Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel bucket list.
Qinghai-Xizang Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
How long it takes: 20 hours and 55 minutes
Why not start with the world’s highest train ride? The gorgeous 1,215-mile journey only makes seven stops as it passes through four different biological community. Booking between April and November bodes for better weather, though the stunning views of grasslands, wetlands, mountains and deserts are always breathtaking.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/ from Paris
How long it takes: Two hours and 15 minutes
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel. Trains leave from St. Pancras/King’s Cross in London and arrive in Gare du Nord [ in Paris].
Orient Express
Where it goes: Paris to Istanbul ( original route)
The Orient Express is one of the most famous train journeys in history, with movies and murder- mystery novels undoubtedly adding to its mystery and fascination. You can still ride its original route — all of which is included in a Eurail Global Pass.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
How long it takes: Seven days
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your bucket list. It’s also the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok, Russia. Along the way, you’ll pass through eight times zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
【小题1】What features Qinghai-Xizang Railway?| A．The height of the train ride. | B．The top-speed travel time. |
| C．The overall length of the railway. | D．The varied zones along the route. |
| A．The original ride route to Paris. |
| B．Passing underwater through the English Channel. |
| C．Running from English Channel to Gare du Nord. |
| D．Diverse entertainments of murder-mystery movies. |
| A．Eurostar. | B．Orient Express. |
| C．Trans- Siberian Railway. | D．Qinghai-Xizang Railway. |
