Means of transport available in Hanoi

Introduction
After a long time, we have gained a lot of experience for doing report
assignments. Especially, we find that it’s very useful. Assignment 4B with
“Means of transport available in Hanoi“ topic is interesting. It aims at helping
studens gain more knowledge in tourism field as well as improve our team
working spirit. We don’t have difficulty in working in group.
There are 3 members in our group :
Dinh Thi Hang
Doan Thi Huong
Le Thi Thu Huyen
Each member was responsible for one part.
Our report assignment includes 3 main part
I. Introdution :
It supplies background information about the assignment, means of transport in
Hanoi as well as from Hanoi to Sapa by bus, by train, by motorbike…
II. Body :
It shows some typical features of Sapa, the history and development of history of
train, buses to go to Sapa from Hanoi. Beside it, some special characteries,
advice for passengers….etc
III. Conclusion :
It is an evaluation of the transportation system in Hanoi as well as from Hanoi to
Sapa.
As you know, Hanoi is our capital the largest city in VietNam with over 3,4
million people being the political economic, cultural and social center of
VietNam. The city traffics, therefore, very heavy. According to the latest
statistics, there are over 5 million bicycle,…motorbikes and about 100000 cars
and some different kind of transport moving around the city. Because of the huge
member of motorbikes, the traffic in Hanoi is very different from the traffic in
any other capital city in the world. Can say the most common way of
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transportation in Hanoi is motorbike. Hanoi is very flat, so walking short
distances and cycling a few kilometers is easy, although it can be tiring in the
summer heat.
Because Hanoi is our capital and therefore it’s very convenient to travel from
Hanoi with variety means of transport. It’s good idea to go to Sapa from Hanoi.
Sapa is really an attractive destination of tourists all over the world because of
beautiful sites and traditional cuture with national character. If you want to get to
Sapa you can use many kinds of transportation by bus, by train, by
motorbike… But it’s best to go by train to Sapa.
This report assignment gives you further information about how to get around
Sapa, price, where and how to buy tickets….Take a Sapa tour to better discover
it.
Students
A2K15 Group
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BODY
I. Some information about Sapa - an extremely attractive
destination.
Sapa district is located in Lao Cai
province, north- west Viet Nam, and
350 km’s north- west of Hanoi, close
to the border with China. Sapa town,
naturally cover an area of 678,6 km2
and has got 36 thousand persons, of
different ethnic minority groups being
the political, economic, cultural and
social center of Lao Cai province. The
Hoang Lien saw range of mountains dominates the district, which is at the
eastern extremity of the Himalayas. The climate is moderate and rainy in
summer ( May- August ) , and foggy and cold with occasional snowfalls in
winter. Sapa’s flora is oliversified, ranging from flowers to tropical fruits; among
the most popular fruits produced in Sapa are apples, pears, peaches and plums.
Stayin g here, you can not only visit famous landscape, enjoy fresh nature, eat
and drink traditional food, go shopping at market, shopping center but also learn
more about VietNamese cultural, character through traditional festivals, music
shows and hospitality, friendliness and enthusiasm of local people.
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Sapa has many natural sites such as Thac Bac, Thuy Cung Grotto, Gio Cave, Troi
Gate and Truc Forest. Sapa is also the starting point of many climbers and
scientists who want to reach the top of Fansipan Mountain is also called the Alps
of the North Sea area, since Fansipan Mountain is not only the highest peak in
VietNam but also in the IndoChina Peninsula. The pyramid- shaped mountain is
covered with clouds all year round and temperatures often drop below zero,
especially at high elevations.
The best time to witness the scenic
beauty of Sapa is in April and
May. Before the period, the
weather might be cold and foggy;
after the period is the rainy season.
In April and May, Sapa is
blooming with flowers and green
pastures. The clouds that settle in
valley in earning morings quickly
disappear into thin air.
All impressive and beautiful sites, national cultural character, frendliness and
hospitality of local people have created an overall picture of a young, a district
that is on the right track to innovate, build and develop. Sapa is proud to become
an ideal destination in the new millennium.
