Hanoi's Train Street

Located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Hanoi's Train Street draws tourists who want to take pictures on the moving railroad tracks and maybe even see a train pass by! This alley is actually a residential neighborhood, and a lot of the people have turned their homes into charming small cafés where you can enjoy traditional egg coffee while watching the train pass by, which comes by a few times throughout the day.

The distance between the train line and the houses in this alley in the center of Hanoi is very small, only about 20 - 30cm. As a result, the alley and its train line have recently gained international fame. However, use caution because the area might become very busy. It's entertaining to observe since you can see how every inch of the area has been utilized as the train passes.

The authorities decided to ban tourism on the street in 2019 and close the cafés in the alley due to safety concerns brought on by tourists behaving irresponsibly and failing to get out of the line of approaching trains. Since then, some cafés along the road have reopened and there has been a change in attitude.

If you're here to take pictures of the trains, be sure to respect the people on the street and the employees of the cafe before the train passes. Although the train schedule is subject to frequent modification, weekends typically offer more opportunity to view passing trains. On a trip with a local guide, discover Hanoi's Train Street and other lanes in Hanoi. They will also assist you in taking pictures!

Address: Alley 224 Le Duan, Kham Thien Hanoi 100000

Phone: 0377 767 362

Opening hours: unknown

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