ULTIMATE TRANS-MONGOLIAN

MOSCOW ● PERM ● EKATERINBURG ● KRASNOYARSK ● IRKUTSK & OLKHON ● ULAN UDE ● ULAANBAATAR ● EAST GOBI ● BEIJING

TOUR OVERVIEW

DURATION, PRICE, TOUR TYPE & DEPARTURES

27 nights from UK £ 5,775 / US $ 8,085 per person*

*Price based on 2 people travelling in a shared 4 berth second class cabin. Upgrade to your own cabin from UK £ 925 / US$ 1,295 per person. These prices are based on 2021 rates and are here to give guidance. Final quotes vary by date, exchange rates and are subject to availability.

PRIVATE TOUR - NOT A GROUP TOUR - CAN BE TAILORED 

SEASON - may to september WITH WEEKLY DEPARTURES

TOUR CODE : TS-M-BT-04

MAP & DESTINATIONS

THE STOPS VISITED ON THIS TOUR

?? MOSCOW - 2 nights

Russia’s vast and iconic capital and the start of this railway adventure.

?? PERM - 1 night

Fascinating city famous for Ice Caves and the sobering Perm 36 Gulag.

?? EKATERINBURG - 2 nights

City in the beautiful Ural Mountains where the Romanovs met their fate.

?? KRASNOYARSK - 2 nights

Busy Siberian city located on the banks of the mighty Yenisey River.

?? IRKUTSK & OLKHON ISLAND - 3 nights

Forward looking Siberian city and gateway to Lake Baikal.

?? ULAN UDE - 2 nights

East meets West in the Mongolian influenced capital of Buryatia.

?? ULAANBAATAR - 2 nights

Remote capital of Mongolia and the start of a steppe adventure.

?? EAST GOBI - 2 nights

Remote and rugged desert for those looking for some adventure.

?? BEIJING - 3 nights

China’s Capital is an eclectic mix of Imperial splendour and 21st Century Asia.

ON THE TRAINS - total 7 nights

We use the most comfortable and reliable trains possible for each leg.

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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

DAILY DESCRIPTIONS OF ACTIVITIES, MEALS & OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION

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DAY 1 - MOSCOW 

YOUR TRANS-SIBERIAN ADVENTURE STARTS IN RUSSIA’S CAPITAL OF MOSCOW

Welcome to Moscow, Russia’s capital and its largest city with more than 12 million people. It is the political and economic centre of this vast country and has many of Russia’s most famous sights, not least Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral. With over 800 years of history there is also a wealth of architecture, museums and monuments to a colourful past. Transfer by private car with an English speaking driver to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring this stunning city.

MEALS: None today.

OVERNIGHT: Budapest Hotel  ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 2 - MOSCOW 

A FASCINATING 3 HOUR WALKING TOUR OF CENTRAL MOSCOW WITH A FREE AFTERNOON

The perfect introductory walking tour of central Moscow designed to orientate and open up its hidden treasures. Your guide will take you along the main streets and less visited back roads to see the diversity of architectural styles from the austere and restrained Russian style to richly decorated Moscow Baroque, elegant Empire, fascinating Art Nouveau and even Pseudo-Chinese and Moorish. Hear stories and legends not found in the guidebooks as well as passing the most important sites in the city including the Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya street, GUM Department store, Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral.

The rest of the day is free to further explore Moscow. The exclusive Trip Guidebook we send you before your trip is full of ideas and useful information to ensure you get the most out of your time in this iconic city.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: Budapest Hotel  ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 3 - on the train 

FREE TIME TO EXPLORE RUSSIA’S CAPITAL & ITS MANY WORLD CLASS SIGHTS & DEPART FOR PERM

A free day to explore Moscow. The city has much to offer whatever the weather from the famous museums such as Pushkin Fine Arts and Tretyakov Art Gallery to more outdoor areas including the Park of the Fallen Idols and Novodevitchy Convent. Of course, if the weather is not so good Moscow is one of the few cities where a day spent on the metro is a tourist attraction with many beautiful stations to visit and all for the price of a single ticket! For relaxing we recommend the bars, galleries and cafes of the Red October district or the fabulous Gorky Park.