To reach Sapa, you can use many kinds of transportation: by train, by car, by
bus, by motorbike, etc….on the way from Hanoi to Sapa.
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II. The History of VietNam trains:
The first train in Indo-china running from Sai Gon to Cho Lon
on 27 December 1881
In National Communication and Transpor system, VietNam Railway came into
being later than road sector and waterway sector but it quickly play an important
role in transporting passengers and cargo. Especially in transporting passengers
in urban area, long distance, container, inter – area cargo, etc….
The first line of VietNam Railways was constructed in 1881 with the length of
71 km linking Sai Gon and My Tho. Four years later, the first train ran from Sai
Gon to My Tho on 20 July,1885.
This railway was constructed during by the French colonists as part of railway
network in French Indochina. On 2
nd
October 1936, the Hanoi- Saigon Railway
with the length of 1726 km, metre gauge was officially inaugurated by the
French colonists. It 1954, following the signature of Geveva Accords, VietNam
is temporarily dovided into two parts: the communist North and anti- communist
and French collaborator’s South.This railway was target of bombardments and
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explosion by North VietNam and South VietNam. After the Fall of Saigon on
30
th
April 1975, VietNam was united and so railway. On 31
st
December 1976,
the severely war- torn railway was fully restored and put into operation.
Currently, the VietNam Railways has total length of 2600 km. This network is
using 3 kinds of gange, namely 1000mm-gange ( mixed gange ).
After 36 years of separation, the rail line between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city
was reunified connecting the North and the South of the country.
Especially Vice Prime Minister Phan Ke Toai unveiled- LaoCai line on 7
August, 1956.
Construction site on Ha Noi-Lao Cai line at km 259 + 700
(October 08, 1939)
After a long time to May 6, 2002, Hanoi - LaoCai and LaoCai- Hanoi high
quality express trains ( 5,6 ) were put into operation by VietNam Raiways.Each
train had 8 cars inclucding 2 soft berth cars 2 hard berth cars, 1 soft seat car
(double – cleck car ) , 1 hard seat car , 1 buffer car and 1 baggage car.
*Air-couditioners were installed in soft and hard berth cars,soft seat car as buffer
car.beside,there were automatically-boilt hettles in these cars of individual
demand of passengers.The installation of fresh air transmission system ( applied
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the fist time with 2,500 cubic transmitted per hour ) in hard seat cars was
suitable for passengers who got used to air-conditioner cars.
*The running time from Ha Noi to Sapa and vice versa of there trains was 7
hours 45 minutes,1 hour less in comparison to other regular trains.Viet Nam
railways also had suitable trai-running for tourist to Sapa; especially at the
weekend-holiday and tet festival.
III. The development of Viet Nam train :
The road is narrow and before Traveling was very difficult.There weren’t enough
kinds of the traspotation,In 1882-1936 period.one meter-gauge Frech-based
technology was costructed and main railway network was formed.During the two
was against Frech and American,Viet Nam railway network was seriously
damaged after the final liberation of the south,since 1976,with great support of
China and Soviet Union and other country in Eartern. Block, Viet Nam railway
network has been much rehabilitated,especially on North-South railway
route.Since the implementation of the total reform in that railway sector
becomes a leading transport sector in Viet Nam,positively contributes to the
economic growth of the country and intergrats into Asian railway.
Up to now,with over 125 years of operation.Viet Nam railway network consists
of 7 mains lines linking and passing through over 35 provinces and cities with
difficult terrains. And has countinually been developed and grown to become a
state-owned corporation operating and maintaining all the infrastructure of the
national railway network.
