Photos from the transmongolian railway intrepid travel blog. We offer custom designed tours along the transmongolian railway to fit any budget. Trans mongolian express golden eagle luxury trains. We shot this footage during a trans mongolian and trans siberian travel from beijing china to ulaanbataar mongolia capital then to irkusk siberia,russia and ending in moscow russia.
Transmongolian train times moscow ulan bator beijing real. This is an amazing adventure for aspiring travellers seeking a great experience in a short time. Explore what trains 003 and 004 have to offer along the transmongolian. Travel the rails with the trans siberian and trans mongolian railways. Russias greatest cities, remote siberia, mongolia and the gobi desert and beijing. Beginning of transmongolian railway adventures beijing to ulan bator. Transmongolian adventure in russia, asia g adventures. From bustling beijing to the hermitage in st petersburg, travel halfway around the world in three incredible weeks.
Many people dont realise, but the transsiberian railway is actually made up of a few different lines, of which the transmongolian is one other options include the transmanchurian line, which slopes off to beijing and the transmongolian line, which hooks down to. At summer 2010, i travelled from my home town tampere, finland to beijing, china all the way by train, taking the legendary trans siberian and trans mongolian railway routes. The train 005006 is an international express train operating 12 times a week between moscow and ulanbator along the transmongolian route. Weve got 20 tours going to trans mongolian, starting from just 16 days in length, and the longest tour is 30 days.
Beginning in moscow, your trip on the legendary transsiberian railway will take you across the steppe to experience secluded mongolias colourful culture. Incredible doesnt begin to describe this railway journey from russia to china. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. Travelling on the transmongolian train from beijing to ulan bator is the rail journey of a lifetime. We also sell tickets for those who want to organize their own journey. To help you figure out your transmongolian train journey, heres some information from our trip. But certainly one of my most memorable trips was taking the transmongolian train from beijing to moscow. Sep 21, 2011 a video diary of a journey on one of the longest stretches of rail road in the world, running from moscow in russia to beijing in china. Tours along trans siberian and trans mongolian railway. The train follows the transsiberian railway until ulanude, where it splits off and takes the transmongolian route. Transsiberian railway china to mongolia by train youtube. We shot this footage during a transmongolian and transsiberian travel from beijing china to ulaanbataar mongolia capital then to irkusk siberia,russia and ending in. We departed from moscow and stopped in ekaterinburg, irkutsk, baikal lake and ulanude, the formerly closed city in which we took the trans mongolian route to ulaanbaatar to after visit the spectacular mongolian countryside. Trans siberian myths and wrong beliefs the trans siberian is a single train.
Also known as the pearl of siberia it is home to a unique breed of freshwater seal and over 50 species of fish including omul. Ahead of my friend and me are 6 days of endless forest of birch trees and desolate houses before travelling through the gobi desert and finally passing the great wall and entering china. A transmongolian train adventure in 2nd class hard bunks. The trains itinerary spans a vast 4,735 miles or 7,621 km from the capital of russia, across sweeping tundras. Traveling shot following a man skating a concrete ramp. Once the train leaves mongolia and heads into russia the route joins the more famous trans siberian railway. Nov 17, 2010 i thought twice about showcasing todays video montage. Beijing mongolia irkutsk baikal yekaterinburg moscow ts10 the journey of a lifetime, the transmongolian railway stretches across 3 countries, passing through mongolia and china as well as russia. It features the world famous railway route, the transmongolian. I am planning on stopping off in a few places along the way but havent decided where yet. Transmongolian adventure by g adventures with 14 tour. Elaborate guide on how to travel the trans mongolian railway. Why travel the trans mongolian railway this tmr trans mongolian railway will take you on an adventure of a lifetime and takes you from moscow all the way to beijing the trains itinerary spans a vast 4,735 miles or 7,621 km from the capital of russia, across sweeping tundras.
Riding on the famous trans mongolian railway was something we had both wanted to do for a long time, and being greeted by the train attendant wearing white gloves was like a dream come true. Kara and i just completed our 11 day transsiberian journey from moscow to vladivostok. There were many modes of transportation that we could have taken to get from china to mongolia, but we both love travelling by train and were really. Googles free service instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between english and over 100 other languages. This is our journey on the transmongolian train from beijing to ulan bator, along with some extra tips on how to. Our trans mongolian adventure takes us into mongolia and a 3 night stay in its capital, ulaan baatar. This tmr trans mongolian railway will take you on an adventure of a lifetime and takes you from moscow all the way to beijing. Transmongolian express in china, asia g adventures. This was going to be an epic adventure on one of the greatest rail journeys of the world. The seats recline, some carriages have a toilet, and even tvs playing old school russian movies. Please consult with the operator directly for the recent price. To help you figure out your trans mongolian train journey, heres some information from our trip. Come on board for an adventure through three nations russia, mongolia and china via the transsiberian railroad and the transmongolian railroad.
