Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway offers essential information & handy tips. Get to know your fellow passengers or just gaze through the window at the unfurling landscape, gawk at Moscow`s Kremlin or glimpse Lake Baikal, Russia`s sacred sea. Inside Lonely Planet`s Trans-Siberian Railway Travel Guide: Colour maps & images throughout; Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests; Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots; Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices; Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss; Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- the history of the railway, history of Siberian travel, Russian culture & cuisine, Mongolian culture & cuisine, Chinese culture & cuisine, landscapes & wildlife; Over 60 maps. Covers Moscow, St Petersburg Beijing, the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian, Trans-Manchurian & Baikal-Amur Mainline routes & more. Looking for a guide focused on Russia or China? Check out Lonely Planet`s Russia guide or China guide for a comprehensive look at all these countries have to offer; Discover China, a photo-rich guide to the country`s most popular attractions; or Pocket Beijing, a handy-sized guide focused on the can`t-miss sights for a quick trip.