to dozens of stores selling salt.

History

Hang Muoi Street was located on the land of Thanh Yen Village towards the gate of Uu Nghia, the old Tho Xuong District. The beginning of the street was once called Hang Trung Street. During French colonial period, it was called rue de la Saumure.

Named ‘Hang Muoi’, but in fact, only a few families there made and sold salt to provincial merchants and retailers at markets in Hanoi. In the early 20th century, many people on this street took advantage of vacant land near Red River and started business as timber traders and wood workshop owners.

What to see

As one of the oldest streets in Hanoi, it’s not surprising that Hang Muoi Street should be so rich in masterpiece of art and colonial architecture. Besides architectural treasures, the street also features the authentic trading atmosphere of Hanoi that would be best experienced in the early morning.

Where to stay

On Hang Manh, any visitors can enjoy a comfortable stay in a bundle of cheap hostels without breaking your travel budget. With proper accommodation and modern amenities, you’re sure to have a sound sleep in this street.

Hanoi Backpackers Hostel (13 Hang Muoi)

The hostel delivers quality accommodation with affordable price, most suitable to tight-budget travellers. It also features laidback, chilled out atmosphere with common airy spaces.

Zostay Hostel Backpackers (7 Hang Muoi)

The hostel offers cheap accommodation with great deals to suit the needs of today’s travellers. From there, it’s within walking distance to many city landmarks and nightlife venues.

Zostel (20-24 Hang Muoi)

In the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Zostel Hostel provides spacious, comfortable rooms and several modern amenities. Guests can also enjoy meals and drinks at fast food stalls.

Tips

An epic journey is never complete until you taste enough Hanoi’s specialties. Most people will be amazed by how many varieties of foods are at sight on Hang Muoi Street.

Pho Cuong 

Pho Cuong Restaurant at 23 Hang Muoi has opened for long and gained great reputation for chicken/ beef noodle soup with many kinds of different spices. Living up to its fame, despite being overcrowded sometimes, Pho Cuong is very clean and serves super fresh ingredients.

Coffee

Sometimes, it’s great just to sit back and watch people while enjoying the full flavor and relaxing aroma of a cup of coffee. On Hang Muoi Street, condensed milk coffee lovers can find some of ideal places to have a coffee sip such as ‘ca phe Muoi’ at 17 Hang Muoi and Hanoi Egg Coffee at 10 Hang Muoi.


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