Weaving through the old streets of the Capital, visitors can easily encounter familiar images associated with the rhythm of old Hanoi life. Flower baskets, seasonal snack packages or traditional gifts are not only a daily activity, but also become a unique experience for visitors.
The interesting point is that in that nostalgic space, many people making a living have flexibly adapted to the modern rhythm of life. On carrying poles or old bicycles, besides familiar products, convenient QR codes for payment have now appeared.
Ms. Pham Thi Sang - who has been attached to selling flowers on the Old Quarter streets for many years, said that after the COVID-19 epidemic, the habit of non-cash payments is becoming increasingly popular. The integration of QR codes makes buying and selling faster and more convenient, while creating a comfortable feeling for tourists when not carrying cash.
In the Hoan Kiem Lake area, the faint scent of green cốm from traditional stalls is still a stopover for many people. Attached to the family cốm making profession, Ms. Nguyen Thi Toan not only preserves the traditional flavor but also proactively updates new payment methods. With just a few code scanning operations, tourists can easily buy packages of cốm without encountering obstacles in small change as before.
According to Ms. Toan, the use of QR codes and transaction notification devices makes the exchange process simple, time-saving, and especially convenient in crowded times.
From the perspective of tourists, this combination of tradition and modernity brings many impressions. Ms. Le Thi Thanh Thao, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, said she was surprised that the familiar images of Hanoi have now been innovated, both retaining their unique features and being in line with modern payment trends.
Not only is it a livelihood activity, these images also contribute to creating a unique color for Hanoi tourism. From simple stalls, the city is showing a gentle transformation: preserving traditional values, while adapting to the trend of digitization, bringing a more convenient experience to tourists.
