Celebrate history and creativity aboard the Heritage Train

Celebrate history and creativity aboard the Heritage Train

As part of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023, two trains named the "Heritage Journey" will connect the city center to the suburbs of Long Bien and Gia Lam starting from November 17. This will allow visitors to explore three historic stations and iconic local railway heritage sites.

Updated on 15-03-2024
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Heritage Journey between historic stations. Source: Cafebiz
Heritage Journey between historic stations. Source: Cafebiz

Two special trains named Heritage Journey will operate from November 17, connecting three historically significant stations: Hanoi Station, Long Bien Station, and Gia Lam Station. Train LH1 will depart from Long Bien Station at 7:05 PM, while Train LH2 will depart from Gia Lam Station at 10:25 PM. These train journeys offer a rediscovery of Hanoi's rich railway heritage through these three iconic stations.

Artists performing on a heritage wagon. Source: Cafebiz
Artists performing on a heritage wagon. Source: Cafebiz

 

Enchanting performances take place on board the train. Source: Cafebiz
Enchanting performances take place on board the train. Source: Cafebiz

The train consists of three carriages, each featuring a unique design and artistic decor. Artists from various fields perform on board to entertain passengers. For this celebration of Vietnamese heritage, tickets cost 20,000 dong.

Exploring the Interior of the Heritage Journey Train. Source: Cafebiz
Exploring the Interior of the Heritage Journey Train. Source: Cafebiz

 

Built in 1905 by the French to harness railway development, the Gia Lam railway factory is a highlight of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023. The festival also highlights Hang Dau Water Tower, Van Xuan Flower Garden, and Long Bien Station, all witnesses to the city's history.

Gia Lam Station Journey on foot from Gia Lam Station to the Hanoi Creative Design Festival. Source: Cafebiz
Gia Lam Station Journey on foot from Gia Lam Station to the Hanoi Creative Design Festival. Source: Cafebiz

 

From Gia Lam Station, passengers can walk to the Gia Lam railway factory, where the Hanoi Creative Design Festival takes place. This heritage train, chartered specifically for the festival's duration, aims to transport visitors to the site, making it easier for them to explore the rich cultural and technical heritage of Vietnamese railways. Between the retro train ride and festival attractions, tourists can immerse themselves in the country's railroad history.

The train crosses three historically significant stations. Source: Cafebiz

The festival lasts for 10 days, during which visitors can travel from Hanoi Station to Gia Lam Station on trains LH3 and LH5 in the morning, and trains LH4 and LH6 in the afternoon. These trains facilitate access to various festival sites, where visitors can enjoy the cultural and artistic ambiance.

Board Hanoi's heritage trains for a journey through time to discover the rich Vietnamese railway heritage. For 20,000 VND, relive the golden age of Vietnamese railways through this exceptional heritage circuit!

How to Reserve Tickets Online:

  1. Visit lehoithietkesangtao.vn/
  2. Select the "Buy Heritage Train Ticket" tab.
  3. Choose the day you want to depart. The website will automatically redirect to the Vietnamese Railways website.
  4. Select a train with the LH or LP code. Choose the carriage and seat.
  5. Pay (20,000 VND/seat) and receive your tickets.

You can also purchase tickets at one of these three stations: Hanoi, Long Bien, or Gia Lam. For assistance, contact 0912010056.

Source: Le Courrier.

 


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