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A Trans Siberian railway break can be the ultimate adventure - and with this three-part series of articles you can learn something about what you might expect on such a holiday. While you can travel either way along the route, a number of tours begin in Beijing and end in Moscow. Usually, you'll get a few days to explore the Chinese capital and its plethora of attractions. Highly recommended are the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Beijing Zoo, the Temple of Heaven and the Ming tombs, among other must-sees. Sadly, it's unlikely you'll be able to see everything that you'll want to see over the course of a few days, but you should be able to see the main sights. Once on the train out of Beijing, you will head to Erlian, where you will be required to change trains due to the different gauges used in the Chinese and Russian railways. It might take a while to get through the passport control procedures at the border, but generally you will find that you can pass through relatively quickly. This new train will be your mode of transport for much of the rest of your Trans Siberian tour and should offer all of the basic amenities you need. Food is usually served via a restaurant car, or you can make your own arrangements and purchase meals at station stops. Sleep-wise, a standard class train features four-berth carriages containing all of the bedding you will need plus towels and other essentials, while first class carriages will carry just two berths. Moving on from Erlian, you will arrive in Ulan-Bator. The Mongolian capital city has much to see and do, including Terelj National Park where you can take in some stunning scenery, go horse riding and stay in a Ger camp to sample the local food and customs. The centre of the city has numerous historical and cultural sights, including Sukhbaatar Square, Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolian History and the museum at Bogd Khaan Palace. After Ulan-Bator you will move on out of Mongolia and into Russia - where, arguably, the real adventure begins... Visit Intourist to book a Trans Siberian railway holiday including a guided tour from Beijing to Moscow on a Trans-Siberian express train. Intourist has been opening the gates to travellers wanting to experience the enigmatic spirit of Russia, Ukraine and the Baltics for over 70 years. We have an extensive network of offices, hotels and suppliers and are proud of our unrivalled know-how and ability to provide you with the most reliable, up-to-date, specialist knowledge available anywhere on the market.
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