Transfer to the station for the train to Perm. Settle into your cabin, preferably with a copy of Boris Pasternak’s Dr Zhivago to get you in the mood!

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 4 - PERM 

FULL DAY ON THE TRAIN BEFORE AN EVENING ARRIVAL IN PERM

With luck the gentle rhythm of the train led to a good night’s sleep. A full day on the train through a region of farms, small towns and villages interspersed with birch forests.

Evening arrival in Perm with a transfer to your hotel. Known for Dr Zhivago, modern day Perm has fast reinvented itself as a cultural centre with some interesting museums and galleries amongst the soviet architecture. The real and contrasting highlights are found outside of the city. Perm 36 was a grim Gulag that has been preserved as a memorial museum dedicated to the victims of political oppression. The Kungur Ice Cave has permanent ice formations and frozen waterfalls amongst the 1.5 km network of caves. A taste of winter even at the height of summer!

MEALS: None today.

OVERNIGHT: Ural Hotel ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 5 - PERM 

SOBERING VISIT TO PERM 36 GULAG MUSEUM, KUNGUR ICE CAVE & BELOGORSKY MONASTERY

An early start today driving 2 hours out of the city to Perm 36 Gulag Camp Museum. The museum occupies the former site of one of the most notorious Soviet gulag camps in the European part of Russia and is now privately operated by descendants and friends of the former inmates. The camp remained open until the Gorbachev era, and housed many prisoners from former USSR republics who had lobbied for independence from the Soviet Union. In common with most Gulags the location is very remote and the roads which lead to it are poor.

After the sobering experience of Perm 36 we drive a further two hours to the Kungur Ice Cave with it’s spectacular formations and dramatic lighting. You will need decent shoes and warm clothing as evening in summer is cold in the cave. Drive on an hour to Belogorsky Monastery located on top of a hill with spectacular views of the rolling landscape of the Urals. The monastery was dedicated to the miraculous escape of young Crown Prince Nicholas (the future Tsar Nicholas II) from an assassin, during a visit to Turkey. Late evening return to Perm to overnight.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast (in a box) & Restaurant Lunch.

OVERNIGHT: Ural Hotel ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 6 - EKATERINBURG 

WALKING TOUR REVEALING THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF PERM & TRAIN TO EKATERINBURG

After a late breakfast begin a walking tour of the city visiting the Central Square and Opera & Ballet Theatre before walking along Sibirskaya Street, passing the hotel where Grand Prince Mikhail was arrested as well as the monument to his assassins. We will see the old riverboat station from where the Post Road to Siberia began and the Old Railway Station from where the original Trans-Siberian Railway line started. Along the way we pass places associated with the story of Dr Zhivago including the Public Reading Room and Lara's House.

After the tour a transfer to the station for the relatively short trip 5 hour trip to Ekaterinburg on either train 56, 70 or 80.

Towards the end of the day you cross the Europe-Asia continental border arriving in Ekaterinburg in the evening. Ekaterinburg is a more representative experience of a Russian city than, say, Moscow and has a rich and fascinating history. It is surrounded by beautiful, rolling countryside dotted with traditional Siberian villages. Transfer to your hotel to overnight.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: Chekhov Boutique Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 7 - EKATERINBURG

FULL DAY COUNTRYSIDE & SIBERIAN VILLAGE EXPERIENCE

Today we drive out of the city to one of the photogenic country villages* that are scattered across the rolling scenery of the Ural mountains. Here we see a traditional Siberian “izba” house - a style suited to the often extreme environment - that can be seen right across Siberia. We also visit the local museum to learn about everyday life in this part of Russia and listen to a concert of local folk music. There will be time to explore the village with your guide and you will also enjoy a traditional Siberian homestyle lunch often using locally produced and seasonal ingredients. Return to Ekaterinburg late afternoon with a free evening.

