Moscow
The Russian Capital, the country's administrative and spiritual heart, the starting-point of the Trans-Siberian Express, and much much more......
St Petersburg
Capital during the Tsarist Era, and a monument to its founder and creator, Peter the Great. A complete contrast in every possible way to Moscow
Golden Ring
Ancient churches and rural wooden architecture, a peaceful haven which is only hours by road but centuries in time from Moscow or St Petersburg
Western Siberia - Ekaterinburg
A chance to see a typical Siberian city with some rather special hidden attractions - the gateway from Europe to Asia!
Central Siberia - Lake Baikal
The world's largest lake, set in a massive National Park, is the golden eye of Siberia. A must-see stop for anyone taking a Trans-Siberian trip.
Sightseeing, trekking, and even scuba....
Buryatia - Truly Asiatic Siberia
See the continuing asiatic traditions of the native peoples of Siberia - Buddhist monasteries, shamans, Old Believers...
Mongolia - Ulaanbaatar
The Mongolian Capital hides a wealth of cultural attractions behind the appearance of soviet colonisation - Buddhist Monasteries, the former Residence of the Priest-Kings. A great side-trip on the Trans-Mongolian Express.
Mongolia - Life of the Nomads
Venture out onto the Steppe, and experience the vast empty plains of Mongolia. Options to have some basic western conveniences - or share the life of Mongolian Nomads.
China - Beijing
The far end of the Trans-Manchurian and Trans-Mongolian train routes - the present-day capital of China. A mixture of high-rise modernism and ancient tradition.
China - onward to Hong Kong
By train southwards to Hong Kong, either directly, or via the historic city of Xian and the "bright-lights" city of Guangzhou.
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