Hanoi–Thai Nguyen heritage train begins regular service
The six-car train offers cultural activities and tea tastings, with return tickets priced at ₫180,000.
A heritage train linking Hanoi with Thai Nguyen has entered regular service following trial journeys during the 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival, which ran from October 30 to November 7.
The outbound service leaves Hanoi Station at 6:25 am, reaching Luu Xa Station at 8:25 am. Intermediate stops include Long Bien, Dong Anh and Pho Yen. The return train departs Luu Xa at 8:50 am and reaches Hanoi at 10:50 am, enabling Thai Nguyen residents to make day trips to the capital.
Five carriages provide air-conditioned soft seating, while a sixth hosts cultural activities such as Then singing, tea appreciation and tastings of local specialities. Passengers can travel independently in Thai Nguyen or take an organised tour.
Do Trong Hiep, chairman of the Thai Nguyen Tourism Association, said the six trial trips recorded average occupancy of 85 per cent and received favourable visitor feedback.
Trang An Travel director Nguyen Huu Cuong said the company offers three tour packages. Its two one-day options each cost ₫790,000 per person, including return rail tickets, cultural and historical attractions, tea plantations and tea tasting. A two-day package with one overnight stay costs ₫1.85 million per person, with stops including Cau Da Tea Hill, Cua Tu Stream and Nui Coc Lake.
