Trans-Mongolian Train

Overland into Mongolia

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October 30th 2006
It is often said that the journey is just as important as the destination and (my apologies for the cliche but...) this is certainly true for the overland trip to Ulaanbaatar. The train trip from Beijing to UB is a 30-hour journey on the Trans Mongolian express which passes through the Gobi dessert. I've been told that it's the same model train as the Trans Siberian and travels part of that rout ... read more

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more