Luxury train New Year's Eve journey starts from NT$108,000 per person

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin

 

As the year draws to a close, besides attending concerts with loved ones, joining countdown fireworks shows, or chasing the first sunrise of the new year on New Year’s Eve, the Eastern & Oriental Express, renowned for its luxury rail journeys, and the Myanmar luxury cruise Road To Mandalay will also launch special New Year’s Eve itineraries at the end of the year. Travelers will stay in luxurious cabins aboard the train or cruise ship, traverse Malaysia’s tropical jungles on a colonial-style train, or explore the serene Irrawaddy River in Myanmar aboard a deluxe cruise, immersing themselves in a unique New Year’s atmosphere. The prices start at £2,210 (approximately NT$108,000) and £2,500 (approximately NT$122,000) per person, respectively.

The Eastern & Oriental Express’s four-night special New Year’s Eve journey departs from Singapore on December 29, passing through Malaysia and arriving in Bangkok. Travelers will attend a beach party in Hua Yai, Pattaya, on New Year’s Eve, sipping fine wines while watching dazzling fireworks to welcome 2013. On New Year’s morning, they can further enjoy the scenic beauty of the country by cruising along the River Kwai after a celebratory champagne brunch.

The Road To Mandalay luxury cruise’s New Year voyage runs from December 26, 2012, to January 2, 2013. Departing from the ancient city of Mandalay, it sails down Myanmar’s largest river—the Irrawaddy River—to the ancient capital of Bagan, home to over 2,000 temples. The journey offers several unique experiences, such as practicing yoga or meditation on the cruise’s top deck or at riverside pagodas at sunrise each day, admiring local tribal handicraft exhibitions on the upper deck, enjoying ancient indigenous music heritage, and visiting nearby historic temples.

In addition, travelers can deeply engage with local culture through traditional Myanmar ethnic costume performances and have the opportunity to witness the Ramayana (Yamayana) traditional drama, which vividly showcases local color. They may also observe novice ordination ceremonies at local temples, witnessing the first step boys take to become monks. On New Year’s Eve, guests will participate in a series of celebrations following dinner, commencing with sunset cocktails. Live band performances will accompany travelers with melodious tunes as they welcome the new year. For more details, visit the official website at www.orient-express.com.

 

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