Bucketlist Must: Trans Mongolian train journey

Bucketlist Must: Trans Mongolian train journey.

By JOHN CROUCH, House of Travel Product

Where does it go? This legendary train journey starts in Beijing, China, travels through Mongolia and finishes in Moscow, Russia.

How long does it take? Between 2-4 weeks, depending how often you get off the train and stop in the cities enroute.

What are the highlights? Walking on the Great Wall of China, staying in a traditional Mongolian ger (tent) in a national park, swimming in Lake Baikal’s crystal-clear waters and exploring the Kremlin in Moscow are just a few of the unique experiences you can have.

Is the train luxury or low-key? There are public trains (3 star), which both locals and tourists use. Alternatively, there are private trains (5 star) which are solely for tourists.

Where do you sleep onboard? On the train, you have a choice of 2-berth or 4-berth compartments.

What do you do on the train? Sit back, relax and watch the incredible landscapes unfold – mountains, deserts, forests, grasslands and lakes.

Visit your local House of Travel store, call us on 0800 713 715 or visit www.houseoftravel.co.nz and get on track for an adventure.