*Depending on the day of your visit this trip will be to either Koptelovo, Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha or Mironovo village all approximately 150 km from Ekaterinburg.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast & Restaurant Lunch.

OVERNIGHT: Chekhov Boutique Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 8 - on the train

CITY TOUR, VISIT THE ROMANOVS SECRET GRAVE & STAND ASTRIDE THE EUROPE-ASIA BORDER

This morning your guide will take you on a 3 hour walking tour of the city’s highlights. Stop at the central square and see statues of Ekaterinburg’s founders and leaders and learn local stories, legends (and a few jokes!) related to them. Continue to the 1905 Revolution square before the most compelling story will be told at the beautiful Church of Spilled Blood located at the Romanovs’ Death Site and Chapel of St Elizabeth. See views from the Hill of Ascension and visit the powerful Afghanistan memorial at the Square of the Red Army.

After lunch (own arrangement) drive 15 km north-west to a monastery dedicated to the Romanov’s family located on the spot where the Bolsheviks tried to hide the corpses of the Tsar and his family in a secret grave. Continue on to the continental border of Europe and Asia 20 km west of the city. On the way we make a short stop at the Memorial of Victims of the GULAGs. The Main Obelisk “Between Europe & Asia” allows you to straddle the continental divide and you also get a Certificate with a glass of sparkling wine!

Return to the city with some free time before an evening transfer to the station for your onward train. From this point on you have entered Siberia!

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 9 - on the train

YOUR FIRST DAY IN SIBERIA & THE VASTNESS OF CENTRAL RUSSIA

The scenery today is flat, often swampy or forested and with few large settlements. The major city is Omsk but there are also a few other large stops. This is a day for relaxing, socializing and getting into a good book!

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

DAY 10 - KRASNOYARSK

ARRIVAL IN & CITY TOUR OF KRASNOYARSK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Morning arrival in Krasnoyarsk where you will be met at the station to start an half day city tour. This prosperous city located on the Yenisey River is highly regarded for it’s cultural life as well as the beautiful scenery of the Stolby Nature Reserve a short distance from the city.

As a hotel room is unlikely to be ready this early we start with a city tour which begins with the monument to Andrey Dubensky, the founder of the city, which also offers superb views and Karaulnaya Hill where Paraskeva Pjatnitsa Chapel built in 1855 is located. Move on to the Annunciation temple, Intercession Cathedral and Catholic church as well as Mira Avenue, the Drama Theatre, Opera and Ballet House and Yenisey quay.

After the tour continue to your hotel to check-in with free time for the rest of the day.

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: Soft Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 11 - KRASNOYARSK

DAY TRIP TO THE STOLBY NATURE RESERVE & KRASNOYARSK DAM

Today we head out of the city firstly visiting the Hydro Power Station and Dam, Russia’s second largest. Here you can see the mighty Yenisey river which, at 4,092 km is the longest in Russia. The dam is an extraordinary feat of engineering as it had to be designed to cope with the intense cold and ice pressure of winter. Enjoy a picnic lunch before visiting the Stolby Nature Reserve and make a short walk of about 2-3 km round trip to the centre of the reserve where there are beautiful views and unusual rock formations. Time to enjoy the scenery and nature before returning to the city and a free evening.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast & Picnic Lunch.

OVERNIGHT: Soft Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 12 - on the train

FREE MORNING TO EXPLORE THE CITY BEFORE CONTINUING YOUR JOURNEY

Free time until a transfer to the station for your onward train. After Krasnoyarsk the scenery is particularly pleasant consisting of gently rolling hills and dense forests of larch, pine and, of course, birch trees. There are many rivers and ponds and if it hasn’t happened before now you will start to comprehend just how vast and untouched this part of Russia is as the sun sets on the endless taiga of Siberia.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

DAY 13 - IRKUTSK & OLKHON

ARRIVAL IN IRKUTSK WITH A TRANSFER TO OLKHON ISLAND BY PRIVATE VEHICLE & BOAT

Arrival in Irkutsk, regarded as the modern day cultural capital of Siberia, famed for its traditional wooden architecture, complimented by a vibrant cafe and restaurant culture.

