A 14-day luxury rail journey through Vietnam and China has been added to the 2026 line-up for Golden Eagle Luxury Trains, to be partly operated by its new train, the Vietnam Express.
The Treasures of the East adventure begins in Ho Chi Minh City and concludes in Shanghai, combining ancient culture, natural beauty and high-end comfort aboard two premium trains.
Designed by Golden Eagle founder and rail travel pioneer Tim Littler, the new itinerary features the debut of the Vietnam Express — a stylish train offering Indochine-inspired ensuite cabins, a refined bistro car, and the brand’s signature attentive service.
The journey continues into China on the iconic Golden Eagle Silk Road Express, offering passengers seamless luxury as they traverse some of Asia’s most storied landscapes. Guests will experience immersive cultural excursions including a speedboat tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a private Ha Long Bay cruise, and a jeep safari through Ninh Binh’s dramatic limestone karsts. In China, highlights include a Wuyi Mountain tea experience, porcelain crafting in Jingdezhen, a private cruise on Guilin’s Lijiang River, and sunset yacht sailing on Shanghai’s Huangpu River. Departing in April 2026, the Treasures of the East package is all-inclusive, covering luxurious rail accommodation, gourmet meals and drinks, guided off-train excursions, top-tier hotel stays, all gratuities, transfers, and even a UK-registered doctor onboard for peace of mind.
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The journey continues into China on the iconic Golden Eagle Silk Road Express, offering passengers seamless luxury as they traverse some of Asia’s most storied landscapes. Guests will experience immersive cultural excursions including a speedboat tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a private Ha Long Bay cruise, and a jeep safari through Ninh Binh’s dramatic limestone karsts. In China, highlights include a Wuyi Mountain tea experience, porcelain crafting in Jingdezhen, a private cruise on Guilin’s Lijiang River, and sunset yacht sailing on Shanghai’s Huangpu River. Departing in April 2026, the Treasures of the East package is all-inclusive, covering luxurious rail accommodation, gourmet meals and drinks, guided off-train excursions, top-tier hotel stays, all gratuities, transfers, and even a UK-registered doctor onboard for peace of mind.
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