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Hanoi City Walk (English): The Road to the South. Lê Duản street and surrounding area – POSTPONED
August 16, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
100,000VND
APOLOGIES BUT THIS WALK IS POSTPONED DUE TO WORK COMMITTMENTS THIS WEEK AND WILL BE RESCHEUDLED (PROBABLY ON A SATURDAY OR SUNDAY). APOLOGIES FOR THIS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SIGNED UP HAVE BEEN INFORMED
Join us for a morning’s stroll down Lê Duản street and the surrounding area. You may be surprised that a walking could be made out of this area. Starting at Cửa Nam we explore the history of the former south gate, the nearby streets and stories of the area, who was the ‘French Lady with the flared skirt, where were parasols traded, where is one of Hanoi’s original Phở gà stalls, what did ‘Quan An Ngon’ used to be, what used to grow where Hanoi railway station is, and ….. who was Lê Duản the man himself ..…..
Most of what we talk about has sadly long gone but there are some interesting stories which bring the area alive together with memories, and photos of what hopefully will be an eclectic whistle-stop tour through history of the Lê Duản area. Shortly into the start of the walk have a short stop at a near by cafe for those who would like some refreshments while we learn about this cafe’s claim to fame.
Starting point: Chợ Cửa Nam, ending at Tran Hung Dao opposite Hanoi railway station
RSVP to stella@fvheritage.org
Very max 8 spaces available
NB: with all our outdoor events at this time of year we are at the mercy of the weather and we know there can be sudden torrential rain and intense humidity. So our walks for this month are subject to the rain. This walk will take place in heat, sun and drizzle but not of course if its a torrential downpour. Please give your mobile number when you RSVP.
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