Two Vietnamese train journeys named among world’s best by Condé Nast Traveler

The list is part of the magazine’s 39th annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Condé Nast Traveler said that although travelling by train may take longer than flying, it lets passengers slow down and appreciate the scenery, fields, villages and peaceful countryside along the way.

The Hue-Da Nang heritage train ranks 10th on the list.

The roughly three-hour journey takes passengers over the magnificent Hai Van Pass before reaching Da Nang, whose coastline is home to a beach once recognised as one of the world’s six most beautiful.

Travelling in the opposite direction, from Da Nang to Hue, passengers arrive in the former imperial capital, a city rich in cultural heritage.

From the train, they can admire breathtaking natural scenery at the meeting point between northern and southern Viet Nam, with the majestic Truong Son mountain range on one side and the vast sea on the other.

Condé Nast Traveler describes the Hue-Da Nang heritage train as an ideal choice for travellers who want to see more of Viet Nam than its famous beaches and islands.

As well as quiet carriages where passengers can relax, the train has two communal carriages that host traditional performances.

The Vietage by Anantara ranks 14th. This luxury train service links Da Nang with Quy Nhon and Nha Trang along Viet Nam’s central coast. Along the way, passengers can take in rice paddies, rural villages and coastal mountain ranges.

Condé Nast Traveler said the roughly six-hour journey between Da Nang and Quy Nhon includes a meal blending Vietnamese and French cuisine.

The Quy Nhon-Nha Trang leg offers afternoon tea with local specialities and Vietnamese cheeses, accompanied by premium teas.

With its scenery, high-quality service and distinctive cuisine, The Vietage by Anantara has become an attractive choice for travellers who want to explore central Viet Nam in luxury.

The Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism said the inclusion of the two journeys on the list by Condé Nast Traveler, a renowned international travel magazine, helps showcase the country’s image, people and landscapes to travellers worldwide.

Rail tourism is opening up new ways for visitors to appreciate the beauty of central Viet Nam while adding to the range of Vietnamese tourism products on the international market.