Hanoi Train Street

I can’t decide if a train track running through a neighborhood is whimsically genius or somewhat questionable planning, but it doesn’t really matter seeing as the train street in Hanoi is unlike any other track you’ll encounter. The train passes through only twice a day, around 3pm and 7pm. You can try to strategically plan your visit around it, but a walk on the tracks without any worry of getting bulldozed over is nice too. The volume of intrigue has inspired some new local businesses, such as The Railway Hanoi and Hanoi Train Track Café. They’re equal parts cute, cozy, and inventive, so you might as well make an afternoon out of it.