Hanoi bans tours on train street

Coffee shops are densely packed on both sides of the railway in the area known as 'train street'. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi - The Hanoi Department of Tourism has requested travel agencies not to organise tours to train street in Cua Nam, Hang Bong and Cua Dong wards.

The department also requires travel agencies to raise awareness among their staff about the risks of traffic accidents in areas where train street cafes operate.

Additionally, relevant authorities need to proactively coordinate to detect, prevent and promptly address violations in accordance with regulations.

Train street, connecting Le Duan, Tran Phu, Cua Dong and Phung Hung streets, is about 2km long and is a popular destination that attracts many tourists for sightseeing and photography, especially on weekends.

The section of train street that stretches about 300m from Tran Phu to Phung Hung is referred to by tourists as the "new train street coffee" and is particularly popular among foreign visitors.

A series of coffee shops located right next to the railway allows visitors to leisurely sip their coffee while watching the trains pass by. This is a key factor that attracts many foreign tourists to the area for the experience.

Previously, the Hoan Kiem district People's Committee had repeatedly requested the enforcement of penalties against businesses operating along the train street coffee area due to recurring violations within the railway safety corridor that had not been fully addressed.

Both locals and tourists not only gather along the railway corridor, but also crowd the train tracks, creating safety hazards.

The decision by the Hanoi Department of Tourism to ban tours to this area is seen as a measure to ensure the safety of tourists, create a safe railway corridor and maintain public order./.