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The Reunification Express, which is also known as the Thong Nhat Railway, covers a distance of over 1,726km, equivalent to 1,072 miles, between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s two largest cities, in just two days. "There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises. And there’s no better way of exploring all the glories in between," Lonely Planet state.

The California Zephyr in the United States travels approximately 4000km, equal to 2500 miles, in three days across various parts of the US, including deserts, the Rocky Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada on its way from Chicago to San Francisco.

Baikal–Amur Mainline of Russia runs through more than 4320km, equivalent to 2500 miles, of Siberian wilderness. Indeed, the route serves to connect remote settlements where temperatures sink to -60°C, equal to -76°F, in winter and is widely considered to be the greatest construction project in the history of the Soviet Union.

: According to the Lonely Planet article, between drinks in the bar and enjoying entertainment such as fine food in the restaurant, passengers aboard PeruRail’s Lake Titicaca train are able to view the sites from an open-air observatory car. The journey takes guests across the epic Peruvian plains, passing by hardy bowler-hatted llama farmers, and through plenty of remote towns and villages.

Linking both the futuristic architecture and imperial wonders of Beijing with the dreamlike monasteries and palaces of Lhasa, China’s Lhasa Express transports passengers from the neon lights of urban China to a once-remote land of magenta-robed monks. Upon arrival in Lhasa passengers can enjoy clean air which is filled with the aroma of incense and yak-butter candles.

Lonely Planet lists Reunification Express among world’s best trips

VOV.VN - Vietnam's north-south railway has been listed among the world’s most amazing train journeys by the Australian version of renowned travel guide Lonely Planet.

Lonely Planet lists Reunification Express among world’s best trips

VOV.VN - Vietnam's north-south railway has been listed among the world’s most amazing train journeys by the Australian version of renowned travel guide Lonely Planet.

Lonely Planet ranks Central Vietnam in top 10 Asia-Pacific destinations for 2019

Lonely Planet ranks Central Vietnam in top 10 Asia-Pacific destinations for 2019

Son Doong cave named on Lonely Planet’s bucket-list trips in 2019

Son Doong cave named on Lonely Planet’s bucket-list trips in 2019