Trans Siberian train trip

Posted by dasia (457 days ago)

Has anyone travelled on the Trans Siberian train from Moscow to Beijing or vice versa? Is it a good idea or not?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Aijin (part again) (445 days ago)

Try these folks...

http://www.monkeyshrine.com/home.php

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Posted by dasia (444 days ago)

Thanks for that Aijin. That site has more info on it that other sites I have looked at. Appreciated.

Do you know anyone who has done the train trip? I believe the Mongolian express (train) is better than the Siberian express (train). Better facilites I am told.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Aijin (part again) (444 days ago)

I do think it should be done and I shall do it when I get the time/excuse...

Anyhows these folk do have an 'office' in HK... it may be a tad not 5* but they know what they are talking about and what to expect... call them and arrange a time to go chat... they will be happy to answer any enquiries or concerns honestly... 2723 1376...

And just go for it... but I would suggest a decent hotel in Moscow and a flight back!... train trips are wonderful but water pressure/a real bed/food etc can be missed.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Monster (443 days ago)

Hi there. I took the trans mongolian express but it was an awefully long time ago (1992 i think). facilities on the train were basic to say the least. food could be bought at all the stops from the ladies selling anything from cooked pototoes to hardboiled eggs. champagne onboard the train was us$1 and an aweful lot was drunk! there were many touts at moscow train station offering accommodation which we took. 6 of us shared a flat in a suberb of moscow which was great fun. p.s. i was travelling alone but met people on the train. it was a great one-off experience but a one-off nevertheless! have fun :-)

(I am based in Hong Kong)