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Mongolia may only be home to 1.7 people per km², but this vast and untouched landscape boasts an abundance of wildlife. There are a number of hotspots that allow visitors to go wildlife watching, whether you stay close to the city after arriving in Ulaanbaatar by train, or wish...

With its rugged landscape, nomadic culture and untouched wildernesses, Mongolia provides the ultimate destination for those looking to get back to basics. As a leading provider of Trans-Siberian Rail Cruises, we often encourage people to take the time to visit this stunning...

Many travellers use Huhehot as a base when taking a multi-day tour to the wilds of Inner Mongolia. These tours offer a chance to experience the nomadic lifestyle of the region, and camp with the local people. However, if you don’t have the time to spend several days in the...

Huhehot, also known as Hohhot or Hushi, and formerly known as Kweisui, is the capital of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. It is an often overlooked region of the country, considered as offering visitors little but desert and grasslands. This couldn’t be further from...

Harbin is most famous for its Ice and Snow Festival. Held every January, it showcases impressive sculpture work by Chinese and international artists, all made from ice. It began in 1963, and is now the largest festival of its kind, although similar ones have popped up in Japan,...

By Chinese standards, Harbin is a relatively small city. That said, it is still almost 20 kilometres from north to south, so being able to get around by public transport is going to be very useful. Because of its size and relatively low population density (compared to Shanghai,...

Though you might not think of China as a typical skiing destination, skiing is becoming more and more popular. The Heilongjiang province, of which Harbin is the capital, gets cold enough every winter to guarantee sufficient snowfall and make it a great place to base yourself for...

Famous for its annual Ice Festival, Harbin is a dynamic and fascinating city with a rich history, good food, and plenty of great museums to visit when the festival isn’t on. If you’re looking for something off the beaten path to do while in this northern Chinese city, look no...

With just 1.7 people per km², Mongolia has the lowest population density of all the independent countries on the planet. However, its inhabitants still know how to throw a great party. The Naadam Festival is one of the biggest and best cultural celebrations in the Mongolian...

Mongolia may be known for its vast emptiness, but there are plenty of things to do and to see all year round. Whether you are taking on the epic journey by train courtesy of one of our Classic Trans-Siberian Trips or devising your own itinerary, Mongolia’s long history and its...