More over, the current development of tourism make for high demand of train
service from Ha Noi to Sapa and vice versa.There are five couples of train,of
with 2 couples of LC1/2,LC3/4 trains run from Ha Noi to Lai Cai and vice
versa.LC1 train runs from Ha Noi on Friday, Sunday and LC4 train runs every
week from Lao Cai on Sunday,Monday to kuming and vice versa,a couple of
YB1/2 train run from Long Bien station to Yen Bai station and vice versa, a
couple of YL1/1 train run from Yen Bai station to Lao Cai station and vice
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versa.beside,LC5 train runs from Ha Noi station on
Monday,Wednesday,Friday .LC6 trai runs from Lao Cai.
Can say that train systems in Viet Nam has big changes in quantity as well as in
quality . now there are enough different train to service the trevelling demand for
people the train to Sapa has a variety of cars by Viet Nam rail and private
companies like Tulico Ratraco and Victoria hotel.You can choose according to
your couvenience and budget.
VICTORIA TRAIN
The Victoria express train offers the more comfortable air-conditioned soft
sleepers. This train is the best one in terms of comfort ans services from Ha Noi
to Lao Cai and vice versa. The Victoria express train offer two luxury sleeping
carriages, one restaurant connected to the train, all with air-conditioning . Due to
the increasing popularity of this alternative, they offer tickets to those staying at
Victoria Sapa hotel only. The seat on Victoria express especially deluxe cabin is
limited therefore the booking of your breth in together with hotel long in
advance is recommended.
TULICO TRAIN
The Tulico train offer comfortable, air-conditioned soft sleepers. This is not a
luxurious train but offers o good alternativer for tourists to Sapa from Ha Noi.
This train has soft sleepers, air- conditioned and clean four berth cabins. You
will be provided with one bottle of water, a small snack and a napkin
RATRACO TRAIN
The Victoria cars, Tulico cars, Friendly cars, and Ratraco cars are a part of the
LC5 and LC6. they are alternatives for tourists to Sapa from Ha Noi. The Ratraco
train is one of the best train to Sapa with wooden cabins
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FRIENDLY TRAIN
The Friendly train, like the Tulico train, is not a separate train, but offers soft
sleepers air- conditioned and clean four berth cabins in 2 carriages which go with
lacal train ( LC5 and LC6 ) between Ha Noi and Lao Cai. This train service
provides passengers with one bottle of water, a small snack and a napkin.
ROYAL TRAIN
To serve tousist requirements Royal train is also part of a gurlar train with 2
carriages in SP1 and SP2 which offers air- conditioned, soft sleepers and clean
four berth cabins.
The operation of Viet Nam rail .only train like tuico ,ratraco and Victoria hotels
operated by private companies.
IV. The history of Viet Nam car:
In 1909-1912.,, road to Sapa was widened . and road system in Lao Cai was also
developed in Lao Cai- Sapa.
V.Advice for passengers:
The Hanoi Lao Cai train stop at valley Lao cai, just 40 km from Sapa, so to reach
Sapa you need to travel more 1 hour and a half by a public bus or private car. The
bus stops at Sa Pa's main post office leaving you with a couple of minutes walk
into town. From Sapa town it is about 5' or 15' walk to your hotel pending on
which hotel you will stay. After we give some information about how to go to
Sapa. We hope that it is useful and convenient for tourists
Means of transportation:
Road system: 345 km from Hanoi, there are many buses from Hanoi to Sapa and
in inverse direction. There are both day and night buses with comfortable
condition. From Hanoi to Sapa, you can visit the famous tourism places such as Co
Loa Wall ( Dong Anh Hanoi ), Tarn Dao Mountain Tomb ( Viet Tri City ), Mother
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Au Co Temple ( Hien Luong Phu Tho ), Nguyen Thai Hoc Statue and Thac Ba
Lake ( Yen Bai ) etc….Getting to Lao Cai international border gate. On the way,
you can see the natural scenery from the midland ( Fanpalm forerts, tea hills ) to
the beautiful scenery of the highland Lao Cai, together with the friendly and
hospitable people.
