Exploring Hanoi old quarter

If you are amazing Vietnam’s crazy rush hour traffic think again in the morning. The Old Quarter the heart of Hanoi is the busiest place of the city but also the quietest in the morning. If you can wake up early enough you will get to interesting experience in one of Vietnam most populated areas. If you are Vietnamese, you will be surprised because you think you have been in another place. 


Following Matt Cavanaugh's steps , He  is a resident at Minnesota, the USA. You know the place where it gets pretty cold in the winter, but that’s not stopping him from travelling. Vietnam is among the destinations that he picked for his unique experience. Away from the cold, his trip to Vietnam has lasted for over a year and he has become a temporary resident of Hanoi.
When people think about good food in Hanoi, the old quarter first comes to mind. To Hanoian, Pho is one of the most delicious breakfast foods. The Pho restaurant has been around for over 40 years. It serves the richest broth and the most tender beef in the neighborhood. Looking from the front to the houses, you can see that most old quarter residents use their houses to business. There are shops next to stores, however behind the shops and stores, the old quarter residents live in a community and they share their space with other.

People have been living here for centuries. Within the old quarter houses, there are several generations. All family members often gather here on the special occasions. During the weekends, they also come here to meet and talk with the great grandmother. Any Vietnamese house must have altar. The altar is situated high in the house. To houses in the Old Quarter, their altars can contain several generations.





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