Food and music always evoke clear memories hidden deep in my heart. Wendy, who grew up in Pingtung City, has an impressive delicacy, which is the meat soup and rice noodle soup with my dad beside the Pingtung Railway. On the last day before returning to Taiwan by Vietnam Airlines, I finally had time to visit the Hanoi Railway Station in the city and walk along the railway line, which magically evokes this memory. For tourists, it is history and nostalgia. , But everyone who really comes here may be able to evoke some kind of unique memories of their own!
A brief introduction to Hanoi train routes and booking
The territory of Vietnam is long and narrow. The train routes are quite simple and the frequency is few. There are three main types of routes: North-South Railway, Hanoi Railways, and Saigon Railways connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. ).Among them, five train routes depart from Hanoi Railway Station, which can reach almost all parts of Vietnam. You can even take the train to Dong Dang and then transfer to the Chinese train route all the way to Beijing, but you have to change stations and transfer.
Although there are few train routes in Vietnam, there are many Internet channels for purchasing train tickets online. Many online ticketing services can be used to book and pay online. The official website of the Vietnam Railway Administration also provides online ticketing services, but the user interface is not friendly enough. The level of education is not thorough. If you find it difficult to book tickets, you can switch to other booking websites.The train carriage connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh offers air-conditioning and sleeper options. The highest-priced four-person sleeper costs about US$90 per one-way ticket. There is a chance to experience sleeper railway travel, but the journey is up to 14 hours, haha!
- VNR, Vietnam Railways (official website):http://www.dsvn.vn/
- 12go.asia (Simplified Chinese and English):https://12go.asia/cn
- Baolau (English):https://www.baolau.com/
- Vietnam Train:https://vietnam-railway.com/
▲ There are five train routes departing from Hanoi Railway Station, which can directly reach cities all over Vietnam.
▲ There are very few trains, and one page of the schedule can list them all.
Hanoi Railway Station Tour
The Hanoi Railway Station was built in the French-Vietnamese period in the early 19th century. The station was rebuilt after the US military bombing in 1972 and evolved into the current station style. The center of the station body is a modern architectural style, and some French architectural styles are retained on both sides, which is quite interesting. , But it is also a historical record.Because there are not many trains, when we visited the station, the waiting hall on the right was empty, but there were many people buying tickets at the ticket counter on the left, and there was a fresh food supermarket next to it. Visitors can take the train and take a look. Historic station building.
▲ After the baptism of war bombing, the appearance of Hanoi Railway Station presents a scene of fusion of old and new.
▲ The floor plan of Hanoi Railway Station, with the waiting hall on the right and the ticket counter and fresh food supermarket on the left.
Disperse route along the train tracks
Hanoi Railway Station and the railway along the line are the boundary between Hoan Kiem County and Ba Dinh County. To the east of the railway is the Old City of Hanoi, which is famous for Hoan Kiem Lake and the XNUMXth Ancient Street. To the west, government offices and embassies gather. Batin County.Walking north from Hanoi Railway Station along the railway tracks, you can see the daily life of the residents of Hanoi beside the railway along the road. You can walk to the XNUMX Ancient Street, Hoan Kiem Lake and other scenic spots along the way. If the weather is acceptable, you can It is said to be a pretty good walking sightseeing route, and the reverse route from XNUMX Ancient Street to Hanoi Railway Station is also feasible.
The three of us did not stop at the Hanoi Railway Station. We turned left and went for a walk along the railway track. We passed five roads and the railway intersection along the way. We were a little worried that if the train passed by, it might be dangerous, but along the way Looking at the calm-looking activities of the residents beside the railway, I just saw that the train frequency is so scarce, and I know that there is no need to worry, and it is also reminiscent of Thailand’s interesting Maeklong Railway Market. In fact, if you look closely, you can see the train level. There are fences and lights at the intersection, but unfortunately there is no chance to see the train passing by.
▲ The recommended walking route along the railway track is about 700 meters long, which can connect Hanoi Railway Station to the two scenic spots of XNUMX Ancient Street and Hoan Kiem Lake.
▲ The entrance to the railway exiting Hanoi Railway Station is right in front, and the gate is quite elegantly designed.
▲ In the distance is the platform of the railway station and the switching rails, and on both sides are the doors that can be opened and closed, which is very different from the traditional design of modern stations.
▲ It is recommended to start sightseeing along the railroad tracks from here.
▲ In the center of the photo is the signal light of the train level crossing.
▲ There are iron fences with sliding wheels on both sides of the railroad tracks. Unfortunately, I didn't see the scene of the train passing by.
▲ Homes and shops are on both sides of the railroad tracks, and there are really many residents who shuttle back and forth!
▲ Suppose that when the train is passing, the indicator frame can be rotated, and the fence can be pushed out of the road along the way to block people and vehicles from passing by.
▲ The barber shop next to the railroad tracks is quite nostalgic, but the sign is the endorsement of Hallyu stars!
▲ The local residents sitting in the middle of the railroad tracks enjoying the cool, seeing this scene made us feel more at ease.
▲ The chef who is cooking in the cauldron at the back door, the front door should be the restaurant.
▲ After passing five level crossings, we will finally arrive at the old town of Thirty-Sixth Ancient Street.
▲ It coincides with Vietnam's National Day, and every household hung up national flags to celebrate!
▲ The restaurant next to the railway recalls Wendy's childhood food memories.
▲ This is a popular attraction for many European and American tourists.
▲ A local resident is walking up the stairs.After walking off the track from here, you will see the Thirty-Six Ancient Street area in front of you.
▲ A row of residential houses built along the rails is in front of them.
▲ After walking the rich and charming railway, continue to walk to visit the old town!
Conclusion
For tourists visiting Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake and XNUMX Ancient Street are must-see sightseeing spots. However, the Hanoi Railway Line along the edge of the old city area is also a walking route worth taking. The city along the railway line may not be enough. Refreshing and clean, the daily life of residents is much larger than sightseeing. The strong traditional railway style creates a nostalgic atmosphere. Everyone who comes here may be able to evoke their own unique beautiful memories. This is also what many European and American tourists like to visit The reason for it.
◎ Hanoi Railway Station. Ga Hà Nội
– Address: 120 Lê Duẩn, Cửa Nam, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
– Tel: +84 4 3822 1724
– Official website: http://www.gahanoi.com.vn/
