点评:★★★★☆
Travelling on the Bangkok to Chiang Mai Sleeper Train #9 was a memorable experience and definitely one worth trying. There were four of us travelling together, and having the bottom bunks worked really well. While the beds aren't the most comfortable, they're still a great option compared to spending the journey awake, and arriving in Chiang Mai after a night's sleep is a huge bonus.
When boarding, complimentary bottled water is provided, and each bed comes with a pillow, blanket, fitted sheet, personal reading light, charging port, and curtains for privacy. There's also convenient storage under the bottom bunk with enough room for your suitcase, shoes, and an extra bag.
In the morning, staff wake everyone up so the beds can be packed away, giving you the perfect chance to enjoy a beautiful sunrise with a coffee or juice.
A few things to keep in mind: the carriage lights stay on throughout the night, although the curtains help block some of the light. An eye mask is definitely worth bringing. The train is also quite noisy, with the constant rattling of the tracks, passengers moving around, and staff walking the aisles overnight. If you're a light sleeper, earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones are highly recommended. (As someone with cochlear implants, this wasn't an issue for me when they're removed overnight!)
Food is available to purchase on board, but the selection is limited, so it's a good idea to buy snacks, meals, and drinks from the station before you depart.
Overall, it was a fun and practical way to travel between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and despite a few comfort compromises, I'd happily recommend the experience.
One extra tip: pack a warm jumper or hoodie. The air conditioning runs for the entire journey and can make the carriage surprisingly cold. While it's great for reducing the humidity and keeping the train from feeling stuffy, having an extra layer will make your overnight trip much more comfortable.
翻译:★★★★☆
乘坐曼谷至清迈的9号卧铺列车是一次难忘的体验,绝对值得一试。我们一行四人,下铺非常合适。虽然床铺并非最舒适,但总比一路醒着强,而且抵达清迈后能睡个好觉,真是太棒了。
登车时,列车会提供免费瓶装水。每个床位都配备枕头、毯子、床单、阅读灯、充电接口和隐私帘。下铺下方还有方便的储物空间,足以放置行李箱、鞋子和额外的包袋。
早上,工作人员会叫醒所有乘客,以便收起床铺,让您有充足的时间一边享用咖啡或果汁,一边欣赏美丽的日出。
需要注意的是:车厢内的照明灯整夜都会亮着,虽然窗帘可以遮挡一部分光线,但建议还是带上眼罩。火车噪音很大,铁轨不断发出嘎嘎声,乘客走动,工作人员夜间在车厢过道里走来走去。如果您睡眠较浅,强烈建议您使用耳塞或降噪耳机。(我本人植入了人工耳蜗,所以这对我来说不是问题,因为晚上会把耳蜗取下来!)
车上可以购买食物,但选择有限,因此最好在出发前在车站购买零食、餐食和饮料。
总的来说,这是一种有趣且便捷的曼谷到清迈的旅行方式,尽管舒适度方面略有不足,但我仍然乐于推荐这种体验。
一个小贴士:带一件保暖的套头衫或连帽衫。空调全程开启,车厢内可能会比想象中冷。虽然空调有助于降低湿度,防止车厢闷热,但多带一件衣服会让您的夜间旅程更加舒适。