Great Railway Journeys in Asia

Great Railway Journeys in Asia showcases 34 of the best rail journeys in South, Southeast, and North Asia. The journeys chosen by David Bowden, an avid rail traveller, range from quirky trains used as essential travel for locals, such as the North Borneo Railway, to trains on which passengers can experience 5-star luxury as they travel through stunning scenery, as demonstrated by the opulence of India's Palace on Wheels.

Other journeys are chosen for the marvel of their engineering. Thailand's Death Railway, for instance, features the 300-metre-long Tham Krasae trestle bridge. Some are notable for the length of a country they traverse, like the Trans-Mongolian Railway that connects Beijing with Moscow via vast plains and steppes. Some are slow trains, and others travel at super-high speeds.

For each journey, there is historical, technical, and practical information, as well as interesting details on the places accessible from the main stations. Each is accompanied by a route map.

Whether you are planning a special trip by train or delighting in discovering Asia's best railway journeys from the comfort of your armchair, this book is an informative and entertaining read.