lundi 6 juin 2011

The Best Long Haul Train Journeys In The World

By Paul Partridge


There are many people in the world who love travelling by train and if you are one of these people then you will find that there is so much to offer. When you travel by train you get to see so much more of the world. It means that you pass through some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet.

Below are some of the most enjoyable long haul train journeys that you can take.

The Qinghai-Tibet Railway

This is probably the nicest train journey in the whole of China. If you travel on this journey then you will find that you get to see some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world and with parts of the journey taking place at altitudes of 16,000 feet it is the highest train trip in the world. You will also get to see the famous Himalayan Mountains. If you want to take the full trip then you should set aside two and a half days but it will be two and a half days that you will remember forever.

Bangkok to Singapore

The journey from Bangkok to Singapore is another one that passes through stunning scenery. You get to see the real Southeast Asia as you go through rural areas and cities. The trip from city to city will take twenty four hours and two changes because there is no direct route. Bangkok and Singapore are the capitals of this part of the world and travelling between them is not to be missed.

Trans-Siberian Express

The Trans-Siberian Express is world famous. It is well known for being the longest train journey in the world taking in the 6,000 kilometres from Moscow to Vladivostok. If you are going to take this trip then you will need plenty to keep you entertained because it will take seven days to complete it. There will be plenty for you to see on this trip and there is no doubt that you are going to meet some really interesting people along the way.

So there you have just some of the best long haul train journeys in the world.




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