Overview for Siberia and Mongolia
The Trans Siberian Railway traverses Russia, Mongolia and China, with the main line running from Vladivostok to Moscow. The entire journey takes a minimum of seven days to complete the staggering 9288 km.
The Trans Mongolian service connects with the Trans Siberian Railway at Ulan Ude, close to Lake Baikal, and journeys across from Beijing via the grass steppes of Mongolia. Beijing is China’s cultural heart and sights such as the astounding Great Wall of China and ancient Forbidden City should not be missed.
The mysticism of Mongolia has been experienced for many years and the country is known for its immense grasslands, nomadic locals and a history of violence. Just 70 kilometres out of the Ulaanbaatar is Terelj National Park offering some of the most attractive scenery of the country.
As the world’s largest country by mass, Russia presents a vast variety of choices to the traveller. Moscow is the country’s capital and is a fascinating combination of ancient and modern. St Petersburg is a highlight of any trip to Russia with its fascinating historical sights. Vladivostok is the Russian Far East on the coast of the Sea of Japan, and is surrounded by peninsulas, peaks and islands.
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When to go
The Trans Siberian and Trans Mongolian Railways run year round with the majority of travellers journeying between May and September when the weather is warmer and daylight hours longer.