I did this trip (actually started in Hong Kong then via Shanghai to Beijing - stayed 1 week - then on to Moscow and finally St Peterburg) in 2001. Loved EVERY KILOMETRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely stunning! I love to travel by train and I did traveled a lot back in Russia! I traveled by Amtrax in Florida, it was fun. Thank you for you video!
wonderful trip through china countryside !!!! amazing speed train station in Beijing at 5.50 ! can't wait to continue my trip to moskow ! Thank you for sharing ! greets from France !!
Elle voyage au Paris du Moscou? les Estacion du Est et de Estacion Belorusskaya en Moscu en les lines peremetre du Estacion Yaroslavsky du Tren Trans Siberienne
Some places it looks like the Pennsylvania between New York and Washington, others like the Southern Pacific in California and yet others like the Northern Pacific in Montana. Very interesting and the dinner looks very pre-Amtrak when it was still fun to eat on the train and before Amtrak turned it into something nasty.
It's a good presentation six years ago. The Publisher should have provided English subtitles or voice over. Description part should contain lot of information viz. arrangements, travel, videography equipment, distances, etc.
This railway station is the old railway station in Beijing. As a Peking Man, I've never been to this station by train ... This video for me is also full of novelty, thanks to the author upload video.
China looks so strikingly same to Russia when looking form this perspective. Maybe this transport infrastructure sort of magnify this impression. Thanx for a great, ambient video almost like i've been there myself.
They are very similar, especially for those old industry cities of China. in 1950s, USSR really helped China to create its own industry system. It basically was a copy of the Soviet version. The layout of cities, the buildings and roads, all the same. And in 1960s the two counties broke up, but the knowledge of Soviet engineers remained in China until late 1990s before China completely abandoned those stale design. The following 20 years witnessed a booming growth of China and those Soviet style things were mostly replaced by more modern sutff; but Roma was not built in one day, so you can see many things in striking common in the two counties. I can also see similarities in Czech, Poland and part of Germany. The reasons behind are probably the same.
Fascinating series, thank you for posting it. For a non-Russian speaker or Cyrillic reader, is there English language information available, for signs. menus etc? Are there English speaking staff? And. is there WiFi on any of the trains?
Please write down, the places you go past if you can. Plus, travel times between stations. I know that might be a bit hard, but it'll be good if you could. Thank you.
Why china and rusia did not build a *bullet train* from beijing to moskwa as like bullet train from lasa (tibet) to china, both of the 2 countries have enough money and technology, easier if they want I think
Incredible huge distance and hostile terrain along the way. The cost and maintenance of such a long track, would complete explode. Ticket prices would be through the roof. These really long train rides are mostly for train enthusiasts, for the joy of riding a train. Besides, Russia isn't really rich. They can't even manage to uphold their current infrastructure, and their war in Ukraine is draining their funds even more.
i and my friend plan to take this EPIC train journey in May/2018. Can't wait to ride it myself !!!! there is only one headache, i read that getting a Russian visa application is quite complicated, time consuming and costly !!!! i wish the Russian could have the so called visa- on- arrival. it would make it much easier to travel this route. i wouldn't mind the cost if it could be this simple. i keep dreaming !!!!!!!!!!
Difficulties in obtaining Russian visas in the US, England and several other countries is a mirror response of Russia to obtaining visas to these countries. I and my friends have a sad experience of "communication" with your consulates! It's politics - Russia always answers!
There are 2 Trains : "Beijing - Moscow". 1-First ( Train) Pure Chinese ( only through territory China ( Manchuria) and Russia) ; 2-Second (train) through territory Mongolia ( through Chinese-Mongolian border).
There are 2-two Trains : "Beijing - Moscow". 1-First ( Train) Pure Chinese - my Favorite ( only through territory China ( Manchuria) and Russia) ; 2-Second (train) through territory Mongolia ( through Chinese-Mongolian border).
Nice video, I noticed at Erlian that you got off the train for border formalities. I guess you wait at the station while the bogie change takes place rather than stay on as it seems the procedure going the other way?
