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