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Hanoi Train Street cafés return to routine days after crackdown

Hanoi Train Street cafés return to routine days after crackdown

Cafés along Hanoi Train Street at the Kham Thiem–Le Duan section resumed placing tables beside the active railway tracks last weekend, attracting large crowds of tourists just days after authorities cleared the area.
Tourists flock to Hanoi's Train Street days after crash

Tourists flock to Hanoi's Train Street days after crash

Hanoi Train Street left desolate as foreign tourists ask for better security following crash

Hanoi Train Street left desolate as foreign tourists ask for better security following crash

The high cost of not closing Hanoi's Train Street

The high cost of not closing Hanoi's Train Street

The cafes along Hanoi's Train Street bring both excitement and significant economic benefits, but the question arises: is it time to completely clear the area to ensure visitor safety, or will we ultimately pay a heavy price?
October 8, 2025 | 11:35 pm PT
Train crashes into tables and chairs on Hanoi Train Street

Train crashes into tables and chairs on Hanoi Train Street

Hanoi authorities have launched an investigation after a video showed a train passing by cafes on Hanoi Train Street, crashing into tables and chairs and causing panic among customers.
October 8, 2025 | 01:14 am PT
Driving foreign tourists away from Hanoi's Train Street is 'offensive'

Driving foreign tourists away from Hanoi's Train Street is 'offensive'

Shooing away foreign tourists from Hanoi's Train Street is "very offensive" and what is needed is more effective management like in Thailand or Sri Lanka, according to tourism insiders.
June 18, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Foreign tourist taking photos on Hanoi's Train Street has brush with death

Foreign tourist taking photos on Hanoi's Train Street has brush with death

Hanoi authorities are investigating after a viral video showed a foreign tourist narrowly escaping serious injury while filming a train on the popular Train Street in the old quarter.
June 16, 2025 | 12:14 am PT
Brazilian-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son explores Hanoi Train Street, enjoys bun cha

Brazilian-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son explores Hanoi Train Street, enjoys bun cha

Nguyen Xuan Son, the Brazilian-born striker formerly known as Rafaelson Fernandes, and his wife Marcele Seippel visited Hanoi's iconic Train Street on Monday and enjoyed Vietnamese rice noodles with grilled pork bun cha.
April 28, 2025 | 10:51 pm PT
Hanoi's popular Train Street left empty as police keep tourists away

Hanoi's popular Train Street left empty as police keep tourists away

Coffee shops inside Hanoi's Train Street wear deserted look following an inspection by authorities on Monday to ensure safety of tourists.
March 24, 2025 | 10:08 pm PT
Hundreds of tourists forced to leave Hanoi's Train Street over safety concerns

Hundreds of tourists forced to leave Hanoi's Train Street over safety concerns

Police in Hanoi conducted a surprise inspection on Monday, forcing hundreds of tourists, including foreigners, to leave the popular Train Street due to safety concerns.
March 24, 2025 | 06:37 pm PT
Hanoi bans tours on Train Street

Hanoi bans tours on Train Street

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has requested travel agencies not to organize tours to the popular Train Street amid growing safety concerns.
March 9, 2025 | 06:46 pm PT
Foreign tourists berated, shooed away for not ordering drinks on Hanoi Train Street

Foreign tourists berated, shooed away for not ordering drinks on Hanoi Train Street

A coffee shop owner on Hanoi’s Train Street repeatedly yelled at and chased away five foreign tourists who stood watching an approaching train without ordering anything from her.
February 14, 2025 | 08:38 pm PT
The rare, unmissable experience that is Hanoi Train Street

The rare, unmissable experience that is Hanoi Train Street

Train Street, hidden inside Hanoi’s old quarter, has quickly become a global phenomenon. Here trains rumble through a tiny alley, brushing past homes and cafes, and offering a glimpse into the capital city's unique charm.
December 22, 2024 | 04:45 am PT
Why Hanoi's Train Street still attracts foreigners despite ban

Why Hanoi's Train Street still attracts foreigners despite ban

Foreign tourists are drawn to new and adventurous experiences, and that is why Hanoi's Train Street remains so popular despite a ban, which should be lifted, insiders say.
November 30, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Foreign tourists flock to Hanoi's Train Street despite ban

Foreign tourists flock to Hanoi's Train Street despite ban

Although Hanoi authorities have set up barriers and prohibited visitors from accessing the famous Train Street due to safety concerns, many foreign tourists continue to flock to the area to capture images of the passing trains.
November 26, 2024 | 01:30 am PT
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