Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District

.Ha Dong district is now still home to many old houses alongside the newly built ones. The bustling district is where Vietnam's past and future overlap.
September 20, 2021 | 15:38
Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
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Ha Dong town, which belonged to the namesake province, was officially established on December 6, 1904. The place has been standing the test of time for over a hundred years.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
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In 2008, Ha Dong became a district of Hanoi. The merger turned Ha Dong into the second largest district of the capital. However, it still boasts the shadow of a bustling old town like it was before.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
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Streets like Tran Hung Dao, Ba Trieu, Trung Trac, Trung Nhi, Bui Bang Doan, were considered the major streets of Ha Dong town in the past.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
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“I saw the house when I was small. Since then, it has been pretty much the same without any renovation,” Tran Thi Dinh, 82, who lives at No. 46, Tran Huong Dao street told VOV.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
Photo: VOV

The neighborhoods here are quite similar to Old Quarter in Hoan Kiem district.

After such a long time, the houses with the appearance of a vibrant provincial capital in the past still remain quite intact.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
Photo: VOV

Exterior decorations are still intact, creating an Instagrammable check-in place for photo enthusiasts.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
Photo: VOV
Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
Photo: VOV

A long line of trees brings shade and an airy atmosphere for the place.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
Photo: VOV

Passers-by go past an old street corner in Ha Dong.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
Photo: VOV
Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
Photo: VOV

The old architectural style balcony is still retained.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District

Today, Ha Dong still has neighborhoods with many old houses next to newly built houses.

Historical Houses in Hanoi's Ha Dong District
Photo: VOV
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