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About 38 Hang Dao, Heritage House of Hanoi

38 Hang Dao is one of two heritage houses that were recently restored within the Old Quarters of Hanoi. The other is 87 Ma May.

38 Hang Dao was restored with the help from the city of Toulouse in France. It was originally constructed in the 17th century, during the Le Dynasty. It was restored for the first time in 1856, during the reign of King Tu Duc. In 1941, during the reign of King Bao Dai, it was rebuilt as a two-storey structure. The ground floor was the living quarters and shop of the owner, while the upper floor had the altar. Later on, the house became a shop.

38 Hang Dao underwent restoration from February to April of 2000. The restoration was sympathetic to its original construction, and used a combination of traditional techniques with modern restoration techniques. As in traditional Vietnamese design, the central door is made higher than those to the sides. This is similar to the architecture of traditional Vietnamese pagodas and communal houses. The central door was reserved for nobles, especially members of the royalty. Vignettes on the hail rails are in keeping with the original design. Since its restoration, 38 Hang Dao has been used to house the headquarters of the Management Unit of Hanoi's ancient quarter.

Nearby Sights

  • Co Luong Temple
  • Eastern Gate Pagoda
  • Golden Bell Theatre
  • Huong Tuong Temple
  • Nha Tuong Niem Liet Si
  • Old East Gate
  • Temple of the White Horse
  • Thanh Ha Communal House

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