Rustic life of Hanoi in 1989 through French journalist’s lens

A tram turns a corner as it passes through the intersection between Hang Gai and Luong Van Can streets in the capital city of Hanoi, Kien Thuc reported.

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The bustling atmosphere of Hang Chieu Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

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Many people are riding Xich Lo (cyclos), as seen from the crossroads of Hang Chieu and Hang Giay streets.

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A cyclo rider on Hang Chieu street.

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The tram rail in front of Dong Xuan market, the largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market in the capital.

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A mother takes her child on a bicycle passing through a coffee shop. Bicycles are common means of transport of Hanoians at that time.

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The peaceful scenery of a small street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

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A house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter seen from the opposite one.

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A closer look at a house in Hanoi's Old Quarter in 1989. Photo courtesy of Francoise De Mulder/ via Kien Thuc

Builders are working on the rooftop of a house in Hanoi.

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A girl on the terrace. Photo courtesy of Francoise De Mulder/ via Kien Thuc

Citizens and soldiers stand in a queue to visit President Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum.

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A helicopter is displayed in Military Museum (currently known as Military History Museum)

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Hanoi’s Flag Tower, one of the major landmarks in the capital city seen from the campus of the Military Museum.

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Long Bien Bridge is crowded with bicycle riders. Originally, Long Bien Bridge had 19 spans and it was the first steel bridge across the Red river in Hanoi, and one of four greatest bridges in the world at the time it was built.

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The sunset descends on a new road.

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On the yard of Tay Phuong pagoda in Thach That district, in 1989 belonging to Ha Tay province, now it is merged into Hanoi.

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