Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Before hitting the rails, tour through history in Moscow's Kremlin, make a train compartment home away from home, and stretch your legs at journey's end by biking Beijing's twisting alleys; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of this famous rail journey and begin your adventure now!

Inside Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests

Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices

Honest reviews for all budget - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, theatre, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, and cuisine

Over 40 local maps

Useful features - including Arranging Your Visas, Buying Tickets, and Life on Rails

Coverage of Moscow, St Petersburg, Moscow to Yekaterinburg, Lake Baikal: Krasnoyarsk to Ulan-Ude, Ulan-Ude to Vladivostok, Baikal-Amur Mainline, Trans-Mongolian Route, Trans-Manchurian Route, Beijing, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway, our most comprehensive guide to the famous rail journey, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

Looking for a guide focused on a particular country or city along the route? Check out Lonely Planet's Russia guide, Mongolia guide, China guide, St Petersburg guide, Moscow guide, or Beijing guide for a comprehensive look at all that each of these destinations has to offer, Lonely Planet's Discover China, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions, or Lonely Planet's Pocket Beijing, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.