Hanoi - Hue - Danang - Saigon-Train travel in Vietnam

Why trains are the best way to get around Vietnam...?

 

 You'd be crazy not to.  Vietnam's air-conditioned trains are safe, comfortable & inexpensive, the ideal way for independent travellers to get around and see Vietnam at ground level.  The train journeys are an experience in themselves, and become an integral part of your visit to Vietnam.  You might even meet some Vietnamese people.  Inexperienced travellers often mistakenly think they'll save time by using internal flights - in fact, an overnight train ride from Hanoi to Hue or Hanoi to Danang  is not only far more of an experience (and cheaper) than a flight, the train actually saves time compared to flying, because the train leaves Hanoi city centre in the evening and arrives in Hué city centre next morning.  Flying takes 4 or 5 hours out of your sightseeing day in getting to a remote airport, checking in, taking the flight itself, collecting your bags and getting back into the city centre.  And the sleeper trains saves a hotel bill, too.  And what's the rush anyway? 

Hanoi - Hue - Danang - Saigon

The North - South 'Reunification' Main Line...

Over the last decade the Hanoi-Saigon train service has been steadily improving and a whole range of daily air-conditioned trains now link Hanoi, Hue, Danang, Nha Trang & Ho Chi Minh Here are the principal trains, all running daily. There are additional trains at peak times, such as the Tet holiday period.

 The view from the train...

You'll see some amazing scenery from the train between Hanoi and Saigon. Easily the best section is between Hue and Danang over the Hai Van Pass, where the train runs along the coast past bays and islands and through the hills. The train travels at low speed up the fierce gradients, with an assisting locomotive at the rear and people sitting on the roof!

Hanoi to Danang one way by Tourist train

Hanoi to Da Nang one way by Tourist train :

Since 01 April 2011 Vietnam Railways will open tourist class trains from Hanoi to Da Nang. Each Tourist cabin consists of 04 berths.  This type of cabin will be suitable for leisure travelers.  Passengers will stay one night on the train with friendly and attentive staff who will provide support to passengers.  This train will stop at stations : Nam Dinh - Ninh Binh - Thanh Hoa - Vinh - Dong Hoi - Dong Ha - Hue before final stop at Da Nang Railway station at 07h50' the next day. With the purpose to give travelers good quality transportation service by train in Vietnam. This train will serve mostly local and international Tourist at a fixed departure and arrival time 

Price per ticket included ticket net price, our handling & delivery fees and our service charge.

Hanoi Railway station address: 120 Le Duan - Dong Da - Hanoi.

Train mark	SE19
Departure time	14h30'
Arrival time	07h50' next day
Duration on train	18h20'
Please be at your departure station at least 20' prior to departure time

Hanoi to Da Nang tour in Vietnam

A fascinating journey exploring Northern and Central Vietnam – areas particularly rich in World Heritage Sites: dramatic Halong Bay, fabulous former imperial capital of Hue, the charming old port town of Hoi An and the ancient ruined city of My Son, but as usual we’ll explore some of the lesser known highlights such as the picturesque Pu Luong National Park, the ethnic Tai village of Mai Chau and the spectacular caves of Trang An. A stay on a secluded, unspoilt island in the South China Sea is also available should you wish to extend your tour. Cheap vietnam flight from Hanoi to DaNang include:

Highlights inlclude:

