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Heritage Train Route Connecting Hue & Da Nang

A new train route, dubbed the "Central heritage Connection," has begun service between Hue and Da Nang. This exciting collaboration between the People's Committees of Thua Thien hue Province and Da Nang City, along with Vietnam Railways Corporation, offers tourists a unique way to explore the scenic journey between these two captivating cities.

 

A new train route, dubbed the "Central heritage Connection," has begun service between Hue and Da Nang. This exciting collaboration between the People's Committees of Thua Thien hue Province and Da Nang City, along with Vietnam Railways Corporation, offers tourists a unique way to explore the scenic journey between these two captivating cities.

Boasting five modern, air-conditioned soft-eat coaches and a communal activities carriage, the train has quickly become a hit with travelers. Passengers are treated to both the culinary specialties of Hue and Da Nang and vibrant cultural and artistic performances by local artists. Additionally, VIP lounges at both Da Nang and Hue stations ensure passenger convenience.


The three-hour journey takes passengers through the Hai Van Pass, known as the "most spectacular pass under heaven". From their comfortable seats, travelers can admire a breathtaking natural panorama – the majestic Truong Son Mountain Range on one side and the vast expanse of the sea on the other. With two daily departures from each station, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, tourists can experience both sunrise and sunset over Lang Co Bay, one of the world's most beautiful bays.
 A variety of regional delicacies from the areas the train passes through are prepared in advance to serve to passengers. 
The train runs through Hai Van Pass.

The journey doesn't end at the station. Convenient bike rental systems with QR code scanning are available outside both Da Nang and Hue stations, allowing tourists to easily explore local attractions at their own pace. Thua Thien Hue Province further sweetens the deal with discounted entry to its tourist sites for train ticket holders (valid for one visit per ticket).

Passengers capture beautiful images of the scenery along the train's journey.  

The launch of the "Central Heritage Connection" signifies a major step forward in regional tourism, spearheaded by the People's Committees of Hue and Da Nang. This innovative train service marks the beginning of Vietnam Railways' vision of seamlessly integrating transportation with tourism development. More than just enhancing connectivity between Hue and Da Nang, the route offers a unique and enriching experience for both domestic and international visitors exploring these historically-rich and vibrant cities.

DEPARTURE TIMES FOR THE "CENTRAL HERITAGE
CONNECTION" TRAIN:
From Hue:
- Train HD1 departs Hue Station at 7:45am and
arrives at Da Nang Station at 10:35am.
- Train HD3 departs Hue Station at 2:25pm and
arrives at Da Nang Station at 5:40pm.
From Da Nang:
- Train HD2 departs Da Nang Station at 7:50am
and arrives at Hue Station at 11:05am.
- Train hd4 departs da Nang station at 3:00pm
and arrives at Hue Station at 5:45pm.
The fare is 150,000 dong (6 US dollars), and
monthly tickets are 900,000 dong (36 US dollars).

By Thanh Giang/VNP    Translated by Nguyen Tuoi

 



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