Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Major railway project starts in the north

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Major railway project starts in the north

Construction of the Yen Vien-Pha Lai-Ha Long-Cai Lan railway project, started on February 24 with a ground breaking ceremony for the Lim-Pha Lai portion, held in Que Vo district, northern Bac Ninh province. The 35.9 km railway linking Lim and Pha Lai, running through Tien Du and Que Vo districts, and Bac Tinh township (Bac Ninh province) and Chi Linh district (Hai Duong province), will be built with a total investment of 2,000 billion VND. The portion will include 17 bridges. The Yen Vien-Pha Lai-Ha Long-Cai Lan railway project is part of the East-West Corridor Project of the Greater Mekong Sub-region Economic Cooperation Programme, and the “Two corridors, one economic belt” programme. Investment capital for the project will come from government bonds. When being completed, the large-scale modern railway project will play an important role in the development of the Northern Key Economic Region, said Minister of Transport and Communication Ho Nghia Dung.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.