Luxury Trains

Eastern&Oriental Express Train

The great age of luxury train travel is alive and well in Asia. The iconic Eastern&Oriental Express train (E&O) offers eight routes that pass through some of the most scenic parts of Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Laos. Stops in Thailand include Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Hua Hin; the stop in Laos is Vientiane, accessed from Bangkok through central and northeastern Thailand; and the stops in Malaysia that the train passes through to get to Singapore are Butterworth and Kuala Lumpur. The trains are a quarter mile in length and offer three compartment categories: Pullman Superiors, State Cabins and Presidential Suites all with private ensuite baths. The interior walls are cherry wood and elm burr paneled, adorned with intricate inlays. Amenities include 24-hour steward service, international electric sockets (220 volts) and 110-volt adapter, a personal safe, hairdryer.

Tangula Train

The brand-new Tangula Luxury Train takes passengers on a northern route from Beijing to Lhasa (5 days/4 nights for this route, and 4 days/3 nights for the return journey to Beijing) or through the south from Beijing to Lijiang (5 days/4 nights for this route, and 4 days/3 nights for the return journey to Beijing). It is China’s first truly world-class train designed for leisure incorporating all the bells and whistles. To maintain a sense of exclusivity, Tangula luxury trains carry a maximum of only 96 guests, and Kempinski, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel collection, manages all onboard hospitality to ensure world-class service. Comprised of 15 passenger cars, including 12 accommodation cars with four private suites per car, each suite car has its own bilingual 24-hour butler service to anticipate your every need. The trains also feature ample space and convenience for lounging, with two dining cars and a scenic car located at the center of the train.

Each day, the train will stop in interesting far-flung places that most travelers do not have the opportunity to visit. Among the highlights on the northern route are Cuona Lake, the highest fresh water lake in the world and sacred to the Tibetan people; Tangula Pass, the highest train station in the world; Yushu Mountain on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, otherwise known as the roof of the world; Delingha, extremely culturally diverse and home to over 19 distinct nationalities and minority groups; and finally the ancient Silk Route City of Xining. On the southern route, stops include the mystical limestone karst formations in Guilin, the ancient settlement of Dali, home to the indigenous Bai people’s colorful culture, and the charming UNESCO town of Lijiang with its narrow streets and teahouses. For the entire trip, you will be guided by experts in their fields who will provide historical and anecdotal links between these seemingly disparate parts of China.

 

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