Hang Thiec Street - Preserving traditional crafts in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Hang Thiec Street, one of the 36 streets in Hanoi's Old Quarter, is renowned for its tin casting and household goods craftsmanship. Today, the rhythmic sounds of hammering and welding continue to echo through the street, adding a distinctive charm to this historic area.

At 35 Hang Thiec, a craftsman from Duc Ha shop has spent nearly 40 years preserving the traditional craft passed down by his ancestors. (Photo: VNA)

The weathered shop signs on the street reflect the passage of time, yet Hang Thiec remains one of the few artisan streets in Hanoi that have endured. (Photo: VNA)

Despite the changes over the years, the familiar sounds of hammering and metalworking still resonate throughout the street, keeping its heritage alive. (Photo: VNA)

Hang Thiec Street is a testament to Hanoi's enduring traditional crafts, with its unique products from the past still thriving today. (Photo: VNA)

Tinplate steamships, a unique product sold here, are especially popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Photo: VNA)

Hang Thiec Street is a testament to Hanoi's enduring traditional crafts, with its unique products from the past still thriving today. (Photo: VNA)