Hanoi’s Old Quarter bustles again

Following the full reopening, many ancient streets around Hanoi welcomed a large number of citizens and people to play, enjoy cuisine and go shopping. This is a positive signal for the recovery of the capital city’s tourism.

The crowded and noisy scenes have returned at the intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets following a long time of closure due to COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)
The crowded and noisy scenes have returned at the intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets following a long time of closure due to COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)

Crowded scene on Ta Hien Street in the evening of March 20 (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)

Young people gather to enjoy an art performance on the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake on March 20. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)

The nigh market along Hang Dao, Hang Duong and Dong Xuan Streets receives a large number of visitors. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)

People go shopping at the night market on Hang Dao Street. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)

A large number of people came to have fun on the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake on March 20. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)

Restaurants on Dinh Tien Hoang Street are very crowded. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)

The art performances at the intersection of Dinh Liet and Gia Ngu Streets attract a large number of Hanoi citizens and visitors. (Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA)