Set foot on Thanh Nam land, visitors will be lost in the peaceful old town of Nam Dinh with many specialties of the Southern Red River with the rustic and simple architecture like the people here.
In addition to the rich culinary background, own a unique church architecture dubbed the “European sky on Vietnamese soil”, the land of Thanh Nam has an indelible mark on the heart of visitors to the Old Quarter. A simple and simple Dinh in a nostalgic space in front of many changes in a bustling and vibrant city.
Old town on the land of Thanh Nam
About Nam Dinh ancient town
And if Hanoi owns 36 streets, Thanh Nam land also has more than 40 old streets. Although not ranked as a historical relic, this is also a quite interesting destination for tourists from all four directions to return here to visit and learn about the history and culture of old Vietnam besides national monuments such as : Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoi An Ancient Town, Pho Hien, Dong Van.
Nam Dinh ancient citadel or Thanh Nam ancient town are different names when talking about Nam Dinh ancient town. Moreover, the old town is a collection of small streets adjacent to the old castle. It stretches along the banks of the old Vi Hoang river (Dao river or Nam Dinh river). The two sides of the southern and eastern walls of Nam Dinh citadel during the Nguyen Dynasty were associated with nearly 800 years of development of Thanh Nam land along with the reigns of Ho, Le, Tran, Mac, Tay Son, Nguyen, under the French colonial period.
And surely for those who join Nam Dinh tour and like to discover ancient historical value, in addition to learn about ancient architectural art, they will understand more about the ancient town of Nam. This has become the center of culture and religion of Vietnam since the thirteenth century. In 1262, the Tran dynasty built Thien Truong palace and set the first milestone for Nam Dinh city later. This rich land has been changed with many other names such as Vi Hoang, Thien Truong, Son Nam, Thanh Nam and until now it has been named Nam Dinh.
Old City South City
Discover the beauty of the ancient and present Nam Dinh quarter
Most of the names of old towns in Nam Dinh will be named after the names of the items on sale here. This is quite the same name as other old towns. Before the Cach Mang August 1945, Nam Dinh had 35/38 Hang streets, 4 Ben streets, and 4 Cua streets. The old town previously consisted of more than 40 streets, of which 35 streets started with the word “Hang” such as: Hang Dong, Hang Iron, Hang Giay, Hang Candy, Han Nuong ….
Discover the beauty of the ancient and present Nam Dinh quarter
Most of the old streets today in Nam Dinh do not retain their old names as in the old quarter of Hanoi, no longer sell traditional goods as before. But today, Thanh Nam old town is still subtle with ancient architecture and still remains the most bustling shopping centers in Nam Dinh city. Although born after the Old Quarter of Hanoi in the Ly – Tran dynasties, when referring to the old town of Nam Dinh , people also think that this neighborhood is just as beautiful and bustling as next to the period land. The Old City of South City is the intersection between classical Vietnamese architecture, Chinese architecture and French architecture.
Ancient architecture with pure Vietnamese style
If you have ever been to the ancient city of Thanh Nam, you will definitely imagine a corner of the sun shaded with rice flowers – a plant symbolizing the eagerness and steadfast will of the heroic city people burning in the weather. May along the road Van Mieu, Cua Dong crossroad and Vi Xuyen lake. The present Do Quan Bridge replaces the old Do Quan wharf connecting the Dao river banks, opening up the prosperous development of a spacious and spacious city on both sides of the river.
Ancient architecture with pure Vietnamese style
The streets still retain their old names such as: Hang Tien, Hang Thao, Hang Dong, Hang Cap … still have shadows of old Vietnamese-style houses with old tiled roofs with moss-colored roofs, or wooden doors have faded with time. Finished the ancient architecture is still harmonious rhythm interwoven with modern architecture today. Although there are few ancient Vietnamese-style houses, it is still an extremely valuable foundation of ancient architecture. And that is also a valuable source of materials in the process of researching Vietnamese history and history that many people want to learn. And the remaining old streets are also an inspiration for people who love to explore to find this place.
French style architecture
Outstanding ancient architecture on Nam Dinh Old Quarter , it is necessary to mention Hang Dong quarter – the street has been renovated but still retains the typical French architectural features with curved dome system interwoven with unique patterns. Look nowhere. Through the stains of time, the houses with ancient French architecture have faded, between the bright yellow paint is the appearance of the mossy mold covering the old walls, or The plaques fell down, forming an old imprint of a nostalgic, simple but no less bustling old town.
The houses still retain old French architecture
Streets cuisine
Nam Dinh always attracts tourists by colorful street food at extremely loving prices. And coming to the old town, too, street delicacies are available at super-soft stalls such as Hai Ba Trung Street, Bac Ninh, Ngo Ngang Market, Dien Hong … with dishes like Steamed sticky rice, beef noodle soup, Kenh village roll cake, bun cha, a banh cuon … all have embellished the brilliance, bustle and serenity of the old town here.
Beef noodle soup
Entering the new century, many streets have been extended to merge, renamed with only a few old names such as: Hang Cap, Hang Thao, Hang Dong … However, the general appearance of the old town of Thanh Nam not being changed too much compared to the past when the yellow-painted tiled roof houses still remain. Or there are still families who continue to trade in traditional goods such as: making flags, making corrugated iron, selling Siu Chau confectionery …
And if you have the opportunity to return to the beloved land of Nam Dinh, remember to visit Nam Dinh Old Quarter to be immersed in the pure Vietnamese architecture, or the old French style houses covered in moss.