Great Asian Railway Journeys

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  • BBC Two
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  • Documentary History Travel

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Hong Kong
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Michael Portillo begins his journey in Hong Kong. Michael’s railway highlights include the cable funicular to the top of Hong Kong’s highest mountain and the enviably efficient mass transit system.
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Chiang Mai to the River Kwai
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Michael helps out at an elephant hospital and tries his hand at umbrella-making. Steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo embarks on a two-part rail adventure through .. show full overview
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Bangkok to Hua Hin
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Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Thailand by rail, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw’s guide. He steps into the ring under the guidance of champion trainer Master Toddy to learn .. show full overview
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Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An
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Michael Portillo boards Vietnam’s spectacular Reunification Railway to make a 1,000-mile journey from Ho Chi Minh City in the south to the capital, Hanoi. Michael visits the vast .. show full overview
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Hue to Halong Bay
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Michael Portillo continues his thousand-mile journey aboard the Reunification Railway from Ho Chi Minh City in the south to the capital, Hanoi, and on to the vast northern port of .. show full overview
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Jakarta to Borobudur
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Michael Portillo’s 2500-mile railway tour of south east Asia reaches its southern most point in Indonesia. Michael's journey begins on the island of Java at the heart of this archipelago .. show full overview
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Yogyakarta to Surabaya
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Michael Portillo’s railway journey following his 1913 guidebook continues in Indonesia. Beginning in Java’s royal city, Yogyakarta, Michael visits the Sultan’s Palace and witnesses the .. show full overview
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Penang to Cameron Highlands
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Michael Portillo’s south east Asian travels reach Malaysia - once a British colony. Michael’s journey begins on the island of Penang, Britain’s first stronghold in the region. Here he .. show full overview
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Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru
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Following his 1913 Bradshaw’s guidebook, Michael Portillo continues his exploration of the Malaysian peninsula. Beginning in its dynamic and diverse capital, Kuala Lumpur, Michael's .. show full overview
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Singapore
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Michael Portillo’s south east Asian railway tour reaches its final stop - Singapore. The island city-state at the southern tip of Malaysia is one of Asia’s biggest success .. show full overview

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