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26 Incredibly Realistic 3D Renderings of 1930s Hanoi

While there’s little that we love more than photos of old Vietnam, these 3D renderings of 1930s Hanoi are absolutely incredible. 

Created by Hanoi-based, Phuong Dinh Architects back in 2007, these renderings take you back to old Hanoi unlike any photo ever could. 


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It’s easy to imagine oneself in these scenes since many of these buildings still exist due to the city’s strict preservation laws. We doubt the same could be said if a similar set existed for Saigon since it’s lost much of its historic architecture over the past decade.

Head over to REIC.vn for full descriptions and background of each rendering.

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