Train from Quy Nhon to Da Nang costs 8 million VND, how luxurious is the service?

In late March, Qin Xie, a travel writer for the Telegraph (UK), shared her experience traveling by train from Quy Nhon to Da Nang .

It was a luxury train with a specially designed carriage, picking up passengers from the Reunification Express. With a ticket price of up to 250 British pounds (nearly 8 million VND) one way for a journey lasting about 6.5 hours, the Chinese passenger was very excited about this experience.

This is a carriage on the Reunification Express train; from the outside, it looks no different from the others (Photo: Qin Xie).

The train departs from Da Nang station at 8:15 AM, while the northbound journey from Quy Nhon starts at 12:53 PM. Each carriage has only 12 seats, designed to provide comfort and privacy for each passenger. Throughout the journey, travelers can enjoy the stunning natural scenery along the coastal route of the South Central region.

Qin Xie learned that this luxury train is designed to transport guests to resorts in Hoi An, a city rich in history and culture, located about 30km south of Da Nang, and to the coastal city of Quy Nhon.

During the 6.5-hour cruise, the Chinese passenger was served a three-course meal, enjoyed a massage, and received complimentary drinks. All of these services were included in the ticket price.

Passenger seating on the train (Photo: Qin Xie).

A few minutes before the train departed, the Chinese girl was escorted to her seat by a staff member. From the outside, the carriage looked exactly like the others on the train, with its pale concrete gray color interspersed with streaks of blue, red, and white. But stepping inside, the luxurious interior was like entering a different world .

It features a modern design with Indochinese aesthetics, incorporating warm wood and rattan materials. At the rear of the carriage is a semicircular bar serving cocktails upon request. There is also a treatment room offering complimentary massages and a bathroom like those found in a 5-star hotel.

As the train rolled along, the carriage began to sway rhythmically, winding around the city of Da Nang. The Chinese passenger gazed out the window at the scenery on either side. At this point, the service staff began bringing out pastries and the drinks list. Another person appeared with a bottle of sparkling wine, imported from Australia.

Qin Xie leisurely sipped some wine as the cityscape slowly disappeared. Instead, there were rows of green banana trees, white storks perched on rice fields, and farmers wearing conical hats working diligently.

The meal was beautifully presented, just like in a restaurant (Photo: Qin Xie).

Sometimes, the scene changes to lotus ponds, with solitary water buffaloes grazing. In the distance are mountains shrouded in mist.

After breakfast, a waiter picked Qin Xie up for a 15-minute massage. She relaxed to the soothing sounds of music, drowning out the rattling noise from the railway tracks.

After the massage, the guest returned to her seat to enjoy lunch. She chose a menu featuring both European and Vietnamese dishes. All the meals were prepared by the resort's chef in Hoi An and served on board. The main course was roast duck with local ingredients such as green tea and Da Lat strawberries. Qin Xie was delighted by the presentation of the dishes, which reminded her of the flavors of a Michelin-starred restaurant.

The bar on the ship (Photo: Qin Xie).

As the train approached the Quy Nhon station, the Chinese tourist moved up to the bar where the cocktail bartender was chatting with the group about their next plans in the coastal city. She also ordered a drink with a bittersweet taste mixed with the smoky scent of cinnamon.

Before the train arrives at the station, each passenger will write in the guestbook, recording their feelings and experiences about the journey they have just completed.

"I wish this journey could last longer," Qin Xie said.

The Chinese tourist revealed that he booked a customized tour package from a travel company for £3995 per person (approximately 125 million VND) for a 10-day trip to Vietnam.

With this tour package, guests will experience the luxury train as mentioned above, air travel to destinations, 2 nights in Hanoi, one night in Hue, 2 nights in Hoi An, 2 nights in Quy Nhon, and 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/di-tau-hoa-quy-nhon-den-da-nang-het-8-trieu-dong-dich-vu-xa-hoa-toi-dau-20240412102721160.htm