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Halting trains through central Hanoi could disrupt thousands of daily journeys, rail operator warns

Halting trains through central Hanoi could disrupt thousands of daily journeys, rail operator warns

A proposal to stop passenger trains from running through central Hanoi could affect thousands of travelers each day and undermine both railway operations and the capital's tourism appeal, according to railway authorities and transport experts.
Hanoi proposes ending trains through iconic Train Street

Hanoi proposes ending trains through iconic Train Street

Wartime bombs recovered near Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge

Wartime bombs recovered near Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge

From culture to cuisine: 10 unmissable to-do things while visiting Hanoi

From culture to cuisine: 10 unmissable to-do things while visiting Hanoi

Hanoi, a city where rich history blends seamlessly with vibrant modern life, offers a wealth of activities that showcase its unique culture, stunning landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine.
January 4, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
France grants $763,000 for Long Bien Bridge renovation

France grants $763,000 for Long Bien Bridge renovation

France has granted Hanoi ODA (official development assistance) worth over €700,000 (US$763,595) to study the feasibility of renovating the iconic Long Bien Bridge.
December 17, 2023 | 05:08 pm PT
Hanoi rail bridge to replace French-built Long Bien remains on paper

Hanoi rail bridge to replace French-built Long Bien remains on paper

The Yen Vien-Ngoc Hoi railway line in Hanoi was approved in 2004 with a bridge to replace Long Bien, but construction has yet to start.
June 10, 2022 | 11:00 pm PT
Hanoi launches luxury cruise tour on Red River

Hanoi launches luxury cruise tour on Red River

A new cruise tour on Hanoi's Red River was launched Saturday as part of efforts to diversify the tourist experience post-pandemic.
April 3, 2022 | 10:40 pm PT
Long Bien bridge to get fresh lick of paint

Long Bien bridge to get fresh lick of paint

Hanoi authorities have decided to repaint 123-year-old Long Bien Bridge after sprucing it up 14 years ago.
October 3, 2021 | 07:32 pm PT
Hanoi's historic Long Bien Bridge slowly becoming history

Hanoi's historic Long Bien Bridge slowly becoming history

Despite preservation efforts and regular maintenance, Hanoi is losing the iconic French-built Long Bien Bridge that’s been in use for almost 120 years.
April 4, 2021 | 04:00 am PT
Hey Presto! Rubbish dump disappears, art gallery appears

Hey Presto! Rubbish dump disappears, art gallery appears

A team of local and foreign artists has made short work of transforming a Hanoi dumping ground into an art gallery.
February 25, 2020 | 08:50 pm PT
New heli-ride rotates perspective on Red River

New heli-ride rotates perspective on Red River

A helicopter tour launched by a Vietnamese firm now allows a unique bird’s-eye view of the Red River Delta.
December 11, 2019 | 12:36 am PT
Da Lat man spends 500 hours shrinking iconic Long Bien Bridge

Da Lat man spends 500 hours shrinking iconic Long Bien Bridge

Nguyen Thien Chuong got the idea of making a replica of Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge from a friend, but others told him it was impossible.
November 8, 2019 | 07:00 pm PT
Vietnam’s love affair with centuries-old bridges

Vietnam’s love affair with centuries-old bridges

These five bridges have stood the test of time and witnessed the changes to a country that rose up from bombs and bullets.  
May 25, 2019 | 06:00 pm PT
Long Bien Bridge gets ‘bombed’ again

Long Bien Bridge gets ‘bombed’ again

Vandals insensitive to history and culture are, in their own words, "bombing" an iconic monument in Hanoi.
May 18, 2019 | 07:48 pm PT
Long Bien Bridge: the silent guardian of Hanoi

Long Bien Bridge: the silent guardian of Hanoi

Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Hanoi has Long Bien Bridge.
July 8, 2016 | 06:00 am PT
 
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