Trans-Siberian handbook
(Book)

"The guide to the world's longest railway journey with 90 maps and guides to the route, cities and towns in Russia, Mongolia & China"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A trip across Siberia on the longest continuous railway track in the world is undoubtedly the journey of a lifetime. It's also a convenient way to reach China, Mongolia or Japan. Tickets are not expensive or difficult to arrange. This acclaimed guide shows you how to organize a trip, where to get tickets, where to stay and what to see. Practical information – planning your trip; what to take; getting to Russia from Europe, North America and Australasia ; Kilometre-by-kilometre route guides covering the entire routes of the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Manchurian, Trans-Mongolian and Siberian BAM railways with 49 strip maps in English, Russian and Chinese: see where you are as you travel ; City guides and maps – the best sights, places to stay and restaurants for all budgets: Moscow, St Petersburg, Ulaan Baatar, Beijing and 32 towns in Siberia; plus Lake Baikal guide ; Siberia and the railway – the detailed history of Siberia, the construction and the running of the railway today are of great interest not only to visitors but also to armchair travellers ; With 90 maps – plus timetables, fares, Russian & Chinese phrases ; New 9th edition a 16pp color introduction and trip planner.