![Vietnam: Pho Hang Bac or Silver Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi, 1920. Most street names in Hanoi's Old Quarter begin 'Hang', meaning 'shop' or 'merchant'. 'Bac' means 'silver'. This street dates back to Vietnam: Pho Hang Bac or Silver Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi, 1920. Most street names in Hanoi's Old Quarter begin 'Hang', meaning 'shop' or 'merchant'. 'Bac' means 'silver'. This street dates back to](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2B00YN2/vietnam-pho-hang-bac-or-silver-street-old-quarter-hanoi-1920-most-street-names-in-hanois-old-quarter-begin-hang-meaning-shop-or-merchant-bac-means-silver-this-street-dates-back-to-the-13th-century-but-it-was-during-the-reign-of-le-thanh-tong-1469-97-that-silversmiths-and-goldsmiths-set-up-shop-here-in-the-18th-century-moneychangers-and-jewelry-makers-moved-in-during-french-rule-it-was-called-exchange-street-2B00YN2.jpg)
Vietnam: Pho Hang Bac or Silver Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi, 1920. Most street names in Hanoi's Old Quarter begin 'Hang', meaning 'shop' or 'merchant'. 'Bac' means 'silver'. This street dates back to
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Hang Bac street - birthplace of Hanoi's silver jewellery | Culture - Sports | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
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