Mai Anh

Tourists visiting Hanoi are finding a unique way to experience the city's rich cultural heritage: the "Hanoi five gates" cultural tourism train. Passengers can enjoy scenic views while being treated to traditional Vietnamese art forms such as xam singing (a form of folk music often performed by blind street artists), cheo opera (a satirical musical theater), and chau van ritual singing (a spiritual practice combining music and trance). The train journey offers a novel blend of sightseeing and cultural immersion, surprising and delighting visitors.