The train has 1st and 2nd class compartments and a restaurant car. So, with my girlfriend in tow and my camera in hand, i made metaphorical tracks for st. All you need to discover if you are taking the trans mongolian train ride share this. Baikal and is a major highlight on our transmongolian journey. Aug 08, 2015 the transsiberian railway is an epic rail journey that, depending on which route you take, could span up to 9289km, 2 continents and 3 countries taking up to a week if you travel nonstop. Simple these longdistance trains are warm, comfortable, and offer a great insight into the people and their way of life. The journey tends to be slow and very gentle, with the train stopping for hours in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. In relation to food, it totally depends on the routetrain as to what meals will be available in the dining car but do not expect outstanding cuisine and it will be overpriced for what it is. For instance, along the route between moscow and beijing, there are at least two rail lines. The shortest of the 3 rail routes on our trans siberian railroad map is the trans mongolian at 7,621 km 4,735 miles and runs from moscow to beijing.
Petes ts17 on this tour, well begin our transmongolian journey in the fascinating chinese capital, beijing, travelling across the mongolian steppe via exotic ulan bator and into russia. The transsiberian railroad actually has three main routes. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Gobi desert, mongolia coming from the south, the transmongolian railway connects china and russia, offering amazing beauties from the rear window. Oct 28, 2017 welcome to the ultimate guide to riding the transsiberian railway. If you happen to change passports before departure, please reach out to our sales team with your new passport details so they can notify our teams on the ground.
I loved the train journey, chatting to the locals, making food, using the hot water urns at the end of the carriage and having the wheels changed on the mongoliachina border was a fantastic experience. Transsiberian express undoubtedly the worlds greatest railway journey, the transsiberian railway runs like a steel ribbon across mysterious russia. Taking the trans mongolian train from ulaanbaatar to siberia. Trans mongolian express includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Travelling on the trans siberian mongolian is a great experience. The police may also make more careful inspection of the compartments due to the. Naadam is the one and only big event in mongolia a spectacularly colourful national festival. Passport please confirm the tour with the same passport you will be travelling with on the transmongolian express. The train from china to mongolia is part of the larger trans mongolian railway route. Experience the transmongolian express eastbound trans. Transmongolian express ulaanbaatar, mongolia activities.
But there are also connecting services that can bring you all the way from asia through to europe, namely the trans mongolian from beijing to moscow via mongolia and the tranmanchurian which does the same thing except bypasses mongolia. Jul 26, 20 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. In this video, im taking the trans mongolian train from ulaanbaatar to siberia novosibirsk. As far as trips of a lifetime are concerned, well, i think its possible to have many of them to be honest. We spent 7 nights sleeping on the train, 4 nights sleeping in cities a long the way, and consumed far too many instant. Trans mongolian train, train tickets in mongolia, trans. This train crosses siberia, cuts across mongolia and the gobi desert, then enters china and passes through the great wall. Hi there i am planning a trip on the trans siberian railway from moscow to beijing through mongolia in december this year.
The trans siberian train journey from russia through mongolia to china. The definitive guidebook is bryn thomass transsiberian handbook the independent the handbook was really brilliant everyone we met on the train had. Transmongolian express eastbound naadam festival 2020. The transmongolian is a line on the transsiberian railway that follows an old caravan route from china to russia across mongolia. Beginning in moscow, your trip on the legendary trans siberian railway will take you across the steppe to experience secluded mongolias colourful culture. From the sometimes horrible conditions on the trains, to. Share train carriages with locals and spend nights in a mongolian ger and a cozy russian guesthouse. Many people dont realise, but the transsiberian railway is actually made up of a few different lines, of which the transmongolian is one. Transmongolian itinerary 20 days etramping travel blog. Transmongolian railway trains 003 and 004 plan real russia.
Trans mongolian adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Golden eagle transsiberian express golden eagle luxury trains. Seating is an option on some trains, i wouldnt choose this for an overnight journey but its comfy and spacious and perfect for shorter trips. In my cabin this time, i meet a mongolian guy that seems quite disturbed by my presence. Photo about trans mongolian train, exotic trip, mongolia. Train to mongolia the trans mongolian railway connects the trans siberian railway from ulan ude in russia to erenhot and beijing in china through the capital ulan bator. You will be provided with a transfer to the railway station, where our guide will advise, and assist in purchasing provisions for the train if desired, accompany you to the platform, ensure that everyone is settled.
Medium shot of a man making a handrail skate trick. Trans siberian timetables there are hundreds of trains running across russia and the trans siberian network. Just wanted to share a short video from our epic 9610 km journey on trans mongolian journey. This trip is considered one of the greatest adventures in the world. Transmongolian express mongolia activities lonely planet. Actually, the trans siberian railway and the trans mongolian railway were created to connect the outskirts of russia with the main cities. Mar 05, 2016 the trans mongolian offers a whole different experience compared to the trans siberian. For five hours we wind our way through tunnels along. Transmongolian express tour take the longest train. As youve likely guessed by now, there were no shortage of photo opportunities along the way.
