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 The Old Quarter used to be a fortified part of the Emperor's Citadel and was inhabited by artisans from all over the Red River Delta. With its patchwork of narrow tree-shaded streets, the legacy of the guide, the Old Quarter can be quite a daunting maze. However, due to the recent flourishing of the tourism industry in this area, hotels, restaurants and cafés are springing up right and left. But the Old Quarter has managed to maintain a fine balance between tradition and modernization: the new hotels and tourist cafes could not crowd out the many temples that adorn these streets, the homey coffeehouses and bars, and the many streets eateries. All in all, the Hanoi Old Quarter is probably the best area in which to stay, eat, and shop, and it also provides a good base from which to unfold your Hanoi tours.
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