{"id":2070,"date":"2019-08-29T14:18:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T06:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hapa.asia\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2020-02-19T15:52:27","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T07:52:27","slug":"train-touring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hapa.asia\/index.php\/2019\/08\/29\/train-touring\/","title":{"rendered":"Train Touring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The development of steam trains in 1804 heralded the era of mass transportation and enabled people to discover the globe. In 1830, the first public steam railway opened in England and in 1841, Thomas Cook organised the first rail excursion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiram Bingham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This classic 1920s\nheritage train links the world heritage sites of Cusco and Machu Picchu in the\nPeruvian Highlands. Travel to Machu Picchu and back in one day in luxurious\nsurroundings and explore this ancient site. Enjoy the famous cuisine of Peru,\nits wines and attention-grabbing Pisco while being serenaded by musicians in\nthe Bar Car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.belmond.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Royal Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Highland\nfling on this \u2018palace on wheels\u2019 and appreciate the elegant era of rail travel.\nAdmire the scenic Scottish Highlands and visit historic castles. Sleep in\nmarquetry-line cabins with ensuites, savour all-inclusive haute cuisine meals\nand premium beverages or indulge in the Bamford Spa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.belmond.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glacier Express<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a mountainous,\nland-locked land with numerus iconic railways, the Glacier Express from the\nresort towns of St. Moritz and Zermatt stands out for being the world\u2019s slowest\nexpress train. This is intentional so passengers can enjoy the alpine scenery\nof snow-capped mountains, rushing waterways, engineering marvels and the finest\nSwiss food and beverages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.glacierexpress.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Royal Livingstone Express <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a five-hour\nexcursion on a steam train departing Livingstone and crossing the mighty\nZambezi River and the impressive Victoria Falls and Bridge on the border with\nZimbabwe. Enjoy the stately surrounds of the restored heritage train while\nsampling exquisite wine and food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.anantara.com\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eastern and Oriental Express<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the fabled tropics on this classic rail journey to and from\nBangkok and Singapore. Spend two nights in luxurious heritage surroundings\nenjoying private cabins with ensuite, the finest food and wine and\never-changing scenery from the open observation car.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.belmond.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tranz Alpine Rail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience New Zealand\u2019s enchanting scenery on this five-hour journey to\nand from Christchurch and Greymouth on the South Island. Cross the glacial-fed\nCanterbury Plains and Waimakariri River, up into the Southern Alps and Arthurs\nPass, through the Otira Tunnel and then down through beech forests on the West\nCoast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.railnewzealand.com\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reunification Express<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend two nights on the train that reunited North and South Vietnam or,\nhop on and off to explore coastal attractions on its 1,726km-long journey. Trains\nhave a restaurant car and some have
\nfour-berth sleepers to make the journey more comfortable. Don\u2019t miss the\nespecially scenic section from Danang to Hu\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.vr.com.vn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Great Southern Rail Indian Pacific train journey by helicopter Sydney to Perth September\/October 2007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Indian Pacific<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This epic rail journey covers 5,000km to and from Perth and Sydney\nlinking West Australia to the east coast. A rite of passage for rail fanatics,\nfour-day, all-inclusive journeys include off-train excursions and deluxe cabin\naccommodation. Experience the magical Aussie Outback and the longest straight\nstretch of railway in the world at 478km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.greatsouthernrail.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The development of steam trains in 1804 heralded the era of mass transportation and enabled people to discover the globe. In 1830, the first public steam railway opened in England…<\/div>\n
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