Trompe-l'œil Murals of Hanoi
Life-sized painted illusions let pedestrians blend in with the street art.

📜 Joint street art project between Vietnam and Korea, covering blank walls between stone railway arches.
🔍 Many murals are trompe-l'œil optical illusions.

Why Go

✨ Whimsical murals with optical illusions
🎨 Blurs lines between painting and reality
📸 Interactive photo opportunities, blending with artwork
🤫 Relatively undiscovered by western tourists

Tips

📍 Murals begin at 27 Phùng Hưng, Hàng Mã, Hoàn Kiếm and extend northward.
☕ Check out the tea shop across the street for a view from the second floor.
🗣️ Plaques next to each piece provide detailed explanations in Vietnamese and English.

Last updated 6 days ago

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