A 30day 9,938km Trans-Siberian Train (21 Jun>21 Jul, 2024) Vladivostok in the east to St. Petersburg.
L-R standing: Chong Ee Ee, Chew Leng Soon, Chow Leng Toong, Ng Sock Ee, Chew Siang Peng, Gan Choi Geok, Choo Yon Kit, Ann Kuah Beang Yen, Goh Ching Chee, Chew Yoon Lian, Chai Kin Sang, Joyce Ho Chai Yoong, Dato Sharon Tan, Wong Lai Chee, Tan Sin Su, Dato Steven Oon Hoon Nam, Adam Teo Cheng Hoe (Tour guide assistant). L-R squatting: Chin Tai Tat, Ching Neng Bin, Dr. Ko Wen Wu (Tour guide), David Wee Kim Peng, Chelsy Tay.
Envision setting off on the adventure of a lifetime aboard Russia's extensive Trans-Siberian Railway, spanning over 9,000 kilometres across a rich mosaic of time zones. Our journey commenced with a captivating flight from Bangkok to Vladivostok, during which we took a moment in Irkutsk to enjoy the sunset and indulge in local beverages during a relaxing layover. A group of 20 enthusiastic explorers, accompanied by 2 experienced leaders from Malaysia, will be discovering the charming towns of Siberia. Each moment is anticipated to offer a mixture of thrill and warmth, contributing to a collection of unforgettable experiences, and we all aspire to strengthen our connections by fully engaging in this modern adventure!
Day 1 (June 21) Depart at 11:25 Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) 6.20hr by S7 Airlines to Irkutsk 18:45 (+1)
The 20 Malaysian travelers and 2 tour guides met at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. It was a 6h20m flight to Irkutsk with S7 Airlines. This was the first time we had seen such strict border controls in Russia. After arriving in Irkutsk, we had a 6-hour layover before our 4h connecting flight to Vladivostok, so we had a meaty dinner at Winkel Beer & Meat and a few beers. It was an exhausting 2-day flight (we left Bangkok at 6 am on June 21st and arrived in Vladivostok at 7:30 am on June 22nd (2 hours earlier than Malaysia). Accommodation: Night Flight S7 Airlines.
Ching Neng Bin is looking forward to the ultimate Trans-Siberian Railway adventure of his life in Russia.
Everyone is getting ready to check in at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
S7 Airlines, officially known as JSC Siberia Airlines, is Russia's largest domestic airline.
S7 Airlines, officially known as JSC Siberia Airlines, is Russia's largest domestic airline.
Arrived at Irkutsk International Airport. Irkutsk is the 25th-largest city in Russia by population, the fifth-largest in the Siberian Federal District, and one of the largest cities in Siberia. 
A meaty dinner at Winkel Beer & Meat and a few beers at Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk.
This Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk is recommended for its German cuisine. Here you can enjoy carefully cooked shrimp and delicious poke bowls. This place is known for its delicious beer.
This Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk is recommended for its German cuisine. Here you can enjoy carefully cooked shrimp and delicious poke bowls. This place is known for its delicious beer.
Cheers to Chai Kin Sang, Chew Leng Soon, Dato Steven Oon Hoon Nam, Choo Yon Kit, David Wee Kim Peng, Goh Ching Chee at Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk known for its delicious beer.
Cheers to Chew Leng Soon, Chow Leng Toong, Chai Kin Sang, Choo Yon Kit, Ann Kuah Beang Yen, Chew Yoon Lian at Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk.
Cheers to Dato Steven Oon Hoon Nam, David Wee and Goh Ching Chee at Winkel Beer restaurant.
This restaurant is recommended for its German cuisine. Here you can enjoy carefully cooked shrimp and delicious poke bowls. This place is known for its delicious beer.
This restaurant is recommended for its German cuisine. Here you can enjoy carefully cooked shrimp and delicious poke bowls. This place is known for its delicious beer.
