Although Hanoi has kept much of its charm over the years, in the early 20th century, the city had a very different atmosphere; a more peaceful place where the traffic was mostly pedestrians, tramcars and pulled rickshaws.

The Hanoi of 100 years ago, with streets were lined with two and three-storey buildings, draws quite a contrast with the bustling and noisy capital of today.

Hang Bac Street in the early 20th century

Hang Buom Street

Tramcar running along Hang Dao Street

Hang Dong Street

Old houses on Hang Giay Street

Hang Mam Street

Pedestrians on Nha Tho Lon Street

French-style architecture on Trang Tien Street

Buildings on Hang Chieu Street

Hang Vai Street

Pedestrians on Ma May Street

Near Bo Ho Street

Pulled rickshaws and tramcars, the main means of transport for residents 100 years ago

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