At a time when slow travel is attracting a growing number of travellers, Travelling by train in Asia – 22 rail journeys offers a different way to explore the world’s largest continent. Published by Gallimard Loisirs, this collective work – edited in particular by the journalist Jean-Marc De Jaeger – brings together 22 rail journeys across nine Asian countries: from Japan to Malaysia, via China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos. Designed as both a coffee-table book and a practical guide, it invites readers to rediscover the pleasure of travel, where the journey itself becomes a truly memorable experience.
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Itineraries that offer a different perspective on Asia
The book does more than simply list railway lines. Each itinerary offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in the local landscapes, cultures and traditions. From the forested mountains linking Seoul to Busan to journeys through the Malaysian jungle, via the imperial cities of northern Vietnam and China’s major metropolises, the authors favour a sensitive approach to travel. Top tips, culinary stops, encounters and practical advice enrich each journey, striking a successful balance between inspiring storytelling and practical information to help you prepare for your trip.
An invitation to slow travel
More than just a travel guide, *En train en Asie* celebrates a philosophy of travel based on taking one’s time, observation and curiosity. The 224 richly illustrated pages make you want to swap the aeroplane for the main railway lines that traverse landscapes often inaccessible by any other means. Whether you dream of travelling on Japan’s ultra-modern trains, Thailand’s historic lines or China’s new high-speed networks, this book offers a valuable source of inspiration. A read that will appeal equally to railway enthusiasts and travellers seeking authentic and meaningful experiences.
A book that makes you want to set off
Asia is undoubtedly the continent where rail travel is currently experiencing its most spectacular revival. From Japan’s Shinkansen – pioneers of high-speed rail – to China’s vast high-speed networks, via the historic lines winding through Vietnam’s rice paddies, the mountains of Laos and the lush jungles of Malaysia, travelling by train here offers an exceptional variety of experiences. *Travelling by Train in Asia* captures this richness perfectly, combining carefully selected illustrations, clear maps, top tips for each city and an attractive layout that makes planning your trip a breeze without ever compromising on the pleasure of reading. The balance between practical information and evocative storytelling will appeal equally to travellers planning their next itinerary and to lovers of travel literature. An inspiring book that reminds us that in Asia, the most beautiful journeys often begin the moment the train sets off.
Travelling by train in Asia
Collection Gallimard Travel – Coffee-Table Books
