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Beijing to Ulan Batou Trans-Siberian Railway Tour
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Trans-Siberian Railway

The Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan.It is the longest railway line in the world. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea. It has connected Moscow with Vladivostok since 1916 and is still being expanded.

Trans-Siberian Railway

One of the world's epic rail journeys, the Trans-Siberian is the gateway to Lake Baikal, the earth's oldest and deepest lake; Mongolia, land of traditional nomads; Vladivostok, Russia's strategic Pacific Rim port;Beijing,the oldest capital city of China.

Vladivostok,Russia

Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia (7,621km/4,735 miles). This is considered by many to be the most interesting of the routes, yet there is only one train a week, taking six nights. Leaving Siberia, the train of Chinese coaches, with first and second class only, crosses Mongolia via the Gobi Desert to enter China.

Trans-Siberian Railway Line Map

Trans-Siberian Railway China Line Map

The favoured places to break this section of the journey are:the empty undulating grassy steppes of the Gobi desert are the main attraction, occasionally enlivened by herds of Mongolian horses or camels and clusters of yurts.Rolling steppes are a feature of the trans-Manchurian route, but the highlight along the way is passing through the Great Wall of China, where the restoration work carried ou on the wall is considered more sympathetic than on other stretches, where it has been too much rebuilt.

Trans-Siberian Railway line

Country Along the Way

Express a penchant for train travel and the next question is almost invariably, “Have you done the Trans-Siberian?” It’s the journey nearly everyone wants to do, perhaps because it’s commonly said to be the longest you can make on a single train.To enjoy the longest hours of daylight and the chance of fine weather, it’s best to go between May and September, though it’s cheaper during winter.

Worker for the Train

Train stops

Start your epic Trans-Mongolian discovery from Asia and travel from mysterious China, through endless Mongolian steppes into Siberia and then European part of Russia all the way to St. Petersburg - one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its majestic palaces and extravagant mansions. Your unforgettable rail journey will acquaint you with great world cultures and natural beauties.