Dedicated walkways will be expanded to Hang Buom, Ma May, Hang Giay, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ta Hien and Dao Duy Tu from the Old Quarter’s core, according to Do Xuan Thuy, Director of the Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company, which was selected to carry out the project.

The expanded pedestrian area currently boasts many Hanoi treasures, such as architectural works dating back to the 18^th -19^th centuries. Prominent are historic sites such as Bach Ma temple, Quan De communal house and Huong Tuong temple, an ancient house at 87 Ma May street.

The ancient streets are also well known for Hanoi specialties, such as preserved fruits, confectionery, rice and pork paste, shrimp cakes and fried noodles. 

Thuy said development of restaurants and food shops along the streets with diverse types of dishes partially meet the demand of tourists, especially foreigners. 

He expressed his belief in the project because his company has eight years of managing the Hang Dao - Dong Xuan night market on weekends.

Formed in the early 15^th century and boasting a total area of 81 hectares, the Hanoi Old Quarter in Hoan Kiem district now has a boundary of Hang Dau street in the north, Hang Bong, Hang Gai, Cau Go and Hang Thung streets in the south, Tran Nhat Duat and Tran Quang Khai streets in the east and Phung Hung street in the west.

The quarter gathers residents with small handicraft and trade activities, forming specific craft streets. With the unique architecture of 121 historic sites and nearly 1,100 old houses, the quarter is the favourite destination for foreign tourists.