In today's low-carbon emission reduction is popular, it is becoming fashionable to replace air travel with trains. The guardian of Britain has selected the five most beautiful train routes in the world. Let's experience these train journeys with different styles.
1. The Reunification Express, Vietnam
Some train lines pass through historic cities; Others roared along the spectacular coastline. Some train lines have a great and heroic history, and a few are unusual because of folk customs. The Reunification Express of Vietnam (also known as the north-south railway) meets all the above standards. The journey from Ho Chi Minh City in the south to Hanoi is more than 1600 km. This train takes us into the two metropolises of Vietnam in an emotional way. Taking the Reunification Express is also the best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. From the mountains in the north to the golden beaches stretching for several kilometers in the middle, and then to the flat and lush Mekong Delta in the south.
2. The California Zephyr, USA
To enjoy the magnificent scenery of the North American continent, there is no transportation mode comparable to the California Zephyr train operated by the national railway of the United States. The three-day classic train journey connects Chicago and San Francisco, with a journey of nearly 4000 km, crossing grasslands, deserts, and mountains. The Zephyr train from Denver to Grand Junction crosses the heart of the Rocky Mountains and westwards through the snow-covered Sierra Nevada. Stop at the Rocky Mountains National Park to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the area. When the train entered Utah from Colorado, the gray and green mountains became Utah's red rock landscape, which looked more like Mars. The train continues westward to Salt Lake City. Looking out from the French window of the sightseeing carriage, the magnificent mountain scenery of Wasatch Mountains is intoxicating. Experienced travelers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train routes in North America.
3. Perurail Lake Titicaca Railway, Peru
From the Bank of Lake Titicaca into the capital of Inca, the route connecting Puno and Cusco is rugged but picturesque. It crosses the altiplano plateau and passes through snow covered peaks and rugged valleys of the Andes. In addition to having a drink in the bar on the bus or enjoying food entertainment in the restaurant and watching traditional Peruvian dance performances, you can also enter the open-air sightseeing carriage to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The Lake Titicaca train adopted the decorative style of Pullman luxury train in 1920s, which makes people feel as if they were in the movie murder of the Oriental Express. The train rumbles through the magnificent Peruvian plain, passing through remote towns and villages. Along the way, camel herders wearing bowler hats can be seen. In addition to the picturesque scenery, the highlight of the train trip was the section through Juliaca. Juliaca, 45 minutes away from Puno, is a commercial center. The train goes directly through the local central market. Vendors set up stalls directly on the railway tracks, selling everything from car parts to fruits. The fruit is placed in the middle of the tracks so that the train doesn't have to move when it passes by.
4. London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper，UK
Leaving the smoky suburbs of London and the high-rise city center overnight to the magnificent Scottish Highlands, this train journey has a romantic atmosphere. However, it is a pity that all the experiences - from the laughter in the dining car and the single pure wheat whisky before going to bed, to falling asleep with the rhythm of the train and waking up to see the towering granite mountain in front of us - seemed to end in a moment. Although this train route is very short (especially compared with other transcontinental routes on the list), the Caledonian sleeper train undoubtedly provides the best train travel experience in the UK.
5. The Bergensbanen, Norway
This line is one of the wonders of railway construction in the 19th century, but it is rarely known outside Norway. In a short journey of 6 hours and 490 kilometers, this route covers Norway's natural wonders: climbing valleys, crossing rivers, drilling hillsides, and crossing barren ice fields. All the beautiful scenery is ready for the Bergen: a trunk line to Norway's natural wonders. The train will stop at Finse for 10-15 minutes after climbing in the mountains for several hours; This is the highest station in the Bergen railway journey (1222 meters above sea level) and the highest point in the entire Norwegian railway system. Since there is no road leading to the station, the station and surrounding areas can only be reached by taking Bergen railway. The scene in the movie Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back with the icy world of Hoth as the background was shot in Finse.
