Watching the changing Asian scenery from the Observation Car conjures up an image of a more romantic era of travel, as this quarter-mile (half-kilometer) string of immaculate cream carriages sweeps from Thailand into Malaysia, crossing wooden viaducts and scenic bridges as it goes.
You’ll pause at the Kwai River for a short cruise, and again at George Town for a rickshaw ride around the city. Cultural and geographical diversity are features of this epic ride, which begins with the bustle of Bangkok and terminates in Singapore, a melting pot of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures.