Located right at the intersection of Ngu Xa - Truc Bach, a special space called "Train Line No. 6 - Subsidized Car: Kitchen - Pantry - Tray" is a nostalgic destination.
This is a project directed by the People's Committee of Truc Bach ward (Ba Dinh district, Hanoi), open to welcome visitors for free, to recreate the atmosphere of old Hanoi and introduce Vietnamese culture and cuisine.
The "Train Line No. 6" project is named based on the idea of a train line continuing the mission of Hanoi's old system of 5 ground train lines, which has stopped operating since 1991. This is a unforgettable memories of the people of the Capital who lived in the last century.
Hanoi used to have a ground train network with 5 lines, running from 1901 - 1991. From 1984 - 1985, Hanoi Tram Company launched steam trains, not running on rails. Steam trains can run on any route in the Capital even though there is a one-way electric railway.
The first train car of "train line 6" is called "Subsidy Car: Kitchen - Pantry - Tray", with the theme of the subsidy period. All objects displayed in the train carriage are real items from the subsidy period, collectibles or donated by local people. Besides, there are some models of dishes in family meals during the subsidy period.
In terms of structure, this nostalgic space consists of 2 floors. The first floor of the tram car is a space displaying old artifacts like a "miniature museum". The 2nd floor is an area for visitors to enjoy food and sightseeing. There is also an area for newsstands, chess games... for visitors to experience.
Many people mistakenly believe that this train car is a renovated passenger car or old bus. However, this is a completely newly assembled train, closely following the design and structure of the old Hanoi train.
Around the area where Toa Subsidy is arranged, there are other display corners such as the Mobile Cinema, the bulletin board area "Nothing is more precious than independence - freedom", the area displaying Phoenix bicycle models, Unified bicycles of the subsidy period...
Mr. Pham Thanh Tung, representative of the management unit operating the exhibition space, shared: "Many older people who lived in the subsidy era were moved to see the utensils, pictures, and dishes of this time. tears from emotion.
As for young people, this is an opportunity for you to see and experience the items of the old subsidy period , thereby appreciating even more the previous generation that gave us a prosperous life. " full now".
According to Mr. Tung, the items displayed here include aid from foreign countries, or items made from plane wrecks, bullet casings... during the war.
"Our people have used those unimaginable scraps to create everyday objects such as drinking cups and flower vases," he explained.
In addition to being a space displaying old artifacts, Toa Bao Cap also serves dishes and drinks with bold flavors of ancient Hanoi. The menu of this car is relatively diverse with refreshments such as iced tea, green tea, and raw meat with prices starting from only 5,000 VND.
The menu also has familiar snacks of the older generation such as gai cake, molasses cake, lam cake, longan cake, peanut candy, banana jam, sour spring rolls... with prices ranging from 10,000 to 60,000 VND.
The "Train Line 6" project does not stop at "Subsidized Cars". According to the plan, the project has 8 train cars arranged along Truc Bach Street. Each car will carry a typical Vietnamese culinary theme such as rice, pho, coffee, tea, and bread. The carriages seem to form heritage trains, "mini museums" of culture and cuisine
Mr. Anh Dung, 67 years old, a resident of Truc Bach ward, shared: "Looking back at old objects, I am very moved. This model seems to help me relive memories, reminding us of a difficult time for us." I've been through it".
Olivia, a tourist from the US, was extremely surprised to see artifacts such as old bicycles, toad fans, food models such as rice stuffed with potatoes, cold rice with pho broth...
"I find it quite interesting. Although I don't know much about this period, through the artifacts and explanations on the signs, I think you went through a quite difficult but also memorable period." , she said.
Regarding the project development plan, Mr. Tung affirmed that the "Train Line No. 6" project will operate long-term, with the vision of turning this place into a cultural - culinary neighborhood, an attractive tourist destination. the capital Hanoi.
"Subsidized Toa: Kitchen - Pantry - Tray" is open for free from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm every day, at Ngu Xa - Truc Bach intersection, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi. "Train Line No. 6" promises to be a destination not to be missed for those who want to learn about Vietnamese history, culture and cuisine, as well as a place for generations of people to meet and share. share and connect.
