Discovering oldest railway station in Indochina
VOV.VN - Da Lat Railway Station has attracted a large number of visitors and tourists over the past 90 years thanks to the unique architecture and the rail road running to Trai Mat.
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| Only 5km away from the city’s centre, Da Lat railway station is a must-visit destination in Da Lat city in the central highland province of Lam Dong as it is located next to Yersin High School on a flat hill side. |
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| Two French architects Moncet and Reveron design the railway station, which began construction in 1932 and was put into operation four years later. |
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| The front of the railway station has a unique architectural style with three pyramidal roofs, symbolizing the three peaks or the Langbiang Mount or the Nha rong (communal house of ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands). |
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| Colourful stained glass windows have a similar architectural style of European cathedrals |
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| The railway station was originally part of the Phan Rang-Da Lat rail route with a total length of 84km in the past. After a period of neglect, a 7-km section of the rail road to Trai Mat was restored for tourism activities. |
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| Da Lat railway station and Hai Phong railway station are two of most ancient in Vietnam. |
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| The railway welcomes visitors from Da Lat to Trai Mat every day |
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| This is also a favourite check-in point for young people |
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Vegetables and fruit are planted in green houses in Trai Mat. |
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