This restaurant is recommended for its German cuisine. Here you can enjoy carefully cooked shrimp and delicious poke bowls.
Cheers to Ching Neng Bin, Chin Tai Tat and Gan Choi Geok at Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk.
Cheers to Ching Neng Bin, Chin Tai Tat and Gan Choi Geok at Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk.
Ching Neng Bin is with the bartender at Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk.
Ching Neng Bin and Chin Tai Tat at Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk.
Choo Yon Kit is with the bartender at Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk.
Think incredibly tender and juicy bone-in pork covered in crispy skin? Yes, we had that in Winkel Beer & Meat restaurant in Irkutsk. We enjoyed the slow-roasted German pork knuckle with spicy beer sauce. Of the many things the Germans have perfected, roast pork stands at the top.
The
Trans-Siberian Railway holds the title of the longest train journey in
the world. Over the course of our 11-day train trip (9,938 km), we have
witnessed the vast pine forests, impressive rivers, and undulating
plains of the Russian landscape.
Traveling from Vladivostok to
Moscow, we pass through enchanting cities such as Khabarovsk, Chita,
Ulan Ude, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan,
Moscow, and Saint Petersburg; each destination offers a blend of
breathtaking scenery, vibrant cultures, and deep-rooted history. We are
always prepared for the remarkable adventure across Russia's vast and
varied landscape, aiming to forge memories that will last a lifetime!
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Day01 Bangkok to Irkutsk, Russia
Day02 Irkutsk to Vladivostok, Russia
Day03 Vladivostok to Khabarovsk (1st overnight train)
Day04 Khabarovsk
Day05 Khabarovsk to Chita overnight train 1 (2nd overnight train)
Day06 Khabarovsk to Chita overnight train 2 (3rd overnight train)
Day07 Chita
Day08 Chita to Ulan Ude (4th overnight train)
Day09 Ulan Ude
Day10 Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk (5th overnight train)
Day11 Irkutsk to Olkhon Island
Day12 Olkhon Island
Day13 Olkhon Island to Irkutsk to Krasnoyarsk (6th overnight train)
Day14 Krasnoyarsk
Day15 Krasnoyarsk to Novosibirsk (7th overnight train)
Day16 Novosibirsk
Day17 Novosibirsk to Yekaterinburg (8th overnight train)
Day18 Yekaterinburg
Day19 Yekaterinburg to Kazan (9th overnight train)
Day20 Kazan
Day21 Kazan to Moscow (10th overnight train)
Day22 Moscow
Day23 Moscow
Day24 Moscow to St Petersburg (11th overnight train)
Day25 St Petersburg
Day26 St Petersburg
Day27 St Petersburg
Day28 St Petersburg
Day29 St Petersburg
Day30 St Petersburg to KLIA
1 Ann Kuah Beang Yen, 2 Chai Kin Sang, 3 Chew Leng Soon, 4 Chew Siang Peng, 5 Chew Yoon Lian, 6 Chin Tai Tat, 7 Ching Neng Bin, 8 Chong Ee Ee, 9 Choo Yon Kit, 10 Chow Leng Toong, 11 Datin Chelsy Tay, 12 Dato Sharon Tan, 13 Dato Steven Oon Hoon Nam, 14 David Wee Kim Peng, 15 Gan Choi Geok, 16 Goh Ching Chee, 17 Joyce Ho Chai Yoong, 18 Ng Sock Ee, 19 Tan Sin Su, 20 Wong Lai Chee, 21 Dr. Ko Wen Wu (Tour guide), 22 Adam Teo (Tour guide assistant).
Ching Neng Bin said, "Travel any time, by any means, anywhere, with anyone - Life is like riding a train..."
This photo was taken in an apartment in Bangkok before leaving for Suvarnabhumi airport.
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A 30-day Trans-Siberian Railway journey is an unforgettable experience, offering a deep dive into the history, culture, and natural beauty of Russia and its surrounding regions.
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