Sipping tea inside old-style streetcar in Vietnamese capital

This is the first time that visitors have had the chance to explore Vietnamese culture through a vintage streetcar in Hanoi.

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The model comes from the idea of connecting history to the present by trams, when Hanoi once had a tram network featuring five lines, running from 1901 to 1991.

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The image of the steam trains is associated with a bygone era in the capital.

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The model reminds local people of city life in Hanoi in the 1990s.

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The double decker streetcar is equipped with a modern sound and lighting system and features many details of folk culture.

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The first deck displays artifacts, paintings, photos, and documents of Hanoi from the old time. Indeed, many precious Vietnamese tea products are also on showcase.

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After two weeks of operation, the service has received plenty of positive feedback from both domestic and foreign tourists alike.

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The space is expected to help international friends gain a greater understanding about Vietnamese culture.

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Since its inauguration early this year, the Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa food and pedestrian zone has become a new culinary destination in Hanoi. The city hopes to attract more and more tourists with a new cultural space put into operation.

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Visitors are guided to make and sip tea on the vehicle.

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The local administration plans to set up more carriages to introduce other unique Vietnamese dishes and beverage such as coffee, Phở (noodles), and Bánh mỳ (baguette).

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The interior design style offers a nostalgic space.

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The second deck provides a great place for visitors to sample Vietnamese dishes and enjoy fresh atmosphere of autumn in the capital.

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Foreign travelers are interested in discovering the vintage streetcar in the capital.

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Many travelers hope that the next carriages will soon come into operation in order to provide tourists will more interesting places to experience different culinary flavours.