First we go for a good breakfast to set you up for today’s journey. After breakfast start the trip to Olkhon island by private car or minibus finishing the journey with a short boat trip to reach the island itself. Note that in the summer months there can be a queue for the ferry and it is not possible to pre-book a place on it in advance.

Transport on to Khuzhir village, the island’s main settlement with a population of 1,500 people and check-in to the hotel before seeing the sunset at Shaman cape - note it is also possible to organise a 2 hour boat trip to see the sunset from the lake for an additional local payment.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast & Dinner.

OVERNIGHT: Lada Resort ★ ★ click to learn more.

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DAY 14 - OLKHON ISLAND

EXPLORE THE HIGHLIGHTS & VIEW POINTS OF OLKHON ISLAND BY CAR

Today we explore the island by private car. At 72 km long, Olkhon is the largest island in Lake Baikal and one of the best places from which to appreciate the serene vastness of the lake. It has varied scenery ranging from sandy beaches to the jagged cliffs of Choboi Cape.

The island is also considered one of the five poles of Shamanic energy by the Buryat people and there is certainly something spiritual about this jewel of Baikal.

MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner.

OVERNIGHT: Lada Resort ★ ★ click to learn more.

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DAY 15 - IRKUTSK

RETURN TO IRKUTSK WITH A CITY TOUR & FREE TIME TO RELAX AT YOUR HOTEL

After breakfast we make our way back to Irkutsk by boat and private mini-bus or car arriving in the afternoon at your hotel.

Once settled in you will have a 2 hour walking tour of the city centre including the park and War Memorial, some of the beautiful churches along the Angara river, the main city centre streets and the statue of Alexander III - the Tzar responsible for the Trans-Siberian railway. Return to your hotel with free time for the rest of the day.

MEALS: Breakfast at the Resort.

OVERNIGHT: Boutique Marussia Hotel ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 16 - ulan ude 

JOURNEY ALONG THE SHORE LAKE BAIKAL & BURYATIA BEFORE ARRIVAL AT ULAN UDE

Early morning transfer to the station to catch your onward train to Ulan Ude. Today is usually the scenic highlight of the journey - a day of lake, forest and mountain views. After Irkutsk the train rumbles around the Southern shore of the stunning Lake Baikal often passing within a matter of meters of the lake and providing endlessly changing vistas. You will also notice a change in the people with many more Asian faces as you enter Buryatia which has strong cultural ties to Mongolia. This is a remote and pretty section of the trip with a hint of an old Asian culture ever present.

Mid-afternoon arrival in Ulan Ude where a guide will be waiting for you. Transfer to your accommodation. Ulan-Ude is capital of the republic of Buryatia and due to it’s proximity to Mongolia has a traditional importance as a trading settlement between Russia, Mongolia and China. Famed for having the largest Lenin head in the world the other attractions are found outside of the city.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: Homestay - click to learn more.

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DAY 17 - ulan ude 

VISIT THE OLD BELIEVERS VILLAGE AND STUNNING IVOLGINSKI DATSAN

Today we leave the city to the impressive Ivolginski Datsan which has long been a center of Buddhism in Russia and has a unique Buddhist library. Continue on to the Old Believer village. The people here separated from the Russian Orthodox Church in 1666 in protest of reforms and so practice a form of the religion that stopped across much of Russia at that time. Visit their church and a small museum before lunch is in a local home and free time before returning to Ulan-Ude.

MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch at a Local House.

OVERNIGHT: Homestay - click to learn more.

