Mai Son, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee (PPC), received the visitors at Tu Son station.

PPC Vice Chairman Mai Son, together with leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Tu Son ward, welcomes the first visitors of the cultural tourism train at Tu Son station.

The group included People’s Artist Xuan Bac, head of the Department of Performing Arts under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with central and local media representatives and tour operators.

PPC Vice Chairmn Mai Son, Xuan Bac and the delegation tour Do Temple.

Launched earlier this month, the route connects Hanoi with Bac Ninh, home to centuries-old cultural traditions, including quan ho folk songs and craft villages, seven of which are recognized by UNESCO.

PPC Vice Chairman Mai Son joins delegates at Do Temple.

From Tu Son, passengers traveled by electric bus to Do Temple, a national heritage site dedicated to the kings of the Ly dynasty, where they joined incense-offering rituals and listened to historical accounts.

PPC Vice Chairman Mai Son and People’s Artist Xuan Bac enjoy Quan ho folk songs performed by children at Do Temple.

Visitors also took part in cultural activities such as Quan ho singing performances on boats, Dong Ho folk painting, calligraphy and shopping for local OCOP-certified products.

Delegates try woodblock printing and take photos with Dong Ho folk painting artisans.

“The province is leveraging its rich heritage to develop cultural tourism under the brand ‘Land of Kinh Bac heritage,’” Mai Son said, adding that the new train would help promote Bac Ninh’s cultural identity and tourism services as it seeks recognition as a centrally governed city.

Guests receive souvenirs, including Dong Ho folk painting keychains.

Xuan Bac said he was impressed by Bac Ninh’s cultural space, calling the train “a creative way to bring heritage closer to the public.”

Visitors enjoy live music performances on the cultural tourism train.

Officials said the service not only offered a new travel product but also strengthened links between Hanoi, Bac Ninh and neighboring provinces. Plans are under way to expand the route and build sustainable heritage tourism.

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