Offbeat track to discover the Hanoi Train Street

The Train Street

The Train Street

This centuries-old railway brings to the heart of Hanoi’s famous new Old Quarter – the Hanoi Railway, for tourists in Hanoi, especially foreigners. Stopping at the café on the train, thinking about public health, even though it can be dangerous, makes many guests want to hear about it.

Unfortunately, as you read this, train street and all the restaurants on board were closed by the local government to keep out tourists. But if you’re there to take a good photo, no problem at all.

It attracts tourists to settlements on both sides of the Hanoi railway, and near the train tracks in front of the door. The road is so short that all residents must ensure the safety of pets, cars and clothing every time the train passes while maintaining daily life on one side of the road. Discover a special train line in Hanoi, you will be amazed by the quiet and frequent experiences of people living near the train; Dive into the busy and vibrant landscape features of Hanoi. Without a doubt, the most interesting work here is photographing the people and places of stay on Hanoi’s famous railway.

You may note that the train is a unique feature loved by tourists traveling to Hanoi: the neighborhood not only has cars, but only allows pedestrians, children, motorbikes and trains. Because of the small space, people study outdoors and on train tracks, such as dry clothes, cooking rice, washing dishes, etc. All work is being done on rails safely. The distance from home to the tracks is only 1m, which makes many people feel fresh when living here.

Located in the bustling heart of Hanoi, Train Street pulls out of ties. Ancient, simple roads like Hanoi are almost rare and everywhere. Visitors from all over the world come to Hanoi’s Train Street to “drink coffee by the road". Therefore, Train Street is designed as a tourist destination to Hanoi for foreign tourists.

Where is Train Street in Hanoi?

The train operates through the center of Hanoi with many routes such as Phung Hung, Dien Bien Phu, Le Duan. Visitors can start by touring the railway from 224 Le Duan Railway, or not. No. 5 Tran Phu Street to Phung Hung Street is crowded and very attractive.

The metro line has attracted the greed of tourists in various social ways, so we encourage tourists in Hanoi to take a hunting trip there . The road, like many streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, is a mix of small, high-speed buildings and narrow roads, which many people work on. If you live in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you can take a train to Phung Hung Street and meet Tran Phu Street. If you take a taxi/bike on a short road between Kham Thien and Le Duan streets, on the same road called Ngo 224 ,Le Duan.

Hanoi Old Quarter

You can visit Train Street at the following addresses:

• Lane 224 Le Duan, Kham Thien, Dong Da, Hanoi 
• 5 Tran Phu Street, Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
• Phung Hung Street

If you miss the right time to see trains come across, then it will be a railway system passing through a small train line.

• Monday-Friday: 7 p.m.; 7:45 p.m.; 8:30 m. 10 I get up
• Weekends: 6 a.m.; 9:00 a.m.; 11:20 p.m.; 3:20 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.; 6p.m; 7 p.m.; 7:45 p.m.; 8 hours and 30 minutes. 9 p.m.; 11 p.m.

This can be solved and there will always be a delay of 15 minutes. Therefore, it is best to arrive at least 30 minutes before the set time to find a good place to see it. We can prepare for tourists to have a coffee ride on our train route. It’s a simple but straightforward experience.

Suggest the best time to explore Hanoi Train Street

Suggest the best time to explore Hanoi Train Street

Visitors excitedly wait for the train to arrive

The bends of the railway line crossing the old town attract many international visitors to visit and experience. Many foreign visitors have started studying at a small section of Tran Phu Street or Phung Hung Street Station to walk and take photos.

During the day, very few trains pass, so that visitors can travel and explore the narrow, hidden corridors to feel the public life here in a sensual way. In the evening, sightseeing activities stop completely to start watching the train street and enjoying food,  drinking water.
Absolutely to start watching the railway and enjoying food and drinks. On the contrary, Train Street has become one of the must-visit destinations when traveling to Hanoi. Visitors will have vivid invisible paintings and find wisdom. Despite being warned about the dangers of traveling and traveling on the tracks, Hanoi’s Train Street still has strong appeal. Visitors from many places still want to come here to hear Hanoi’s interest in a small beef. But be careful to protect yourself, always be careful when visiting for safety purposes!

Interesting activities here

Enjoy coffee and delicious drinks at Hanoi Train Street

Enjoy coffee and delicious drinks at Hanoi Train Street

Unique small shops located along the railway street along the train line, people open small cafes to serve visitors coming here to visit. Some of the most famous shops such as Railway Cafe,Café Ga Dong Duong… Get more customers for them. There are also small barriers and analysis areas and there are seating for tourists to relax and watch the trains come across. Beautiful houses and small cafes located near both sides of the tracks make for a unique sight for visitors. They all have a rail system to allow residents and visitors up to four and you can watch the train move or take extra precautions when crossing the street to ensure safety. The train lines run night and morning, so during the day this is the place to enjoy coffee and other drinks between the tracks. This pleases many visitors. To think that the feeling of drinking coffee inside the train tracks or standing on the train tracks is an enchanted feeling. Visitors love the ancient architectural lines on the railway, where the best pace of human life and Asian culture takes place.

Foreign tourists love the check-in experience on the tracks at HaNoi Train Street

Foreign tourists love the check-in experience on the tracks at HaNoi Train Street

Train Street was published in the British newspaper DailyMail in April 2014. Since then, this area has become a “hot" tourist destination in  Hanoi  .

Hanoi’s metro line remains an attractive destination. The curved subway in Train Street is one of the preferred places to visit not only in Vietnameses but also for foreigners. Even in the hot summer, you can see a few tourists taking pictures here. Now, with the roads closed, many tourists think it would be generous not to keep the street memorable in Vietnam.

On TripAdvisor, Hanoi’s Train Street ranks second among the 107 most impressive attractions in Hanoi. Visitors who come to check the train line day and night have extremely interesting experiences, happily waiting until the train time is right in sight.  If you’ve read about “Two Children" by Thach Lam, there will be unpleasant and interesting feelings as historically children wait for the train to arrive. By looking at the train route, visitors not only experience joy while waiting for the train to pass, but also find themselves at the rhythm of everyone’s life here with joy and wonder.

Notes

Notes

Referring to the memory of Hanoi’s Train Street, it is no longer easy to have the experience of waiting if the train passes by. Up to 10 trains pass through narrow tracks per day. If restaurants remain open, staff will clear tables and ask customers to stay away from the tracks for 15 minutes before the train arrives.

The Hanoi Train Street is considered a dangerous tourist destination. Along the way, you can see many metal bars and warning signs talking about strict rules:

– No crowded gatherings

– Do not take photos, record videos

– Do not walk, stand, sit on the tracks

– Do not display chairs, tables and street vendors on and along the tracks

Although everything today is in the past, the train must have brought back many good memories of visitors to Hanoi, especially foreigners.

If you are ready to plan your trip to Hanoi, add to the list of the city’s most interesting tourist attractions.

Summary

Hanoi’s Tran Phu Street, also known as Saigon Street, is a bustling street located in the heart of the city. It is a perfect place for tourists to experience the vibrant culture and history of Hanoi. The street is lined with a variety of shops, from traditional craft stores to modern boutiques, offering a wide range of products for tourists to choose from. The street is also home to numerous street food stalls, serving up delicious local dishes at affordable prices. The architecture of the buildings along the street is a mix of old and new, reflecting the city’s rich history and rapid modernization. The street is always bustling with activity, from locals going about their daily lives to tourists exploring the city. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, making it a great place to experience the authentic Hanoi lifestyle. Therefore, tourists from abroad should definitely consider exploring and experiencing this street during their visit to Hanoi.

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