Archive for the tag 'bamboo'

Jan 05 2012

Hanoi’s 36 streets: Hang Vai and Lan Ong

Published by under Hanoi's 36 streets

Hang Vai, which runs off Phung Hung, was traditionally Hanoi’s main textiles street. Nowadays its main attractions are twofold: firstly, it’s got a pleasant vibe about it, with few tourists and little traffic but plenty of onstreet action such as sugar cane juice spots, pho restaurants, tea stands and street vendors; secondly, it’s home to … read the full post

Dec 08 2011

Hanoi’s villages: Bang So (Bamboo village)

Published by under Hanoi excursions

In the past, villagers in Vietnam tended to specialise in making particular items to meet their needs, sharing their skills with neighbours and relatives. This led to individual villages becoming known for a particular handicraft. As people moved to the cities they gravitated towards others with the same trade and hence we have areas such … read the full post