The railway sector has worked to unlock its tourism potential to meet high travel demand during the upcoming holidays. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – While air travel becomes more expensive, the railway sectorhas worked to unlock its tourism potential to meet high travel demand during theupcoming Liberation of the South - National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1)holidays.
According to the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR), it is busy with arranging night trips to Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province ofLam Dong, providing visitors an opportunity to enjoy the splendour ofthe city of the thousands of flowers.
Before the official launch on April 14, free tickets are offered on the trips from April 11 - 13.
The DL11 train will leave Da Lat Station at 18:15 while DL12 departs from TraiMat Station at 19:15, with free artichoke tea and wifi on board. Particularly,a cine dome that screens a railway documentary will be inaugurated at the DaLat Station on April 14, bringing new experiences to visitors.
Earlier, a train route named “Central Heritage Connection” linking Hue city in thecentral province of Thua Thien - Hue and Da Nang city was put into operation at the end of March.
During the about three hours of this train journey, tourists can contemplate themagnificent natural beauty along Hai Van Pass, dubbed “Thien ha de nhathung quan” (the world’s most marvelous wonder) and also among the 10 mostbeautiful drives in the world as selected by renowned US magazine Travel Leisure, with one side being TruongSon Mountain Range and the other the sea before reaching Da Nang, which boastsone of the six most beautiful beaches on the planet.
On the way back, from Da Nang to Hue, they can set foot in the formercapital of Hue, which is home to various heritage sites.
In particular, riding either trips departing Hue for Da Nang or viceversa in the morning or the afternoon, tourists can enjoy the stunning sunriseor sunset scenes on Lang Co, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, andtaste typical local delicacies.
The VNR said although the route was freshlyoperated, it has garner widespread interest from both domestic andinternational visitors.
According to Chairman of the VNR Member Council Dang Sy Manh, the train on this routeconsists of five modern seating carriages and another for community activities,expected to be an impressive mobile check-in place for passengers. The trainwill be equipped with wifi in April.
At Da Nang and Hue Stations, there are VIP waiting rooms and automatic bicyclehire services.
The SE11/SE12 trains have been added to the Hanoi – HCM City route to serve growing travel demand during the summer peak period.
An array of promotional programmes has beenrolled out, including discounts for round-trip fares and tickets for groups of passengers./.
According to the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR), it is busy with arranging night trips to Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province ofLam Dong, providing visitors an opportunity to enjoy the splendour ofthe city of the thousands of flowers.
Before the official launch on April 14, free tickets are offered on the trips from April 11 - 13.
The DL11 train will leave Da Lat Station at 18:15 while DL12 departs from TraiMat Station at 19:15, with free artichoke tea and wifi on board. Particularly,a cine dome that screens a railway documentary will be inaugurated at the DaLat Station on April 14, bringing new experiences to visitors.
Earlier, a train route named “Central Heritage Connection” linking Hue city in thecentral province of Thua Thien - Hue and Da Nang city was put into operation at the end of March.
During the about three hours of this train journey, tourists can contemplate themagnificent natural beauty along Hai Van Pass, dubbed “Thien ha de nhathung quan” (the world’s most marvelous wonder) and also among the 10 mostbeautiful drives in the world as selected by renowned US magazine Travel Leisure, with one side being TruongSon Mountain Range and the other the sea before reaching Da Nang, which boastsone of the six most beautiful beaches on the planet.
On the way back, from Da Nang to Hue, they can set foot in the formercapital of Hue, which is home to various heritage sites.
In particular, riding either trips departing Hue for Da Nang or viceversa in the morning or the afternoon, tourists can enjoy the stunning sunriseor sunset scenes on Lang Co, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, andtaste typical local delicacies.
The VNR said although the route was freshlyoperated, it has garner widespread interest from both domestic andinternational visitors.
According to Chairman of the VNR Member Council Dang Sy Manh, the train on this routeconsists of five modern seating carriages and another for community activities,expected to be an impressive mobile check-in place for passengers. The trainwill be equipped with wifi in April.
At Da Nang and Hue Stations, there are VIP waiting rooms and automatic bicyclehire services.
The SE11/SE12 trains have been added to the Hanoi – HCM City route to serve growing travel demand during the summer peak period.
An array of promotional programmes has beenrolled out, including discounts for round-trip fares and tickets for groups of passengers./.
VNA