Transmongolian railway adventure best russia tours 2020. Our westbound trans mongolian adventure begins in mongolia and an extended stay in its capital, ulaan baatar. Click here to download royaltyfree licensing videos from videvo today. The scenery and landscapes are fantastic and the overall train experience is very positive. Transsiberian train times timetables 20192020 real russia. Mongolia is famous for its endless green steppes, grazing livestock and white. Remember to download a cyrillic keyboard so your mongolian and russian friends can type words in it too. Lake baikal is the deepest lake in the world and holds 20 per cent of the worlds freshwater.
Our transmongolian adventure takes us into mongolia and a 3 night stay in its capital, ulaan baatar. The k3 train departs from the main beijing railway. Passing through ulaanbaatar and the gobi desert, it connects the city of ulan ude, russia, to jining, china, where it connects to the chinese railway system, continuing south to beijing. The ultimate guide to riding the transsiberian railway. Trans mongolian express independent sundowners overland. How to survive on the trans mongolian railway modern trekker. Trans babe roberta cortes gets her shecock sucked and ass railed by a guy. Trans mongolian train exotic travel, mongolia stock image. Petersburg and then literal tracks, courtesy of the transmongolian railway, to beijing. Transsiberian and transmongolian railway travel guide. The legendary transsiberiantrans mongolian railway will take you across the steppe to experience secluded mongolias colourful culture and stunning gobi desert, then crosses siberia westbound to reach moscow at the end of this amazing journey. What is commonly called the trans siberian is in fact a railway network used by many different trains.
You can make this epic journey in either direction, starting or ending in moscow or beijing. During the harsh winters in siberian, this was the only way to travel in siberia and even nowadays, the route is just as busy in winter as in summer. This train is unique because it is frequently filled with russian and mongolian traders with their goods. We departed from moscow and stopped in ekaterinburg, irkutsk, baikal lake and ulanude, the formerly closed city in which we took the transmongolian route to ulaanbaatar to after visit the spectacular mongolian. To go through three countries, through different climates, surrounds, encounter different cuisine, meet different folk, see asia turn into europe bit by bit, is a special. Beijing mongolia irkutsk baikal yekaterinburg moscow ts10 the journey of a lifetime, the trans mongolian railway stretches across 3 countries, passing through mongolia and china as well as russia. Looking out at inner mongolia from the transmongolian express on route to ulaan baatar from beijing, china. The transmongolian railway, the countrys main railroad line, was constructed between 1949 and 1961 as a joint project between stalins soviet union and maos peoples republic of china as an important landlink between the three states. This 20day transcontinental odyssey takes you from the opulence of moscow and st petersburg to the grace of imperial beijing. For domestic transport, daily trains run from ulaanbaatar to darkhan, sukhbaatar, and erdenet, as well as zamynuud, choir and sainshand. Find the perfect trans mongolian train stock photo. Download free stock video footage featuring trans siberian train in mongolia.
Trans siberian train in mongolia free stock video footage. The weekly transmongolian train 4 eastbound, train 3 westbound train leaves moscow for beijing every tuesday night. Transsiberian odyssey s1 e8 raw nerves, ruined rendezvous, and a tragedy dodged transsiberian odyssey e8 duration. As mongolia was a must on our travel wish list we decided on the trans mongolian route. Russian train timetable covering the scenic transmongolian railway between moscow and beijing, via ulan bator pick your perfect train now. Disembark and spend a night in a ger before continuing on to the palaces of beijing.
Transmongolian adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Our driver will pick you up early in the morning at the hotel to transfer you to the train station. As the train eats up the miles on its journey west, well. Because of this, choosing the best train for you can be daunting. A video diary of a journey on one of the longest stretches of rail road in the world, running from moscow in russia to beijing in china. An experienced ceo will lead the way and take care of the details so you. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. They all follow the same course for the first 2050 miles outside of moscow, but then they split. Transmongolian trains are a fascinating adventure, departing ulaanbaatar, mongolia four to five times a week for beijing or hohhot, china.
Im taking the transsiberian and transmongolian train from moscow to beijing. For long stints on the train, bear in mind your battery is likely to run out and you might not be able to charge it for long. The majority of the day is free, allowing you to relax and explore moscow, or take an optional tour, before packing, and preparing, to check out of the hotel. The transsiberian railway, another dream come true. Mongolia, once the very centre of an enormous empire led by genghis khan, is a country of beautiful landscapes and nomadic people, rich in culture and history. I thought twice about showcasing todays video montage. All up, the journey from moscow to beijing takes six nights and five days, spanning 7826km. This video purpose is to see how this amazing trip looks like in 10 min. Take our transmongolian express tour, the leaders in travel to russia. Board one of the worlds great trains and ride the rails on this onceinalifetime trip across the grassy steppes of mongolia and through the taiga forests of siberia. October 2005 i just completed a two week trip from paris, france to hong kong via rail, most of the way covered on. Most people want to at least pass through mongolia and normally stop there making this the most popular route by far. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday.