Tuesday afternoon dove deep into Hanoi's hidden alley culture as Hannah guided Burcu through the secret passageways of Tam Thuong Alley — a tucked-away corner most tourists never find. The walk wove through legendary Ta Hien Street and the lantern-lit corners of Nguyen Huu Huan, where the aroma of egg coffee and grilled pork drifted from every doorway. Burcu fell in love with the contrast between Amsterdam's quiet canals and Hanoi's joyful chaos, calling the afternoon 'a sensory postcard I will never forget'.
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Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Hanoi Old Quarter Tour
'A sensory postcard I will never forget' — Burcu, Amsterdam.
- Guide
- Hannah (Hân)
- Guests
- 1 · Amsterdam
- Route
- Tam Thuong Alley · Ta Hien Street · Nguyen Huu Huan Street
Places named in this record: Ta Hien Street
Included in the May 11 – 17, 2026 weekly report.

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