Taking a train to see the scenery is a must for traveling in Switzerland.
The Glacier Express, which began operating in June 1930, is an enduring "top internet celebrity" among Swiss sightseeing trains. The 300-kilometer journey and the average speed of 40 kilometers per hour connect the two major tourist destinations of Zermatt and St. Moritz; the configuration that keeps pace with the times and the warm and considerate service have made it one of the "Top 10 Luxury Trains in Europe".
On the way from Zermatt to Lugano, I took a section of the Glacier Express. Inside the car, the huge glass goes straight to the ceiling, which is eye-catching and bright; outside the window, there are sometimes glaciers and snow-capped mountains, plateau lakes, sometimes lush pastures, quiet villages, and a dazzling series of beautiful pictures, just like traveling through a fairy tale kingdom...