VietNamNet Bridge – The shortest street or the street with only one house number are attractive places for tourists as well as Hanoians.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the interesting streets below.

Shortest street

Ho Hoan Kiem is the shortest street in Hanoi with a length of 52 m. It crosses the streets of Dinh Tien Hoang and Cau Go. This street attracts many locals and foreign visitors with famous salad stalls on the sidewalks and souvenir shops.

Ho Hoan Kiem Street is located opposite Sword Lake. Photo: Huong Chi.

Cam Chi alley (Strictly Forbid)

Cam Chi alley near Tong Duy Tan Street is a familiar rendezvous every weekend for Hanoians. The name of this alley is associated with a famous folk character – Chua Chom (Lord Chom).

According to legend, in his childhood, Chom lived in poverty so he had to eat on credit. Any restaurant where Chom visited enjoyed large customers so they did not abandon Chom. Later Chom became a lord and at that time the restaurant owners came to ask for money. The lord then placed a plate noted “Cam Chi” (forbid strictly) on Cua Nam Street to prevent people from coming to recover debts. And the name has remained since then.

The street with only one house

Hoa Lo Prison.

This is Hoa Lo road with only one house number - Hoa Lo Prison, with a length of 165 m.

The street with the wrong name

Bảo Khánh Street today is next to Hoan Kiem Lake, which was called Báo Khánh as it was built on the land of Báo Khánh village. This street is now home to many hotels and entertainment venues for Hanoi youth.