Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, starts work on its first rail line |

Monday, September 27, 2010

Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, starts work on its first rail line |

Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, starts work on its first rail line | Markets | Market News | Canadian Business Online: "HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - State media are reporting that Vietnam's capital has begun work on its first rail line.

The Vietnam News said Monday that the 7.8-mile (12.5-kilometer) line will connect the fast-growing western part of Hanoi with the central train station. It will cost $1 billion and is expected to open in five years.

A report Sunday in the Thanh Nien newspaper said 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometers) of the line will be elevated while the remaining 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) will be underground.

Hanoi plans to have eight rail lines totaling 177 miles (284 kilometers). So far, five lines have been approved by the government.

The city of 6.5 million relies heavily on cars and motorbikes, with buses accommodating only a fraction of transportation needs.

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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.