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DAY 18 - on the train

VISIT ATSAGATSKI DATSAN & TRAIN ON TO THE REMOTE RUSSIAN MONGOLIAN BORDER

After breakfast drive to Atsagatski Datsan which dates back to 1825. This was a teaching monastery as well as a centre for Tibetan Medicine. Continue on to the nearby village founded in the 19th century and which still keeps the traditions and customs of the Buryats, who make up most of the population, alive. Lunch in a local house before returning to the city to catch the afternoon train on to Ulaanbaatar.

Evening arrival at the Russia-Mongolia border at Naushki passing through the border formalities before continuing into the grasslands of Mongolia during the night.

MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch at a Local House.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 19 - ULAANBAATAR

ULAANBAATAR CITY TOUR & COMFORTABLE ELSTEI GER CAMP

Early morning arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia and a truly unique destination that is for many a real highlight of the trip. Before heading out to Elstei ger camp you have breakfast and a chance to shower as well as a city tour. Mongolia’s capital is home to around a third of the entire population and has experienced a major boom in the last 10 years. There is much of cultural interest here and the tour includes Gandan Lama Monastery, impressive Sukhbaatar square and the views and Soviet monuments of Zaisan Hill.

Transfer on to Elstei Ger camp located 55 km outside of the city in the open steppe stopping at the 40 meter high Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue (a further 25 km from Elstei) that sees that most famous of Mongols survey the grasslands. Elstei offers comfortable and spacious ger accommodation with separate toilet, showering and dining facilities. Click here to learn more about ger camps in Mongolia.

A range of options are available including visits to local nomads and learning about their way of life and hiking the grasslands. There are also opportunities to for horse riding (payable locally) and, for much of the year, activities such as archery, ger building and even the opportunity to learn how to wrestle Mongolian style! Of course, you can simply relax and take in this extraordinary landscape.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Ger Camp.

OVERNIGHT: Elstei Ger Camp - click to learn more.

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DAY 20 - ULAANBAATAR

ENJOY THE STEPPE FURTHER OR RELAX AT THE GER CAMP BEFORE RETURNING TO ULAANBAATAR

A full day at Elstei Ger camp to enjoy this unique experience with assistance from your guide when required. Today is a good opportunity to range further into the steppe from the ger camp either by foot or horseback (local hire fees apply) and, if the guide is notified the night before, the kitchens can arrange a packed lunch to take.

Later in the afternoon transfer back to the city to check-in to your hotel. A free evening in the city, perhaps to delve into the city’s surprisingly vibrant eating and drinking scene.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch at the Ger Camp.

OVERNIGHT: Bayangol Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 21 - on the train

CITY TOUR & FREE TIME BEFORE AN OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO SAINSHAND

After breakfast you have a city tour this morning of Ulaanbaatar. Note that hotel check-out time is 12 noon so you will need to checkout of your room before the tour starts.

Mongolia’s capital is home to around a third of the entire population and has experienced a major boom in the last 10 years. There is much of cultural interest here and the this morning’s city tour includes Gandan Lama Monastery, impressive Sukhbaatar square and the views and Soviet monuments of Zaisan Hill.

The afternoon is free to further explore the city, shop for souvenirs, visit some of the museums or catch up on coffee and correspondence!

Evening transfer to the station for the overnight train service to Sainshand.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 22 - east gobi

REMOTE MONASTERY, DUNES, SAXAUL FOREST & A CAMEL BREEDING FAMILY

Early morning arrival in Sainshand with a transfer out to the ger camp. Today you have a jeep tour to some of the highlights of this region including the remote Khamariin Khiid monastery, an important centre of the Buddhist "red sect" and home to the "Terrible Noble Saint of the Gobi". Drive on through the rocky desert to an area known as the “small sandy dunes”. Also visit the Gobi Saxaul forest, a unique eco-system that clings on to survival in this harsh environment. We will also meet a camel breeding family and learn how they live in a part of the world where few would think it is possible to exist.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Ger Camp.

