Nhà 48 phố Hàng Ngang

House 48 Hàng Ngang stands in Hà Nội’s Old Quarter, with a narrow façade and a deep interior. Its tube-house layout brings natural light and ventilation through a long, efficient plan. The narrow frontage opens into a sequence of rooms shaped by dense urban life. Traditional Vietnamese details meet French colonial furnishings inside, including lacquer paintings and carved wooden surfaces.

In August 1945, Hồ Chí Minh used these rooms as a temporary residence after returning from Việt Bắc. Here, he drafted Vietnam’s Declaration of Independence. He also worked with the Standing Committee of the Party’s Central Committee, shaping policies and selecting members for the new government. Trịnh Văn Bô owned the house, which now preserves that period through museum displays of artefacts, documents, and photographs.

Behind the busy street, an inner courtyard holds bonsai trees and fragrant plants in a quieter setting. The museum connects these domestic spaces with the political work of revolutionary Hà Nội. Wooden carvings stand beside French furniture indoors.