- Hanoi
- Royal tombs of Hue
- World Heritage Hoi An
- DMZ tour
- Pu Luong National Park
- Ruined city of My Son
- Extension to Whale Island
- Snorkelling in the South China Sea
- Halong Bay
- Trang An Caves
Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Depart London
Day 2: Hanoi. Morning arrival in Hanoi, check-in to a downtown hotel and afternoon free to relax or explore the area before an evening trip to see the City’s unique water-puppet show.
Day 3: Hanoi. Day tour of this beautiful old city with its French colonial architecture: lakes, parks and temples and a stroll through the bustling backstreets of the old quarter.
Day 4: Halong Bay. Explore the incredible scenery of World Heritage Halong Bay by boat on a day cruise through the dramatic limestone scenery. Evening return to Hanoi.
Day 5: Remote Pu Luong National Park. Leaving the capital we’ll head into the scenic mountainous region of Hoa Binh Province where we’ll continue along forest trails by 4WD to Pu Luong – one of Vietnam’s remotest and most spectacular national parks. Afternoon jungle hike to discover the regions amazing flora and fauna and overnight in the ethnic White Tai village of Mai Chau.
Day 6: Halong of the Rice Fields. Scenic drive through the lush paddy fields and jagged limestone escarpments of this region, sometimes known as the ‘Halong of the rice fields’, to the remarkable cave system of the Trang An Grottoes. Rowing boats will take us through the labyrinth of caves, tunnels and emerald streams for a fascinating visit before continuing to Ninh Binh Town to board the night sleeper train.
Day 7: DMZ and Hue. Morning arrival at Dong Ha and a chance to discover the country’s more recent history with a day trip to the infamous DMZ, (demilitarized zone), to visit some of the key sites of the Vietnam War, including the Vietcong tunnels at Vinh Moc, Hien Luong Bridge on the 17th parallel, which marked the border between former South and North Vietnam, and Khe Sanh Combat Base – scene of some of the most intense fighting of the war. Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue. Time to check out the numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites of this historic city and former imperial capital: morning cruise by ‘dragon boat’ along the Perfume River to visit some of the majestic tombs of the former emperors and afternoon walk around the ancient Citadel.
Day 9: Hoi An. Short, scenic drive to nearby Hoi An Town with stop-offs on the way at mountainous Bach Ma National Park and the beautiful and spectacular beach at Lang Co.
Day 10: Hoi An. Well-preserved and charming, World Heritage site Hoi An was one of SE Asia’s most important ports during the 17th – 19th centuries. A half-day tour of the old town and waterfront area and a free afternoon to discover the picturesque old streets at your leisure or bicycle down to the nearby beach for a dip or massage.
Day 11: My Son. Morning relaxing or a visit to the bustling silk market with an afternoon trip to the atmospheric ruined temples of ancient My Son City – Vietnam’s most important site of the former Cham Empire. The city was occupied from the 4th to 13th centuries before succumbing to its powerful Khmer and Vietnamese neighbours.
Day 12: Danang Time to explore some of the sites of the Danang region with a visit to the famous China Beach, Marble Mountain and the fascinating Cham Museum before an evening departure for London, via Saigon..
Day 13 Optional extensions (at extra cost) include:3 days to relax at a beach resort on unspoilt Whale Island.
Day 13: Arrival in London

Hanoi to Danang-Vietnam to have second budget carrier

Private airline VietJet Air said it would operate as a low-cost carrier with its first commercial flight next month.

The airliner will offer services between Ho Chi Minh City- Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang, and Hanoi-Danang in its initial stage of operation.

It will become the second budget carrier in Vietnam, besides Jetstar Pacific.

VietJet Air will also be the second private airline to offer domestic services besides Air Mekong, and the fifth to offer civil flights in Vietnam together with Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Air Mekong and Vietnam Air Service Co.

Earlier the carrier was expected to join hands with Malaysian-based low-cost airline in a joint venture to set up the budget carrier VietJet AirAsia, but the two parties failed to reach an agreement two months ago.

Vo Huy Cuong, head of the aviation department of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), said VietJet Air had leased three Airbus A320 aircrafts from a foreign airline and the first of them was expected to arrive in Vietnam this month.

He was quoted by the Saigon Times Online as saying that the airline was licensed to bring the aircrafts to Vietnam before getting the air operator's certificate from CAAV.

Hanoi to Danang-the Danang Sea

The Danang Sea.

Danang is Vietnam's third largest city, and is located on the South China Sea coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Hanoi to Danang-Ho Chi Minh to Danang).

The city itself has neither the atmosphere of Hanoi nor the hustle-bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, but has its share of sights, and is close to the charms of Hoi An and the imperial capital of Hue.

The regions surrounding Da Nang (My Son, Quang Nam) was founded by the Cham practicing Hindus most possibly 3000 years ago, serving as the capital city and centre of the Hindu Champa Dynasty. Vietnamese invasion into the region in the 17th century significantly halted Cham development and during the Vietnam War, vast monuments and buildings were bombed. Given Danang was the first point of colonial invasion, many vestiges of French architecture are present in the historic buildings. The city has grown rapidly in recent years, and has a 2008 population estimated at 900,000. Until recently, this growth was mostly outward and infill, but now there are high-rises going up. There are many remnants of the "American War" leftover in Da Nang. Each bridge has a different builder, whether they be French, American, or Vietnamese. On the way to the popular tourist spot; China Beach, the ruins of a military base remain in the form of helicopter hangars, although these are now more easily spotted at the airport, which serves both civil and military flights.

