A 30day 9,938km Trans-Siberian Train (21 Jun>21 Jul, 2024) Vladivostok in the east to St. Petersburg.
Day 2 (June 22) Depart at 00:45 Irkutsk, 4hr by S7 Airlines to Vladivostok 06:45 (+2)
It was the inaugural day of our trip to Vladivostok, and the weather welcomed us with a chilly and dreary atmosphere. However, as the saying goes, "There is no bad weather, just inappropriate attire." No bite in the air could diminish our enthusiasm—the tour would go on!
After arriving at Vladivostok airport (21°C/13°C) we took a bus at 7:30 am to the 3-star Hotel Azimut. We left our luggage at our hotel and had breakfast before venturing out to change some USD to rubles and get our local Russian SIM card. Overall S7 airlines provided good services and reasonable meals. The weather was rainy and overcast. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok 
Beautiful sunrise over Vladivostok.
Vladivostok Airport.
Vladivostok International Airport, Russia.
Our accommodation at Azimut City Hotel in Vladivostok.
We left our luggage at Azimut City Hotel and had hotel breakfast.
We left our luggage at Azimut City Hotel and had hotel breakfast.
Taking a break after breakfast at hotel.
On a guided walking tour with Google to find a bank where we could exchange local currency. 
Along the way, we saw and visited some interesting sights, colorful murals, etc. 
'Friendly Dragon' by Dutch metal artist Joshua Pennings in Vladivostok.
'Friendly Dragon' by Dutch metal artist Joshua Pennings in Vladivostok.
A statue of tiger in Vladivostok, Russia.
Street art in Vladivostok, Russia.
Monument to American woman Eleanor Lord Pray, who lived in Vladivostok, for 36 years.
The monument to the great Russian writer Anton Chekhov. 
Street art in Vladivostok, Russia.
Street art in Vladivostok, Russia.
David Wee at the Churchill Tobacco Store in Vladivostok.
Building with a clock on main street in Vladivostok.
We found this Primorye Bank to change USD to rubles in Vladivostok.
L-R: Goh Ching Chee, David Wee, Dato Sharon Tan, Tan Sin Su and Joyce Ho, Chin Tai Tat, Ching Neng Bin at Primorye Bank, Vladivostok.
Primorye Bank exchange rate - One USD is 88.50 rubles.
Chin Tai Tat bought some fruits from the Vladivostok street vendor.
Chin Tai Tat bought some fruits from the Vladivostok street vendor.
An external staircase to the 1st floor building in Vladivostok.
A photo with the street sculpture memories of the Foreign-Sailor in Vladivostok. 
A photo with the street sculpture memories of the Foreign-Sailor in Vladivostok.
We walked on the street of Admiral Fokin near this fountain in Vladivostok.
We walked on the street of Admiral Fokin near this fountain in Vladivostok. 
We walked on the street of Admiral Fokin near this fountain in Vladivostok. 
Vladivostok is a large Russian Pacific port city overlooking the Golden Horn Bay,
near the borders of China and North Korea. It is known as the terminus
of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which connects it to Moscow in a
seven-day journey. In the city center is a central square dominated by a
monument commemorating local soldiers who fought against the Japanese
in the early 20th century.
By taxi to 5th Ocean Restaurant for dinner in Vladivostok.
At the entrance of 5th Ocean Restaurant for dinner in Vladivostok.
Datin Chelsy Tay welcome all to the restaurant. Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. We took taxis to Pyatyy Okean, a well-known restaurant overlooking the Golden Horn Bay, and enjoyed an ala carte dinner. Mr Choo Yon Kit and Mr Chai Kin Sang were generous enough to sponsor 3 huge Bering Sea Snow Crabs and Russian Vodka to share. Thank you so much, gentlemen! Some of us also sang hash songs to entertain ourselves and the waiters.
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok.
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. Upon our arrival in Vladivostok, our travelers savored their first experience with local king crab—an exquisite way to begin our journey on the Trans-Siberian route.
Our Russian vodka at 5th Ocean Restaurant for dinner in Vladivostok.
Ching Neng Bin was cheerful in serving the food for dinner in Vladivostok.
Ching Neng Bin was cheerful in serving the food to Chin Tai Tat and Ms Gan Choi Geok.
Cheers to Chew Leng Soon, Ching Neng Bin, Choo Yon Kit, Chai Kin Sang, and Chin Tai Tat.
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok.
Ching Neng Bin was happy to serve the Bering Sea Snow Crab. 
Ching Neng Bin was happy to serve the Bering Sea Snow Crab. 
Dato Steven Oon was happy to serve the Bering Sea Snow Crab. 
Snow crab is a type of crab named for the color of its flesh. Fun fact:
When cooked, snow crab meat changes from bright red to pure white,
hence the name snow crab. 
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. 
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. 
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. 
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. 
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. 
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. 
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. 
Chow
Leng Toong and Choo Yon Kit enjoyed snow crab at (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok.
Choo Yon Kit enjoyed snow crab at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok.
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok. 
Dinner at 5th Ocean Restaurant (Pyatyy Okean) in Vladivostok.
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
Day04 Khabarovsk
Day05 Khabarovsk to Chita overnight train 1
Day06 Khabarovsk to Chita overnight train 2
Day07 Chita
Day08 Chita to Ulan Ude
Day09 Ulan Ude
Day10 Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk
Day11 Irkutsk to Olkhon Island
Day12 Olkhon Island
Day13 Olkhon Island to Irkutsk to Krasnoyarsk
Day14 Krasnoyarsk
Day15 Krasnoyarsk to Novosibirsk
Day16 Novosibirsk
Day17 Novosibirsk to Yekaterinburg
Day18 Yekaterinburg
Day19 Yekaterinburg to Kazan
Day20 Kazan
Day21 Kazan to Moscow
Day22 Moscow
Day23 Moscow
Day24 Moscow to St Petersburg
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).
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