Street Murals

One of the best attractions in Hanoi. A large collection of paintings under the railway line. Continually changing with other displays. A Mecca for locals taking selfies.nnLook out for the nearby dog-selling stalls. Be warned that they do not welcome photographers.

1. Phung Hung Mural StreetnThe 19 vault murals have acted out a part of the old Hanoi’s life. Coming to Hanoi, especially the mural street, tourists can see Hanoi’s symbolic images on the wall such as small grocery stores, women carrying a bamboo yoke of flowers on her shoulder, tinkling trams, Tet holiday. These are all the beauties of the capital back in former times.nnThe artists used PU and Golden acrylics to draw the murals with a durability of 5 to 10 years, pasted it to the vaults in order not to affect the construction’s structure. Before drawing, the materials used to paint were all processed with a waterproof layer behind. Among these works, there are some murals were painted in 3 dimensions to form an effective interaction with the viewers. All of it evokes the nostalgia for both the local and tourists can easily receive Hanoi’s cultural value and history in a natural way.nnComing to Hanoi, don’t forget to stop by this mural street to enjoy the works of art which depict successfully the message of Vietnam’s capital. A thousand-year-old Hanoi is facing major changes. Yet, the city still upholds the spirit of tradition and culture to impress Vietnamese people and the friends around the world on their memory.nnWith a length of 200 meters, Phung Hung mural street, which is close to Dong Xuan market, Hang Ma street, Hang Luoc street, is considered as a site for cultural exchanges. There are many entertainment activities, traditional folk games and performances held on the street. Phung Hung mural street is also a place connecting history and memory of Hanoi to the contemporary art right in the common space for the public.nnAt the weekends, children can come here with their families to play traditional folk games. The elderly goes there for contemplating the murals and think of their old days. The youngsters get their friends to take selfies, save the lovely moments of their youth. In addition, tables of tea and some traditional confectionary are displayed for the tourists to take a rest and photos like banh phu the (literally “husband and wife cake”, a sweet cake made of rice or tapioca flour and gelatin, filled with mung bean paste; also spelled banh xu xe), peanut brittle (a traditional candy made from roasted peanut, sugar and malt) and so on.nnPhung Hung mural street partly contributes to honor, uphold, and bring into play the social value of urban heritage of Hanoi Old Quarter. At the same time, it creates a new public space for the citizens, tourists in Hanoi. Paying this mural street a visit is also a chance for the public art works come closer to the people.

Lovely street so beautiful art shows the history and culture of Vietnam lovely street it will 30 min to complete your photo sessions

The murals were beautiful to admire. They closed off the street, so it's a pedastrian only street. A word of warning, it's also known as dog meat street as they do sell cooked dogs on the opposite side of it. Accept it as part of their culture and enjoy the paintings

Kooky street that is quite bustling with people. Locals and tourists vy for staged shots against the murals. Would be 5 stars if the terrifying cascade of motorbikes tearing through the lanterned street wasn’t about. Great for people watching