This form is also known by the phrase "slow travel" - quite suitable for those who want to visit the beautiful scenery in a relaxed way. Because when you go through each road, each time you discover more majestic new beauty. Each station change is every time you are exposed to a different culture or simply have a new friend sitting next to you. Sometimes, the train you pass by ecstatic scenery is even more beautiful than the place you are visiting.
If the above is not enough for you to decide to travel by train, here are some advantages and benefits that train travel brings.
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Safety Guaranteed
Because railways and trains are regularly maintained, maintained, replaced when necessary... should be very safe. Unlike road transport, where trains fit neatly on fixed tracks and follow only one route to their final destination, there will be no sudden occurrence of vehicles appearing on the route, or suddenly changing direction due to dangerous situations. So trains have always been one of the safest means of transportation.
Best of all, if you take a plane or bus at a fast speed, you will not have time to see the scenery nor have much time to relax. Meanwhile, the train keeps a certain speed throughout the journey, so you can slowly enjoy the natural scenery through the window, taking lots of photos without worrying about motion sickness.
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Cost savings
Compared to airline tickets, train tickets are cheaper. Best of all, if you travel long distances, the price will have a bigger difference, so this can be considered a suitable vehicle for those who want to save money. In addition, there are many priority policies and discounts for children, the elderly ...
Another advantage of this vehicle is that you can bring your own food and drink to save even more. However, the food on the train is also quite soft and suitable for many people's tastes. You should experience the food tour on the train car to notice the difference between regional dishes. Besides, taking the night train is an effective way to save time and money instead of you spending 1 night sleeping in a hotel while traveling for a long time.
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Comfort of carry-on luggage
When traveling by plane, airlines have their own rules about the weight and size of passengers' luggage, and if the number of scales exceeds the regulations, you will have to pay an additional high fee. This makes many travelers feel limited and uncomfortable, but when choosing to travel by train, you can freely bring a lot of belongings, or souvenirs to give to friends after the trip without having to pay extra fees, plus the luggage storage is also very large and comfortable.
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Comfort
Currently, the cabins on board have been improved to be more modern and clean, with many different class seats/beds. The sleeper car is quite comfortable and not too tight like a coach, you can straighten your legs or even get up as long as you want, this space is ideal for the elderly and children. Another plus point is that each car has its own toilet. In addition, there are additional reading lights and power outlets for passengers to charge their phones and laptops on long journeys.
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Simple procedure
There are 113 train stations in Vietnam and stations are usually located right in the city center. That's another vantage point compared to flying — you'll need transit. By train, you do not need to go through the check-in stages like the plane, moreover, the way to buy tickets online and pay is also very easy. When you are late, just show the photo of your e-ticket taken on your phone to board the train.
More importantly, research on transport and the environment by the European Environment Agency shows that trains are considered the most environmentally friendly vehicles, emitting only 0.4%, while sea transport and air transport account for 14% and 13% respectively. Therefore, when you choose to travel by train, it means that you have played a part in protecting the environment.
With the current fast pace of life, choosing a slow form of travel is also the best way to reduce pressure. That is why slow travel by train becomes a wonderful and memorable experience for many tourists, trying but addictive is real.
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According to VNTravel