Insider – a US travel magazine, which compiled the list of over-touristed sites, said the railway was built in Hanoi Old Quarter in 1902 by the French. Over the years, cafes cropped up alongside the tracks, but before social media, it was more of a hidden gem than a tourist destination.
With the advent of social media, the street became a global hit, attracting hordes of selfie hunters. The boom in visits prompted the Vietnamese government to close down the cafés along the Train Street and prevent the entry of tourists, with barriers set up at junctions.
Soure: Vietnamnews.vn
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