The city is often overlooked by tourists but is one of the most friendly to backpackers in all of Vietnam. China Beach, a former R&R destination for American G.I.'s, is now home to a small community of guest house owners, marble statue shops, and other various trades. Some of the most beautiful and isolated beaches in Vietnam are found here, among some of the friendliest people. This is a must stop for the budget traveller.

Until relatively recently, Da Nang was somewhat hostile to foreigners, a consequence of the attitudes of those who then controlled the provincial government. In the early 90s, however, this changed, and since the late 90s the provincial [actually autonomous city] government has been enthusiastically pursuing foreign investment and developing infrastructure. Da Nang has some of the best roads in the country -- the coast road is at least four lanes from northern provincial boundary to southern provincial boundary. Compared to either Hanoi or HCMC, traffic in Da Nang is always relatively light, although huge trucks blare along every now and again and there are brief 'rush hours.' Development is visible and rapid; the city has expanded tremendously in the last ten years, and several multi-story buildings as well as more beach resorts are under construction, and there are now at least three large supermarkets as well as a Metro wholesaler. This also involves redevelopment of areas near the city beaches across the river, with whole blocks of old housing being razed and new roads installed and luxurious villas constructed.

The downside to the very laid back, less serious and frenetic, aspect of Da Nang is that even locals frequently complain that there is nothing to do except drink, which they do a lot. This is not really true -- there is a zoo, a soccer stadium, many tennis courts and pool halls, several large modern discos/night clubs, etc., and of course the beaches and Son Tra peninsula. However, it is also true that coffee and beer drinking are the most common leisure activities of most local residents.

The hottest months of the year are June, July, and August, when the temperature can get to as high as 40 degrees Celsius, and it is generally very dry. There are usually tropical storms in October and November.

Hanoi to Danang-Beautiful city on the river, the sea

I love to cheap vietnam flight from Hanoi to Danang so that i'll say about Danang- the love sight, Fetival. 
Mentioning Danang, tourists can imagine that it's a beautiful city on the Han River, the East Coast with unparalleled charm in the urban sea ...
Some nicest place  in Danang:

Danang sight in the night 

 

Hanoi to Danang tour-Dream streams 

 

Hanoi to Danang- fireworks Festival

Ba na Hill

Danang-fireworks Festival.

 

Hanoi to Danang-Danang sea

 Blessed to Da Nang is located between the adjacent three world cultural heritage: Hue, Hoi An and My Son, the position has highlighted the role of Da Nang city in area, where the reception service, transit customers. Not only is the focus of 03 world heritages, Danang City has many beautiful landscapes that tourists can hardly forget that after visiting this city.
Hai Van pass to Da Nang with steep and dangerous, was dubbed the 'galactic hero of the First'. There is Son Tra Peninsula is the ideal place for tourists. Son Tra under a Rock Stream, Bai But, Bai Rang, Bai Bac, Bai Nom ... guests feel immersed in the exciting splendor of sunrise and sunset of a quietly charming mountains. There are eco-resort Ba Na - Mo Stream widely as Dalat, Sapa of Central Vietnam. There is the legendary Marble Mountains' Nam Thien wins list.
Talking to Da Nang not mention Han River and Han River bridge - the bridge turn first in Vietnam - the pride of the city. Han River Bridge is a symbol of new life, the aspiration to go to the city was built by the contributions of all people. It seems that all poetic beauty of the Han River only reveal a fine in the Han River bridge space windy and cool. Han River Bridge is not only more convenient for transportation, tourism, stimulate economic potential of a large area in the eastern city but also a cultural imprint of the Da Nang today sent the eternal children tomorrow.
Sea is also a source of endless inspiration that tourism Danang is. Besides the beaches clean and beautiful stretches port of Da Nang is one of the hottest tickets port in Vietnam today.
Da Nang city on the Han River, a coastal city and the charming hospitality of the city people have made this place became a frequent destination of tourists in the country.