Hundred years old train tracks running through the heart of Hanoi\s old town have become an interesting attraction for travellers to Hanoi, especially foreigners. It is located a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake at Tran Pu Street and Phung Hung Street. The special thing that attracts the tourists is the residential area along the two sides of Hanoi Train Track, right next to the railway on the doorstep, which many of them had converted into restaurants and cafes. The street is so narrow, so they must ensure that their vehicles and things are safe whenever the train passes by. The owners of the restaurants will know the timing of the train pass, if you want to know, can check with them. There is a so called policeman, which will prevent you from going into the tracks by yourself, but you are allowed, when you are brought in by the owner to the restaurant for a drink, so before the train comes, you got the freedom to take as many photos as you like.

Getting There - Train street is situated between Le Duan and Kham Tien street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. It takes around 30 minutes to walk from Hoan Kiem lake. I recommend putting Ngo 224 Le Duan, the name of the street, into google maps and letting that guide you. Attractions - The train travels down Ngo 224 Le Duan each day at 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm as it makes its way from Hue to Long Bien railway station. I recommend getting there early but make sure that you are in a safe spot for when the train passes. The train isn’t likely to stop if you are caught in the middle of the track when it passes. Getting a cool photo isn’t worth the chance of death. #hanoi #hanoivietnam #train #vietnam