Asia

Experience the incredible beauty of one of the most varied continents in the world. From the peak of snow-covered Mount Fuji, to the serene waters of Halong Bay, there is an unquestionably vast array of magnificence in China, Japan, Vietnam and Cambodia that simply must be seen by any discerning travel enthusiast.

From balmy climates and sun-soaked beaches to rugged mountaintops dusted with snow and cities filled with fresh, crisp winter air, Asia spoils you for choice in the winter months.

An enormous and varied continent, whether you'd prefer to escape the bleak climate of the UK and enjoy some much-needed sun, or embrace cooler temperatures in some of the world's most enticing destinations, Asia is a destination which promises to deliver.

Trains are, without a doubt, one of the best ways to see both the exotic and everyday panoramas of a destination as you speed on by, and this is no less true in Japan.

Step on board the incredible Shinkansen, or 'bullet trains', as they whisk you smoothly from city to city on high-tech maglev tracks. Ultra-modern and incredibly comfortable, these routes are one of the most innovative ways to enjoy travelling throughout Japan and its islands, picking up speeds of up to 200 miles per hour.

A melting pot of cultures with a myriad of languages, you'll hear Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Khmer in the countries you visit with Rail Discoveries. A multitude of currencies are also used here. In Japan, you have the yen. In China, the yuan, where Cambodia has real and Vietnam has dong (both
these countries also accept US dollars).

Despite all the different languages and currencies, flight times are fairly similar, with flights from London to Tokyo lasting 11 hours and 50 minutes, and flights from London to Hanoi taking 11 hours and 40 minutes.