Railway system: if you don’t travel by bus, you can go by train, from Hanoi to
Sapa, it will take you 294 km, there are 4 trains departing from Hanoi and Lao Cai,
the quality of the train depends on the different services with the beds and air-
conditioning, the well- trained staff…At the railway station, there are hundreds of
buses for tourists to catch to visit Sapa, Bac Ha, etc…
The best way to go to Sapa from Hanoi is to take the trains. Most of the tourists
who visit Sapa travel from Hanoi Railway Station to Lao Cai Station (a town at the
border with China, separated by the Red River and the other side is the town of
Hekou of China) by night trains. Night trains is the best option because it saves
time and money for two nights of accommodations. The train runs along the Red
River. All trains leave in the evening from Hanoi and arrive at Lao Cai train
station in the early morning. Trains also leave in the evening from Lao Cai and
arrive in the morning in Hanoi.
Traveling within Sapa: Sapa is a small town and you can do anywhere on foot.
You are also not likely to get lost. You can equip yourself with a simple map in
case you are doubtful.
Trekkers should come armed with good shoes, rubber boots, and a stout walking
stick. It is also a good idea to carry clothes in a waterproof bag. Remember, the
rice fields can be muddy and you need to be cautious while crossing these.
The altitude can prove to be quite a challenge even to the physically fit and hardy,
especially when climbing steep mountain slopes. Some tourists rent a bike, but this
can end up being an adventure sport, since you face hazards from others on the
road, and at times from the road itself, because of landslides or washed-out parts.
This is especially true during the rainy season.
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VI. Where and how to buy tickets:
Bus’s ticket price:
Ticket price for connecting buses Lao Cai Station - Sapa is Vietnam Dong (VND)
30,000/person/way (about US$2/way).
The tourist bus back to Lao Cai leaves from outside Sapa's church, but usually
it can pick you up at your hotel. You can ask the staff at your hotels for getting
a bus ticket back to Lao Cai Railway Station.
Train’s ticket price:
Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi Train Tickets
• Train name • Accommodation
• Fare
US$/ticket/way
• Livitrans Express
Train
• VIP cabin
• Business Class, 4-berth cabin
• Economy Class, 6-berth cabin
• Soft seat
• 82
• 30
• 26
• 20
• Tulico Train
• VIP cabin
• First Class, wooden cabin, 4 berths
• Tulico soft-sleeper, 4 berths
• 60
• 31
• 27
• Fanxipan Express
Train
• First Class, wooden cabin, 4 berths • 35
• Pumpkin Train
• First Class, wooden cabin, 4 berths
• Economy, AC soft sleeper, 4 berths
• 29
• 27
• TSC Train
• Business Class, wooden cabin, 4 berths
• Economy Class, AC soft sleeper, 6 berths
• 36
• 28
• Ratraco Train
• Ratraco AC soft sleeper, 4 berths • 34
• Royal Train
• First Class, wooden cabin, 4 berths
• Royal AC soft sleeper, 4 berths
• Economy Class, AC soft sleeper, 6 berths
• 36
• 33
• 26
Conclusion
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Public transport in Hanoi is limited to buses, which are extremely cheap, but
slow, crowded and a challenge for non-Vietnamese speakers. There are plenty
of taxis to be hired and this is the safest and easiest way to get across the city,
but make sure the meter is switched on and change is given. Motorbike taxis
are also a cheap and easy way to get around, but the driving can be nerve-
wracking. Renting a car or a motorbike are also popular options; all cars come
with a driver/guide, which is a good idea considering the chaotic nature of the
streets. Visitors should be cautious about renting a self-drive motorbike,
bearing in mind the primary cause of injury and death among foreigners in
Vietnam is due to motorcycle accidents. Two-seater cyclos (cycle rickshaws)
are plentiful and can be flagged down anywhere, but should be avoided at
night. Fares should be negotiated beforehand and a map is useful, as many
drivers don't speak English.
To go to Sapa from Hanoi, there are many kinds of transportation. But the best
transport is train. Nowadays, the economic is developing, the routes in Sapa are
widened to service for tourists in country as well as in other country in the
world. Sapa is really best attractive destination in Viet Nam.
Thanks the teachers for helping to complete this assignment!
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