Chapter 139: The Orient Express

In the context of the boom in rail tourism in Europe.

On October 4, 1883, a milestone in the history of the railway was born.

The first Orient Express leaves the Paris train station.

Carrying the steam, he traveled all the way through the Alps, through Budapest, Bucharest, and finally to Constantinople, now Istanbul.

Since then, this legendary train has grown to gain a reputation for its high fares, comfort and luxury.

It constantly carries nobles, celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and dignitaries to and from major European cities.

It was not until the 1920s that the fame of the Orient Express spread far to Eurasia and entered its heyday.

At this time, it not only became the favorite of the powerful and wealthy at the time, but also almost synonymous with passionate exotic travel or luxury travel, and even attracted many spies and fraudsters to flock to it.

As a result, composers and writers grasped the pulse of the times and used it as inspiration and material to create a large number of literary and artistic works.

There are roughly 6 movies, 19 books, and a song.

For example, the world-famous suspense "Murder on the Orient Express" was inspired by author Agatha Christie.

Since it was created in 1934, this film has swept the world, and has been remade into a movie N times, becoming a big IP with great artistic vitality.

In turn, these works have made the Orient Express more famous and legendary.

So much so that for a hundred years, this train has always maintained a hard-to-find situation.

It continues to operate as a "mobile luxury palace" and a "five-star hotel on the train".

So in Zhuoqun's view, this train is the second miracle of Europe equivalent to Nice.

It is the ultimate journey that must be experienced in a person's life if there are conditions.

Specifically, when it comes to the particularity of this train, in fact, it has begun to show its difference from the beginning of the ticket inspection.

Adhering to the century-old tradition, the Orient Express adheres to the system that all passengers must check in at least half an hour before the train departs, otherwise their seats will be cancelled.

So forty minutes before the departure of the train from Paris, a mobile ticket counter was erected at the entrance of the platform by two stout men in uniform.

They then spread a red blanket in front of the counter and respectfully waited for the well-dressed upper-class people to step on the red carpet and board the bus.

In order to highlight the noble status of the passengers of this train.

You know, the seventeen carriages are only 188 passengers at full, but each ticket price is at least 5,000 euros or more.

So it's not an exaggeration to say so.

In fact, when Zhuo Qun boarded the train with Bei Lu and Fan Hong, it felt like they were at the Cannes Film Festival.

It is also in the spotlight and accepts the supreme worship of everyone.

The difference is only that there is no spotlight to take pictures, Zhuo Qun will not be shaken with garlic under his feet, and they still carry a lot of luggage on this trip.

Interestingly, at this time, Beilu realized that she was worried about too much luggage at first, which was completely unnecessary.

In fact, their group of four suitcases and two bags is already a few.

Because she found that the other passengers who boarded the sightseeing train carried more things than her.

Louis Vuitton, Hermès ...... Almost all of them are a bunch of extravagant suitcases.

There are round boxes for hats, iron boxes for dressing, square boxes for shoes, and musical instruments for violins......

There are even some noble ladies and rich women who board the car with several of their famous dogs

As if if you didn't put on such a show, you wouldn't be worthy of this trip.

And the most amazing thing is that even in the context of contemporary society, no matter how enthusiastic the tourists are, they put on a luxurious style, and there is no sense of disobedience.

Because the current owner of the Orient Express, based on the desire to maintain the atmosphere of the golden age of rail travel at the end of the nineteenth century.

The train was deliberately remodeled, both inside and out, to restore the pattern of the early trains.

This world-renowned luxury train for slow travel is now a modern function with a classic artistic appearance.

Therefore, in front of the mysterious dark blue body unique to the Orient Express, the highly literate conductors wore uniform navy blue uniforms with gold trim to carry luggage, run luggage, and provide meticulous and thoughtful service for passengers.

Anyone who sees this will feel that the years are flying before your eyes, and it seems to go back in time for a moment.

It is as if you are in the environment of the last century, when European high-class men and women traveled.

Needless to say, when you enter the car, the atmosphere is definitely stronger than the outside.

In fact, it was only as soon as Beilu stepped on the carriage that she truly understood why this train was so famous.

Light scents, brown wooden carriages, plush carpets, delicate and elegant marquetry, rich art decorations, and antique furniture.

Immediately brought her into the past with a warm glow, almost making it impossible for her to tell what era she was in.

When a waiter ushered them to their adjoining luxury suites, even greater surprises awaited them.

This is almost the most spacious room on the train, and each luxury suite is made up of two double rooms.

There is a sofa with a backrest, footrests, a small table, a lamp, and a small Xiaoice box full of drinks.

In the bag next to the sofa, there are various books on the subject of the Oriental Train, which are available free of charge.

The cover of the travel brochure and the information sheet is Marlene Dietrich, a star who used to travel frequently on the Oriental Train.

In addition, the walls are decorated with mahogany mosaics, and heavy pleated curtains are hung.

White sheets and wool blankets are printed with the Orient Express.

High-quality toiletries, sparkling crystal decorations, silver mirrors without a trace of dust.

There's even a large bathtub and shower for soaking.

You can still take a shower on the train, isn't it magical?

Of course, as VIP travelers with the highest level of consumption, Zhuoqun must have special privileges that others cannot enjoy.

It was covered with white tablecloths, and there were some high-end gifts for free.

A bottle of champagne in a silver bucket, a basket of fresh fruit, and a metal rack for chocolates and sweets.

Beilu saw a card hanging on the wine bottle and picked it up to take a closer look.

Unfortunately, although the handwriting on it is elegant, it is written in French.

In the end, Zhuo Qun translated on his behalf, "Train manager Oliver Pierponde, I salute you and wish you a pleasant journey."

"It's amazing, I can't wait to drive. It's so wonderful that I never thought there would be such a comfortable way to travel. Beilu couldn't help but sigh in surprise, and took out a bill from her bag and handed it to the waiter.

When I got it, I found that it was a twenty-euro tip, which made the waiter very happy.

His face was full of joy, and he bowed respectfully and went out.

But Bei Lu didn't expect that Zhuo Qun shook his head with a smile, denying the praise she had just made.

"It's a little early to say that. Some people may soon become uncomfortable. ”

"What? Who are you talking about?" asked Belo in surprise.

Zhuo Qun coughed lightly and said, "On the Orient Express, there is a dress code. No matter how formal the attire is, it can't be overdone. Especially for dinner, there is a special dress code, and you must wear a formal dress or evening dress. Because for passengers, coming to this noble restaurant is already a status symbol, not only for eating, but also for socializing. Although it is better during the day, you can wear casual clothes, but you can't wear a t-shirt and jeans, so when eating, Fan Hong may have to wear your clothes......"

A few minutes of silence followed.

In Bei Lu's forced smile, Zhuo Qun's peeking eyes.

The tomboy in a black shirt and black jeans had his face twitching.

It took a long time for her expression to hold back a sentence.

"I'd rather skip meals and change my clothes. ”

Zhuo Qun sighed softly again.

"It's up to you, but the speed of this train is only 60 to 70 kilometers per hour, and our journey is the longest historical journey, so the time is three days and two nights......"