I got off because I was stupid; The conductors recommended us to leave the train there, but if a passenger insisted, the pax could stay on the train; when i got off the train it was not clear whether the train will leave now for the boogie change or later; well, each pax had to pass through chinese border control in the station, but (if insisting) getting back onto the train
it is indeed better to stay on the train. It is already late evening and the boogie changing procedure including border control can take 2-3h go and sleep after watching the boogie change. Border control ( Chinese) will be on the train in no time, as the Chinese are equipped with mobile terminals for reading your passport. With new boogies the train will move the few km into Mongolia where the Mongolian border control will come on board. They will collect the passports and bring them back to you after an hour or so.
Very interesting! What can you say about the travellers of this train? I mean, which kind of traveller chooses a so many hours lasting trip instead of flying? Travellers with heavy baggages? Cheaper tarifs? I think most of the people weren't travelling the whole trip, but used the train for part of it, for travelling only between two of the cities in which the train stops, didn't they?
It'd be kinda scary to go through all these countries and stopping at those stations in the middle of night.. I am pretty sure that it would be much safer than riding a train in Europe right now .. But.. I would be scared anyways! Have a great night ! P.S: Great Video
I don't really think that would be very scary if I was you. So far. I would definitely feeling enjoyable if I am going to challenge tran siberian railway from Peking to Moscow.
Both China and Russia (I'm talking about the part of Russia along the railway from Ulaan Ude to Moscow) is much safer than the United States (though both are slightly less safer than Japan or Singapore). For the whites, Mongolia is also a pretty safe country as long as you don't go to suburban Ulaanbaatar. So I really don't know what you're afraid of.
More details about the Russian Railways + on-line tickets at www.rzd.ru English version available, just to click to it's English version at the header! Good luck with your surfing!
bushyconn it takes around 10.5 hours to get from Beijing to Erlian/Erenhot (the town at the Chinese/Mongolian border); the line is only electrified between Beijing and Jining (now Jining South)
Is this the train that leaves Beijing at 8.05am on Wednesdays, or 11pm on Saturdays? Which is better to take/ is more comfortable/ has better food? Great vid btw
it leaves at 8.05am; the 8.05am train goes via Mongolia and is operated by old Chinese cars; the 11pm train goes via Manchuria and is operated by new Russian cars
in 2016 the train leaving Saturdays at 11:22 is a Mongolian Train (K23) which terminates in Ulaanbaatar. It carries air-conditioned cars and a Chinese dining car until Erlian and a Mongolian dining car to UB. The Mongolian cars are spotless clean. www.kaemena360.com/360/TransSiberian/GTSE-7-2016-Train/indexPK-UB.html
May I ask the cost of the trip ? I'd love to take a journey like this, but don't have the time, money, or the understanding nor willing husband who would accompany me on such a trip.
Hi Judy. This trip from China to Moscow has always been my school boy dream. If you are keen and can get the money together, do it alone. My wife Chrisna and I are taking the 1 July departure and you are welcome to join us. That means you fly over to Beijing a few days earlier and wait for us. We will come over from Bangkok. Chrisna is a teacher here. If you take 2 weeks off, you can make it. We will help you with all the formalities. We have booked 1st class for 1100$US per person.
Sarath De Silva Jayasinghe I appreciate the offer, but unfortunatley, I cant make it at that ttime. I wish yoiu all the best on your trip ! And thank yo so much for offering.
@@doc7austin I see. Can you share link of this travel series from Ulaanbaatar to Moscow. This video is 7 years old and trans siberian series that I found is 2 years old. Are they same? Thank you
+Zachariah Pearson sure; there is a one-weekly Beijing - Ulan Bator - Moscow train and a weekly Ulan Bator - Moscow train; you can make a stopover in Ulan Bator; the only complicated thing is the ticket; theoretically the ticket is open, however, it will be tough to get a reservation for Ulan Bator - Moscow
There is NO JUMP OFF JUMP ON OPTION either in China Mongolia or Russia as of June 2016. You need to buy a ticket for each sector so that is two tickets at least. One to stop at Ulan Bataar (there ain't much there believe me) and a separate one to continue on.
