Highlights
- Savor traditional Hanoi delicacies served directly to your seat
- Admire the meticulously designed carriages of the boutique train
- Watch the urban landscape dissolve into open skies and green banks
- Participate in a solemn incense-offering ritual at Do Temple
- Enjoy a hands-on workshop making Dong Ho folk woodblock prints
Description
Meeting point: Gate 1C, North lobby of Hanoi Railway Station at 120 Le Duan Street.
Name: Hà Nội 5 Cửa Ô (The Hanoi Train)
Route: Hà Nội Station → Gia Lâm → Yên Viên → Từ Sơn (Bắc Ninh) → Hà Nội Station
Train Cars: 10 total, including 5 themed passenger cars named after historic gates of Hanoi: Ô Cầu Dền, Ô Quan Chưởng, Ô Cầu Giấy, Ô Chợ Dừa, Ô Đống Mác
Design: Two-story, air-conditioned carriages with panoramic windows, luxurious interiors, and dedicated check-in zones.
Meet your ticket inspector at the Hanoi Railway Station and step into the historic station, a living monument that has witnessed the city's transformation for over a century. Board the boutique train and admire the meticulously designed carriages—each treated as a unique, masterpiece of art rather than a standard train car.
The train slowly rolls through the world-famous Hanoi Train Street. Watch the local houses brush past your window at arm's length while being immersed in traditional onboard cultural art spaces. At the same time, satisfy your tastebuds with 'Thức quà Hà Nội'—curated traditional Hanoi delicacies served directly to your seat.
Cross the iconic Red River via Long Bien, Gia Lam, and Yen Vien stations. Watch the urban landscape dissolve into open skies and green banks from your window.
The train halts at the nostalgic Tu Son Station (Bac Ninh). Disembark and transition into a comfortable private shuttle heading to the sacred grounds of Do Temple.
Enter Do Temple, a Special National Heritage site honoring the 8 great Emperors of the Ly Dynasty. Your journey goes beyond sightseeing. Participate in a solemn incense-offering ritual. Sit by the lakeside pavilion to hear the hauntingly beautiful, UNESCO-recognized Quan Ho folksongs performed live by local artists. Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on workshop making Dong Ho folk woodblock prints. Taste local culinary staples, including the symbolic Bánh Phu Thê (Husband and Wife cake).
Shuttle back to Tu Son Station to catch your return rail to the capital. The train makes a special stop at Long Bien Railway Station—a historic French-colonial witness to history spanning over a century. Step out for an exclusive photo-session with the boutique train against the backdrop of the iconic iron bridge, captured during the beautiful morning glow (or soft afternoon golden hour).
Arrive back at Hanoi Railway Station, concluding your loop through time and culture.
Includes
Train Ticket
Live Instructors
Boutique train ride through Hanoi Train Street
Traditional Hanoi delicacies served onboard
Crossing the Red River via Long Bien, Gia Lam, and Yen Vien stations
Visit to Do Temple
Incense-offering ritual
Live Quan Ho folksongs performance
Dong Ho folk woodblock print workshop (extra fee, optional)
Tasting of local culinary staples including Bánh Phu Thê
Photography stop at Long Bien Railway Station
Excludes
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Surcharge on Vietnam Public Holidays
Live Tour Guide
Important Information
- Meeting point is at Gate 1C - North Lobby - Hanoi Railway Station
The train ride includes cultural art spaces and traditional delicacies
The activity includes a visit to a Special National Heritage site
Photography stop at Long Bien Railway Station is during the morning glow or afternoon golden hour
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This is a train experience with instructors along the way.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
