What is the tourist train connecting the Central heritage between Hue - Da Nang?

The tourist train named "Connecting Central Heritage" connecting Hue - Da Nang has officially started rolling today, March 26.

The tourist train connecting Hue - Da Nang departed from Hue station on the morning of March 26. Photo: NHAT LINH

On March 26, Vietnam Railways Corporation launched a tourist train connecting Hue - Da Nang called "Connecting Central Heritage".

Train number HD1 includes 10 carriages, including 2 community carriages serving Hue cuisine and Hue songs.

Artists perform chamber Hue singing on the ship

The train is equipped with soft, air-conditioned seats, placed next to the windows for tourists to conveniently enjoy the scenery along the railway line considered the most beautiful in Vietnam, connecting Hue - Da Nang.

On this train, a group of Hue chamber music artists performed Nam Binh, Phu Luc, Co Ban… for tourists. This carriage was also decorated by Vietnam Railways in the traditional style of ancient royal courts.

The heritage tourist train connecting Hue - Da Nang rolls on the most beautiful railway in Vietnam through the majestic Hai Van Pass

Next to this carriage is the culinary carriage, with a series of Hue cakes such as banh it, cha lua, nem Hue... and drinks for tourists to freely choose on this heritage journey.

The train departs at 7:30 a.m. from Hue station. During the 3-hour journey, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the sky and clouds as the train passes through Lang Co Bay, Hai Van Pass, Tien Sa Beach, etc.

The train connecting Hue - Da Nang is equipped with soft, air-conditioned seats and arranged close to large windows for passengers to enjoy the scenery.

In particular, the train stopped at Lang Co station, located halfway up Hai Van pass, for 10 minutes, so that visitors could get off the train to take photos and check-in.

Passenger Nguyen Hoa said this was the first time he had traveled on such a special train.

"I hope this train will have more interesting tourist experiences such as experiencing traditional Hue handicrafts," Hoa said.

On the train, visitors can also watch a performance of Hue Ao Dai.

Mr. Dang Si Manh, Chairman of the Board of Members of Vietnam Railway Corporation, said that putting into operation the train "Connecting Central Heritage" is one of the efforts to connect regions and promote tourism of Thua Thien Hue province and Da Nang city.

"This is a new product, continuing the transportation business products combined with tourism services, a unique and interesting segment of experiences, tourism, history, culture, heritage that Vietnam Railways has been implementing," said Mr. Manh.

The train only stops at Lang Co station.

Mr. Nguyen Van Phuong, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province, said that putting the tourist train connecting Hue - Da Nang into operation aims to add an interesting type of tourist transport to exploitation, helping to strengthen the tourism connection between the two localities.

"With this train, we hope that tourists coming to Hue and Da Nang will have an interesting experience on their journey to visit and experience heritage destinations and tourist attractions in the Central region," said Mr. Phuong.

Hue cuisine served on board

Every day, Vietnam Railways Corporation will organize 2 pairs of trains with code HD1/2 and HD3/4 between Hue and Da Nang. In Hue, train HD1 departs from Hue station at 7:45 am and arrives at Da Nang station at 10:35 am; train HD3 departs from Hue station at 2:25 pm and arrives at Da Nang at 5:40 pm. In Da Nang, train HD2 departs from Da Nang station at 7:50 am and arrives at Hue station at 11:05 am; train HD4 departs from Da Nang station at 3:00 pm and arrives at Hue station at 5:45 pm. Notably, during the opening month, Vietnam Railways Corporation will apply a preferential ticket price of 150,000 VND/ticket; monthly ticket price of 900,000 VND/ticket (monthly tickets purchased at stations only) and a 10% - 50% discount for passengers who are policy beneficiaries.

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