火车北京莫斯克一大长势十万公里 поезд Пекин Москва одень из самое длинный поездов мири 10000 километре the Beijing Moscow train is one of the longest in the world 10,000 kilometers
I'm curious about how empty the train looks.. Was it that empty? Or did you only shoot when everyone else was sleeping? Also, great video quality! What camera did you use? Thanks!
These use really old Chinese Type 22 carriages (manufactured between 1959-1994) and thus their maximum permissible speed is 120 km/h, which feels really dated and old when compared to the Beijing - Ulan Bator trains that uses the somewhat new 25G carriages
You may find the prices here (these prices include a heavy surcharge by the travel agency, however, you cannot book these international tickets at the normal railway counter): www.cits.net/china-tour/trans-siberian-trains/from-beijing-to-moscow.html Beijing - Ulan Bator goes for USD 240 one-way per person in a 4 person sleeping car compartment. Beijing - Ulan Bator - Novosibirsk is USD 487 Beijing - Ulan Bator - Moscow cost USD 652
I am the Greater China region is good, China Beijing to Russia, Moscow, the train is one of the world's longest train lines, we Chinese people are helpful. Я Большой Китай хорошее, Китай Пекин в Москву на поезде является одним из самых длинных в мире железнодорожной линии, мы китайский народ полезны. 我大中华地区就是好，中国北京到俄罗斯莫斯科的火车是世界上最长的火车线路之一，我们中国人就是乐于助人。
I did this trip (actually started in Hong Kong then via Shanghai to Beijing - stayed 1 week - then on to Moscow and finally St Peterburg) in 2001. Loved EVERY KILOMETRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely stunning! I love to travel by train and I did traveled a lot back in Russia! I traveled by Amtrax in Florida, it was fun. Thank you for you video!
wonderful trip through china countryside !!!! amazing speed train station in Beijing at 5.50 ! can't wait to continue my trip to moskow ! Thank you for sharing ! greets from France !!
Elle voyage au Paris du Moscou? les Estacion du Est et de Estacion Belorusskaya en Moscu en les lines peremetre du Estacion Yaroslavsky du Tren Trans Siberienne
So beautiful! 😍✨
Some places it looks like the Pennsylvania between New York and Washington, others like the Southern Pacific in California and yet others like the Northern Pacific in Montana. Very interesting and the dinner looks very pre-Amtrak when it was still fun to eat on the train and before Amtrak turned it into something nasty.
I agree! I have traveled places in Russia and USA.
It's a good presentation six years ago. The Publisher should have provided English subtitles or voice over. Description part should contain lot of information viz. arrangements, travel, videography equipment, distances, etc.
waiting impatiently for further videos from this route :)
This railway station is the old railway station in Beijing. As a Peking Man, I've never been to this station by train ...
This video for me is also full of novelty, thanks to the author upload video.
哈哈哈，兄弟，Peking man 是北京周口店猿人的意思啊
China looks so strikingly same to Russia when looking form this perspective. Maybe this transport infrastructure sort of magnify this impression. Thanx for a great, ambient video almost like i've been there myself.
They are very similar, especially for those old industry cities of China. in 1950s, USSR really helped China to create its own industry system. It basically was a copy of the Soviet version. The layout of cities, the buildings and roads, all the same. And in 1960s the two counties broke up, but the knowledge of Soviet engineers remained in China until late 1990s before China completely abandoned those stale design. The following 20 years witnessed a booming growth of China and those Soviet style things were mostly replaced by more modern sutff; but Roma was not built in one day, so you can see many things in striking common in the two counties. I can also see similarities in Czech, Poland and part of Germany. The reasons behind are probably the same.
are you kidding? your cold war mindset is stunning ! there is not even a trace or influence of russia in ALL china !
Fascinating series, thank you for posting it. For a non-Russian speaker or Cyrillic reader, is there English language information available, for signs. menus etc? Are there English speaking staff? And. is there WiFi on any of the trains?
This is a really good video
Lovely train journey!
I have seen Moscow, and I have seen Beijing. But I have seen nothing of the vast open territory between them.
Beautiful...journey. l loved this video. Thanks. 👍👍
Its very good , waiting for further videos
Please write down, the places you go past if you can. Plus, travel times between stations. I know that might be a bit hard, but it'll be good if you could. Thank you.
Is there a transcript of your commentary? You are passing through stations without any comment.
Why china and rusia did not build a *bullet train* from beijing to moskwa as like bullet train from lasa (tibet) to china, both of the 2 countries have enough money and technology, easier if they want I think
Incredible huge distance and hostile terrain along the way. The cost and maintenance of such a long track, would complete explode. Ticket prices would be through the roof. These really long train rides are mostly for train enthusiasts, for the joy of riding a train. Besides, Russia isn't really rich. They can't even manage to uphold their current infrastructure, and their war in Ukraine is draining their funds even more.
Me recuerda mucho la estación de Buenavista en mi querido Mexico
i and my friend plan to take this EPIC train journey in May/2018. Can't wait to ride it myself !!!! there is only one headache, i read that getting a Russian visa application is quite complicated, time consuming and costly !!!! i wish the Russian could have the so called visa- on- arrival. it would make it much easier to travel this route. i wouldn't mind the cost if it could be this simple. i keep dreaming !!!!!!!!!!
Difficulties in obtaining Russian visas in the US, England and several other countries is a mirror response of Russia to obtaining visas to these countries. I and my friends have a sad experience of "communication" with your consulates! It's politics - Russia always answers!
So wonderful~~The train is my favorite！！
There are 2 Trains : "Beijing - Moscow". 1-First ( Train) Pure Chinese ( only through territory China ( Manchuria) and Russia) ; 2-Second (train) through territory Mongolia ( through Chinese-Mongolian border).
There are 2-two Trains : "Beijing - Moscow". 1-First ( Train) Pure Chinese - my Favorite ( only through territory China ( Manchuria) and Russia) ; 2-Second (train) through territory Mongolia ( through Chinese-Mongolian border).
How is the food inside? any shop to buy inside train? meals? how about drinking water? toilet or shower?
tea, coffee in cabin, and resturant in train; drink water, toilett in cabin; shower in first class cabin
Nice video, I noticed at Erlian that you got off the train for border formalities. I guess you wait at the station while the bogie change takes place rather than stay on as it seems the procedure going the other way?
I got off because I was stupid; The conductors recommended us to leave the train there, but if a passenger insisted, the pax could stay on the train; when i got off the train it was not clear whether the train will leave now for the boogie change or later; well, each pax had to pass through chinese border control in the station, but (if insisting) getting back onto the train
Ah I see. Thanks for the info
it is indeed better to stay on the train. It is already late evening and the boogie changing procedure including border control can take 2-3h go and sleep after watching the boogie change. Border control ( Chinese) will be on the train in no time, as the Chinese are equipped with mobile terminals for reading your passport. With new boogies the train will move the few km into Mongolia where the Mongolian border control will come on board. They will collect the passports and bring them back to you after an hour or so.
Very interesting!
What can you say about the travellers of this train?
I mean, which kind of traveller chooses a so many hours lasting trip instead of flying? Travellers with heavy baggages? Cheaper tarifs?
I think most of the people weren't travelling the whole trip, but used the train for part of it, for travelling only between two of the cities in which the train stops, didn't they?
I am waiting more videos of Transiberian Express , to Novosibirsk & Moscow
It'd be kinda scary to go through all these countries and stopping at those stations in the middle of night.. I am pretty sure that it would be much safer than riding a train in Europe right now .. But.. I would be scared anyways!
Have a great night !
P.S: Great Video
I don't really think that would be very scary if I was you. So far. I would definitely feeling enjoyable if I am going to challenge tran siberian railway from Peking to Moscow.
Top Travel Official sure
Both China and Russia (I'm talking about the part of Russia along the railway from Ulaan Ude to Moscow) is much safer than the United States (though both are slightly less safer than Japan or Singapore). For the whites, Mongolia is also a pretty safe country as long as you don't go to suburban Ulaanbaatar. So I really don't know what you're afraid of.
👍videos 1,2&3 train journey on Transiberian Express , from Vladivostok
part 5 will be released at the end of June
Einfach Klasse, wie so alle Videos von dir.
Reise gerne mit dir mit ;-)
Compliment, you have been abslutely often on tour...
in that time I was in Operational Management in German Refinery...
...
Please make a video on indian railways...they will amuse you even more...and needless to say this one was also brilliant
smashing presentation. great viewing
Pls minimize filming inside your train cabin instead on the view outside tnx
Nice video. 10/10
wonderful scenery, ty .. disappointed there seemed to be only corridor views, not much inside the "soft sleeper cabin" .. is there a reason for this?
Just sleeping tiny places there … but very cozy …очень уютно там …
How many visas do you need from Beijing to Moscow?
Thank so much!
More details about the Russian Railways + on-line tickets at www.rzd.ru English version available, just to click to it's English version at the header! Good luck with your surfing!
How far is it from Beijing to the Mongolian border? How long did it take? Is the line electrified all the way?
bushyconn it takes around 10.5 hours to get from Beijing to Erlian/Erenhot (the town at the Chinese/Mongolian border); the line is only electrified between Beijing and Jining (now Jining South)
I'm watching your trips, I want to make the train from Vietnam to Europe. You are the country, ask for the visa needed for the trip.
Thank so much!
That*s a very long way my friend....
Was there noe meals served on this train? It would have been nice to see what kind of food you could get.
check minute 16:10 for the food
@@doc7austin It looks so delicious. I love eating on the train in this style although it is disappearing in my country.
Is this the train that leaves Beijing at 8.05am on Wednesdays, or 11pm on Saturdays? Which is better to take/ is more comfortable/ has better food? Great vid btw
it leaves at 8.05am; the 8.05am train goes via Mongolia and is operated by old Chinese cars; the 11pm train goes via Manchuria and is operated by new Russian cars
doc7austin
In 2015 it leaves at 11.22 am from Beijing and it is the K3 Chinese train.
in 2016 the train leaving Saturdays at 11:22 is a Mongolian Train (K23) which terminates in Ulaanbaatar. It carries air-conditioned cars and a Chinese dining car until Erlian and a Mongolian dining car to UB. The Mongolian cars are spotless clean. www.kaemena360.com/360/TransSiberian/GTSE-7-2016-Train/indexPK-UB.html
I would at least make one stopover.
29:45 is magic!
The ball is rolling...off the edge!
Nice
Greeeat!!! Excuse me.. what is the station at 14 minutes circa? Thank you :)
Zhangjiakou Railway Station
13:50 Xiahuayuan
May I ask the cost of the trip ? I'd love to take a journey like this, but don't have the time, money, or the understanding nor willing husband who would accompany me on such a trip.
Judy Davenport Beijing - Ulan Bator by train starts from EUR 200 per person in a sleeper berth
Hi Judy. This trip from China to Moscow has always been my school boy dream. If you are keen and can get the money together, do it alone. My wife Chrisna and I are taking the 1 July departure and you are welcome to join us. That means you fly over to Beijing a few days earlier and wait for us. We will come over from Bangkok. Chrisna is a teacher here. If you take 2 weeks off, you can make it. We will help you with all the formalities. We have booked 1st class for 1100$US per person.
Sarath De Silva Jayasinghe
I appreciate the offer, but unfortunatley, I cant make it at that ttime. I wish yoiu all the best on your trip ! And thank yo so much for offering.
@@doc7austin thank you brother.
In what month did you travel?
September
Nice journey
Oraitt the train crossing the border country
It's a nice train! 😃👍
Why titles subscription is missing 😕
.. because youtube deleted them
@@doc7austin I see. Can you share link of this travel series from Ulaanbaatar to Moscow. This video is 7 years old and trans siberian series that I found is 2 years old. Are they same? Thank you
All international trains (except from Belarus) had been cancelled in March of 2020
@@doc7austin your trans siberian journey after this video?
Is it possible to get off in Ulan Bator and stay until the next train comes?
+Zachariah Pearson sure; there is a one-weekly Beijing - Ulan Bator - Moscow train and a weekly Ulan Bator - Moscow train; you can make a stopover in Ulan Bator; the only complicated thing is the ticket; theoretically the ticket is open, however, it will be tough to get a reservation for Ulan Bator - Moscow
So long as the train isn't full though, it shouldn't be a problem though, no?
There is NO JUMP OFF JUMP ON OPTION either in China Mongolia or Russia as of June 2016.
You need to buy a ticket for each sector so that is two tickets at least. One to stop at Ulan Bataar (there ain't much there believe me) and a separate one to continue on.
火车北京莫斯克一大长势十万公里 поезд Пекин Москва одень из самое длинный поездов мири 10000 километре the Beijing Moscow train is one of the longest in the world 10,000 kilometers
I wonder how much do I need to pay for a train ticket from beijing to moscow?
+Top Travel Official If you buy it through an official Chinese tour agency, you pay EUR 652 for a bed in a 4-person sleeper compartment
I'm curious about how empty the train looks.. Was it that empty? Or did you only shoot when everyone else was sleeping? Also, great video quality! What camera did you use? Thanks!
Setembro 2011 fiz Moscou > Pequim, viagem inesquecível !
♥Moscow♥Beijing
What is the maximum permissible speed of these trains
These use really old Chinese Type 22 carriages (manufactured between 1959-1994) and thus their maximum permissible speed is 120 km/h, which feels really dated and old when compared to the Beijing - Ulan Bator trains that uses the somewhat new 25G carriages
Can u say how much for one person?Needed price tag ?
You may find the prices here (these prices include a heavy surcharge by the travel agency, however, you cannot book these international tickets at the normal railway counter):
www.cits.net/china-tour/trans-siberian-trains/from-beijing-to-moscow.html
Beijing - Ulan Bator goes for USD 240 one-way per person in a 4 person sleeping car compartment.
Beijing - Ulan Bator - Novosibirsk is USD 487
Beijing - Ulan Bator - Moscow cost USD 652
Surya Narayanan Kumaravelan if you take the K3 ,from Beijing to Moscow,the cheapest ticket value about 4000 Chinese yuan
L'E.O.E: l' Extrème Orient Express.
how long journey took??? 4 day !
idk but it's 171 hours
It goes through Manchuria?
不通过满洲里，从北京出来先走河北张家口，然后去了山西大同，然后到内蒙古二连浩特，然后出境到蒙古国。
You can feel the same in our Indian rajdhani Express
🔴 *No Sun. No air. No life.*
I ALSO WANT TO GO MOSCOW FROM BEIJING, ANY ONE CAN BEAR MY EXPENSES PLEASE.
А что эта за вкусняшка на 16:14 ?
"Не жнаю, само приполжло".
sure is windy!
Maravilhoso
Where's all the people ?
there were only 3 passengers in these soft sleeper car. its a myth that these trains are constantly sold out.
☕
Use creativity....'universal arrow'
soft soap
china to Russia is it real ?
I am the Greater China region is good, China Beijing to Russia, Moscow, the train is one of the world's longest train lines, we Chinese people are helpful.
Я Большой Китай хорошее, Китай Пекин в Москву на поезде является одним из самых длинных в мире железнодорожной линии, мы китайский народ полезны.
我大中华地区就是好，中国北京到俄罗斯莫斯科的火车是世界上最长的火车线路之一，我们中国人就是乐于助人。
兄弟，写英文地址是先写小地方再写大地方
Nice