The FVH walking tour will start from Hang Dau Water Tower and end at the iconic Long Bien Bridge. — Photo kienviet.net

Taking place from 9.30am to 12pm, the English-speaking tour will start from Hang Dau Water Tower to Hoe Nhai Street which hosts Hoe Nhai Pagoda, before getting into Hang Than Street – the route leading to Long Bien railway station and Long Biên Bridge under the arches.

Tour members will learn about the history of the area, the French influence, what the streets were famed for in the past and what their modern-day activities are.

To join, RSVP to Stella at stella@fvheritage.org.

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