Must-see railway routes in Vietnam

It's no coincidence that Vietnam's North-South railway was once listed among the Top 10 most beautiful railway routes in the world. These trains evoke a sense of nostalgia, passing through a series of famous tourist destinations from North to South, with scenery stretching along the length of the country.

Try, just once in your life, to travel slowly and take in every scene outside the train window to see just how beautiful Vietnam truly is...

The railway line passes through Hai Van Pass.

Many people who have experienced it confidently say that the North-South railway line passing through Lang Co - Hai Van Pass is the most beautiful railway line in Vietnam! This is because it is a unique route with one side nestled against towering mountains and the other facing the deep blue sea, creating an extremely unique and rare landscape.

You can sit on the train and admire the sea view from Hai Van Pass, along with the lush green forests. In the summer, the hills of wildflowers on both sides of the railway often bloom, creating a vibrant picture.

Trains traveling along the Lang Co - Hai Van Pass railway line usually move at a very slow speed, around 15 km/h, due to the many curves and treacherous terrain. But it is precisely because of this that passengers on board can easily enjoy and admire the natural scenery surrounding the legendary Hai Van Pass.

Many North-South railway lines pass through this route, so you can easily buy train tickets and try the experience. Short trips to Central Vietnam, such as Da Nang, Quang Nam, and Quang Ngai, are ideal for traveling by train and admiring the Hai Van Pass.

Tran Quy Cap railway line in Da Lat

The city of Da Lat always has charming little corners that are breathtakingly beautiful, and the railway track on Tran Quy Cap Street is one such place. It's especially beautiful and romantic when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, their shimmering pink hues captivating. Besides the cherry blossoms, the area is also adorned with the vibrant yellow of many wild sunflowers, a characteristic flower of this misty land.

It is precisely because of the cherry blossom season that many corners of this railway line evoke the romantic atmosphere of Japan's cherry blossom season. The train journeys amidst this beautiful and peaceful natural scenery offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

It is precisely because of this stunning scenery that many people come here to take amazing check-in photos of Da Lat. To get beautiful photos, photographers need to wait for the train to arrive at Trai Mat station according to schedule, and the time to take the picture is only a few seconds. Therefore, to admire these beautiful images, you sometimes need a little luck.

The train passes through the dragon fruit orchard in Binh Thuan.

Around the world, there are many famous train journeys, such as the train through tulip gardens in the Netherlands, the train through vibrant yellow flowers in Japan, or the train through bluebell gardens in England... And Vietnam also has such special train journeys, namely the train through the vibrant red dragon fruit orchards in Binh Thuan.

It's easy to have the opportunity to experience such a special train journey, especially when you depart from Saigon. After upgrades and increased speed, Vietnam Railways has launched the Saigon - Binh Thuan route in just 4 hours. And on this route, you will have the chance to travel through lush green dragon fruit orchards - the pride of Binh Thuan.

In addition, you'll get to admire the sparkling blue sea under the sun and enjoy the summer at Phan Thiet beach. Gather your friends and experience this amazing "garden cruise" trip right away!

Muong Hoa mountain railway in Sa Pa

The Muong Hoa mountain railway is also one of the most beautiful railway routes in Vietnam. It also holds the record for "the longest mountain railway in Vietnam".

Spanning approximately 2 km, this railway line starts from the MGallery Hotel in Sa Pa town and ends at the Fansipan cable car station. Sitting on this train, tourists in Sa Pa can admire the panoramic view of the Muong Hoa valley and see villages hidden in the mist.

During this season, the special railway line also passes through a hill of purple flowers called verbena, stretching for kilometers near Fansipan station. The flower hill covers an area of ​​approximately 15,000 square meters.²This train ride is like a strip of purple cloud stretching across the clear blue sky of Sa Pa. It's also a "famous" train that many young people check in on social media when visiting this land high above the sky.

The above is just one of many beautiful railway routes in Vietnam. There are many more routes where trains roll along the length of the country, and with each turn of the train, the shape of the country unfolds before everyone's eyes—magnificent, vast, and resplendent with its tapestry of colors...

My Tong