The ghost train to Ulan Baator...

Europe » Russia » Northwest » Moscow
October 14th 2013

Published: October 23rd 2013

Here it is...they call this a trip of a lifetime...how could we call ourselves travelers without having done it. Took a while to plan, took a while to ride...the memories will be with us...forever. First, we didn't ride the trans-Siberian, as this train is running from Moscow to Vladivostok. What we did is the trans-Manchurian, the train all the way from Moscow to Ulan Baator. We did it no... Read Full Entry

Photos are below

Photos: 104, Displayed: 21

Comment Follow (79) Message

Pierre-Alexandre

Maisondubonheur

This blog is just short of 10 years old. We have now move to South Africa. Why South Africa? Simple, great wine, great food, great golf and even more amazing diving! I will for once continue to blog from time to time about home. After all, this is just my fourth continent after having grow up in Europe, lived in Asia for twenty years, and even spent a full year living the life of Buenos Aires. Come to visit....there is so much to do here! ... full info

Blog Options

Top Photos Blog Map

Print Version

[blog=812823]

[blogger=38623]

24th October 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

You have amazing kids to have survived that long of a trip...
I would never have lasted 100 hours without a shower.

24th October 2013

Maisondubonheur
Pierre-Alexandre

Well....maybe no proper shower...but...
Having a car for ourselves...and 2 ladies to clean it...we had also the toilet for ourselves...with a proper sink with proper hot water. There is no proper shower head....but that didn't stop us to be able to clean ourselves properly everyday. The Ulan Baator-Beijing was another thing...32 hours...clean Chinese car when you go in...but useless train attendant...packed car...meaning, 3 hours after we left, it was dirty...and stay like this the all way. I'll speak about it on my next blog...

24th October 2013

GRACIELA
non-member comment

Few questions.
Great to hear you had a great time. 100 hours!!!!!!!!!!! Wow. How long does the train stop on each station? Can you do something appart from buying some food and drink? How much is it all, I mean, the trip? Hugs from Argentina.

24th October 2013

Maisondubonheur
Pierre-Alexandre

Hola!
Most stop are around 15 to 20 minutes. Price can vary quite a lot, but in general, it's cheaper than a one way flight from Europe to Asia. Moscow to Beijing is around 500-600usd...but you can get it lower...or more expensive...

24th October 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

We love riding the rails
How fantastic to have a couple of days with few people. Sounds like you enjoyed drinking with the staff. Looking for your next adventure.

Tot: 0.087s; Tpl: 0.012s; cc: 11; qc: 20; dbt: 0.0579s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb

Do not copy images or text from this page without requesting and receiving permission. All rights are reserved by the author and photographer.

Contact Pierre-Alexandre (Maisondubonheur) - a lack of a response does not mean that you have permission to use material from this page.

The ghost train to Ulan Baator...

Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved