Do you know? K3 international train to Russia, is the most expensive and most difficult train ticket in China, its price is as high as more than 6000, starting from Beijing, passing through Mongolia, Russia, through 36 cities, the whole journey is 7692 kilometers, after six days and five nights, through the Eurasian continent, is the longest mileage passenger train in the history of Chinese railways.
❤❤ Preparation before departure:
1. Visa: It is recommended to apply for a Russian tourist visa and a Mongolian transit visa at least 20 days in advance.
2. Tickets: K3 train tickets are relatively tight, especially in the peak tourist season, so it is recommended to book more than a month in advance.
(Attention!) 12306 cannot be booked, it is a telephone reservation by China International Travel Service)
3. Luggage: Due to the limited space on the train, it is recommended to bring lightweight, practical luggage.
4. Currency exchange: exchange of rubles at domestic or local banks.
Train Information:
1. Train: K3 (Beijing-Moscow)
2. Departure time: 07:27 (Beijing time)
3. Driving time: 6 days and 5 nights
4. Stops: Beijing, Zhangjiakou South, Jiningnan, Zhurihe, Erlian, Zamyn-Uud, Saiyinshanda, Joyle, Ulaanbaatar, Zonghara, Darkhan, Sukhbaatar, Dozourne, Naushkki, Jeddah, Ulan-Ude, Slyudyanka, Irkutsk, Jima, Nizhneudinsk, Ilanskaya, Krasnoyarsk, Mariinsk, Taiga, Novosibirsk, Balabinsk, Omsk, Ishim, Tyumen, Sverdlovsk, Perm, Barlezhno, Kirov, Gorky, Vladimir, Moscow
Scenery along the way:
Crossing mountains, lakes, steppes, forests, passing through the Mongolian steppes, Siberia, Lake Baikal...
Recommended Attractions:
Red
The old square in the center of Moscow, the most vivid memory is the Red Square military parade that the teacher talked about when I was in school, walking on the Red Square, as if you can hear the echo of history. It is a testimony to the history of Russia!!
Kremlin
It is the seat of the Russian presidential palace. With its magnificent red walls and golden-domed churches, you can admire the magnificent architectural complex and feel the national culture of Russia.
St. Basil's Cathedral
The church seems to have come out of a fairy tale world, with colorful onion-shaped domes, very Russian churches, gorgeous and exquisite like fairy tale castles! Be sure to visit the interior.
National Museum of History
One of the most comprehensive historical museums in Russia. The museum's red-brick and silver-roofed architecture embodies typical Russian architecture of the 70s of the 19th century, and showcases precious artifacts and works of art from all periods of Russian history, from the Middle Ages to modern times, from royal life to the Industrial Revolution.
Where to eat:
Big Leba
Red sausage
Beetroot soup
caviar
Russian dumplings
Russian crepes
❌❌ Notes:
1. Meals on the train are relatively simple, you can bring your own snacks and fruits.
2. Russia has a high latitude and a cold climate in winter, so pay attention to carrying warm clothes.
3. The four-person compartment of the train is divided into upper and lower berths, and the upper and lower berths are at the same price, and the arrangement of the upper and lower berths is subject to the actual real-name ticketing, and the designation is not accepted
4. If there is no WIFI service on the train or can not be effectively connected, it is recommended to open overseas WIFI traffic
5. There is a charging socket on the train, and the charging port follows the German standard, please bring your own adapter plug
6. Passports and baggage are required to be checked at the entry and exit ports of the train, please cooperate with the customs and immigration officers
This train journey is a crossing of the Eurasian continent, but also an unforgettable life experience, do you think this ticket is worth it?