OVERNIGHT: East Gobi Ger Camp - click to learn more.

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DAY 23 - east gobi

“DIED WORLD” MEDITATION CAVES & DINOSAUR FOSSILS IN THE DESERT

A full day exploring east Gobi by jeep stopping where you wish and also visiting “Died World” - an area of small caves where that Lammas used for long periods of meditation. We also explore an area famed for it’s fossils and can search for dinosaur remains and petrified wood amongst the rocks (note that Mongolia imposes severe penalties for taking any such fossils out of the country!) Evening in the ger camp to enjoy the silence and star-lit skies of the desert.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Ger Camp.

OVERNIGHT: East Gobi Ger Camp - click to learn more.

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DAY 24 - on the train

FREE TIME IN CAMP BEFORE THE TRAIN ON TO CHINA & BEIJING

Free time in the ger camp where it is possible to arrange to ride a camel (fees payable locally), relax or take a walk out into the desert. After lunch we head back to Sainshand to visit the local museum before joining the train on to Beijing. Evening arrival at the Mongolia-China border at Zamyn-Ude. The Mongolian exit formalities are completed on the train before a much longer stop on the Chinese side.

MEALS: Breakfast at the Ger Camp.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 25 - BEIJING 

AFTERNOON ARRIVAL IN BEIJING WITH FREE TIME TO RELAX

Wake up in China’s Inner Mongolian grasslands before a series of tunnels and impressive views lead you through the mountains that shield Beijing. Afternoon arrival in China’s capital. Beijing has it all - history, imperial majesty, modern masterpieces, delicious cuisine, and a vibrant local culture. Your guide will meet you at the station exit and transfer you to your hotel.

The rest of the day is free to relax or start to explore the city with the help of your personalised and exclusive Trip Guidebook we send you before the trip. The area around your centrally located hotel is perfect for an introductory walk.

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: Kapok Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 26 - BEIJING 

TEMPLE OF HEAVEN, TIANANMEN SQUARE, FORBIDDEN CITY & SUMMER PALACE

Today you will see the main highlights of Beijing starting with the Temple of Heaven, considered by many to be the most beautiful building in China. On to vast Tiananmen Square, home to the Mao Mausoleum (it may be possible to visit if open) and Monument to the People’s Heroes before walking to the huge palace complex of the Forbidden City. We’ll walk up the middle axis from South to North taking in the splendour of the most important central buildings before finishing in a small and ancient garden by the north gate.

The last stop today is at the Summer Palace to the west of Beijing. Dominated by Kunming lake it is as popular an escape from the city for todays Beijingers as it was for the Imperial court over the centuries.

Return to your hotel with the rest of the evening free or just ask us for suggestions of shows or cultural activities.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast & Restaurant Lunch.

OVERNIGHT: Kapok Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 27 - BEIJING 

TREKKING ALONG A WILD & SPECTACULAR SECTION OF THE GREAT WALL

For the active and energetic, one of the best ways to see the Great Wall is to walk it and with nearly 4,000 miles of actual wall we need to be selective! The most scenic section to trek within reach of Beijing is at Jinshanling. The trek involves about 6km of walking along the wall itself which averages 4 hours. This is the best way to see and absorb yourself in China’s best known sight, get some superb photos and avoid the tourist crowds.

Return to your hotel with the rest of the evening free or just ask us for suggestions of shows or cultural activities.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast & Restaurant Lunch.

OVERNIGHT: Kapok Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

DAY 28 - end of tour 

DEPART CHINA WITH A WEALTH OF MEMORIES OF YOUR TRIP

Free time for any final sightseeing or last minute shopping for souvenirs if time. Your local guide will have arranged a time to meet you in the hotel lobby for a transfer to the airport in good time for your flight out of China. We sincerely hope that you have had a fantastic Trans-Siberian experience!

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

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