A Journey by the Trans-Siberia Railway

In the middle of 2005 I travelled from Beijing to Moscow by train, a distance of 7,865 km. The line from Beijing to Ulan Ude in Siberia, passing through Mongolia, is known as the Trans-Mongolian Railway. The line from Ulan Ude to Moscow is part of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The other part of the Trans-Siberian Railway runs eastwards from Ulan Ude to Vladivostok, Russias important naval base on the Pacific coast.

I travelled with my wife, our younger son and a friend for 35 days, taking in the Mongolian capital of Ulaan Baatar, the ... (more)

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article published 3/30/2006

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Thanks again, I was so happy to see these pix over again, and relive my wonderful memories of my trip around Russia! The marvels of the Hermitage Museum, the fascinating and beautiful insides of the subways, the terrific and PERFECT ballet, in the small theatre next to the Hermitage Museum, the frustration at not having enough time to see MORE, and etc,!it really helps to see your terrific photos! I only wish you'd had time to put some captions, explaining some things!! Loved the butterflies on flowers, especially!!
— Eleanor Robb, February 8, 2008

Magnificent, Splendid, Wonderful....
Wanted badly to do this trip but ended up in XinJiang this May, 2006. Well, there's always a next time. Will email you for more info.... Ciao!
— le petit prince, June 30, 2006

Fanatstic pics of a great adventure. I have seen hundreds of photos of the "onion" topped churchs and still can get over how great they look. Thanks.
— Clay Sneller, April 6, 2006

I don't know which I like themost.
The yurt in the hills, the butterflies or all those onion domed churches. Great pictures. Many Thanks
— Danna Farabee, March 31, 2006

Excellent photo travel essay. A 35-day ride on the Trans-Siberian Railway! I am sure it was full of adventure and excitement for you. How was the journey done? Did you stop at various destinations along the route for a few days' each? Thanks for sharing - Jeremy (Homepage: www.pbase.com/jeremy101).
— Jeremy, March 31, 2006

Great stuff!
Thank you. Very fascinating pictures.
— soh gt, March 30, 2006

Thank you, thank you, for all the fascinating, wonderful, thrilling photos! Please post the descriptions soon, I can hardly wait to read them!!
— Eleanor Robb, March 30, 2006