Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway

Your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice for one of the world's greatest railway journeys. Gaze through the window at the unfurling landscape as you pass, glimpse Lake Baikal, Russia's sacred sea, or gawk at Moscow's Kremlin at one end of your journey and Beijing's Forbidden City at the other—all with your trusted travel companion.

This comprehensive guide is packed with colour maps and images throughout, plus highlights and itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. You'll find insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots, plus essential information at your fingertips including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices. Honest reviews cover all budgets for eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, and shopping, revealing hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience, covering the history of the railway and Siberian travel, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese culture and cuisine, plus landscapes and wildlife. The guide covers Moscow, St Petersburg, Beijing, and the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian, Trans-Manchurian, and Baikal-Amur Mainline routes, making it perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.