Experience Vietnam’s rich history and culture from a local perspective with Thao, a knowledgeable guide who has lived in Hanoi for 42 years. Discover the hidden stories behind Vietnam’s wars and immerse yourself in the local way of life.
Experience Vietnam’s rich history and culture from a local perspective with Thao, a knowledgeable guide who has lived in Hanoi for 42 years. Discover the hidden stories behind Vietnam’s wars and immerse yourself in the local way of life.
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Train Street - Amidst the bustling streets of Hanoi, just 2.5 km from the old quarter, lies a truly unique railroad. The North-South train, traveling at a low speed, passes through the residential area known as “Train Street.”
An informative session will take place in 2.5 hours, featuring:
- A brief visit to the Hatred Monument
- An engaging…
- Train Street - Amidst the bustling streets of Hanoi, just 2.5 km from the old quarter, lies a truly unique railroad. The North-South train, traveling at a low speed, passes through the residential area known as “Train Street.”
An informative session will take place in 2.5 hours, featuring:
- A brief visit to the Hatred Monument
- An engaging story about Vietnam’s history and culture, covering 1,000 years of Chinese colonization, the French colonial period, and the US neo-colonial era, all at Train Street.
- A discussion on whether the Vietnamese harbor resentment towards Americans, French, or Chinese after enduring wartime.
- Insights into the differing lifestyles between northern and southern Vietnam.
- Fascinating tales about Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s esteemed leader.
- A current perspective on Vietnam.
During the session, experience the thrill of the train passing by. Bring your camera along, and feel free to place it right in the middle of the track for an exhilarating experience.

- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Lunch
Picking me as a local experience host will ensure you explore deeper about Vietnam, that helps to make Vietnam a worth visiting destination and start the love for Vietnam. That’s what I wish for when I start this.
I am Thao, a local person, born and grew up here for 46 years. I have met so many travelers, many of you wish to have a deeper understanding…
Picking me as a local experience host will ensure you explore deeper about Vietnam, that helps to make Vietnam a worth visiting destination and start the love for Vietnam. That’s what I wish for when I start this.
I am Thao, a local person, born and grew up here for 46 years. I have met so many travelers, many of you wish to have a deeper understanding of the country they are visiting, especially having an experience with locals or listening stories of a local’s perspective. That’s why I start this experience on TripAdvisor, for any travelers who would like to know more about Hanoi, the local life, culture, history, into the details of the wars Vietnam have been through, why it is said that Vietnam is good at fighting but not so good at …
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.