A 30day 9,938km Trans-Siberian Train (21 Jun>21 Jul, 2024) Vladivostok in the east to St. Petersburg
Day 4 (June 24) Khabarovsk (24°C / 13°C) walking tour
We managed to catch the sunrise at about 5:34 am and admired the scenery over sandwiches and Malaysian coffee. 14 hours later we arrived at Khabarovsk train station and walked the six minutes to the Enigma Hotel where we would store our luggage before checking in at 2 pm. From there we headed for breakfast near the train station. Some went to a KFC which is said to be better than the KFC in Malaysia. Delicious local food, and bakeries from 24/7 stores.
Our tour guides, Ko Wen Wu and Adam Teo took us by local bus to the Transfiguration Cathedral, where we attended a local mass. It is thought to be the third largest in Russia, with an impressive golden dome that catches the eye from anywhere in the city and enjoys a great location overlooking the Amur River. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5R7MfUn31H5aYQ1a6
We then went down and stumbled upon a local bank where we were able to withdraw rubles using our Unionpay card. We then walked past a Soviet era apartment block with a park and finally to Lenin Square. We visited Khabarovsk's huge central park with statues and a children's playground. We walked around for about 11 km before returning by bus.
After the tour, we will check into our hotel and have some free time before departing the next day for a 2-day train trip to Chita. For dinner, we had instant mee with local pumpkin and sunflower seeds and Vietnamese tea! All the local TV channels were in Russian. I guess it will be an earlier night tonight! 
View of the fields and landscapes on the Trans-Siberian railway route.
View of the fields and landscapes on the Trans-Siberian railway route.
View of the fields and landscapes on the Trans-Siberian railway route.
We left Vladivostok at 5:20pm (June 23rd) and arrived in Khabarovsk around 6:45am (June 24th).
It was a challenge to carry our luggage up and down the high stairs to the front exit.
It was a challenge to carry our luggage up and down the high stairs to the front exit.
Khabarovsk railway station - We have completed 1 out of 10 stops, leaving 9 more to reach St Petersburg in the far west. Just so you know, St Petersburg is located right next to Finland.
The eagle statue at Khabarovsk train station.
Enigma Hotel in Khabarovsk is a 6-minute walk away.
Enigma Hotel in Khabarovsk is a 6-minute walk away.
We headed for breakfast near the train station. Some went to a KFC which is said to be better than the KFC in Malaysia. We also had delicious local food, and bakeries from 24/7 stores.
We had KFC breakfast near the Khabarovsk train station.
We had KFC breakfast near the Khabarovsk train station.
We had KFC breakfast near the Khabarovsk train station.
Chin Tai Tat bought this from 24/7 stores.
Our tour guides, Ko Wen Wu and Adam Teo took us by local bus to the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Our tour guides, Ko Wen Wu and Adam Teo took us by local bus to the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Yerofey Khabarov was a famous cossack explorer of the Amur river.
Transfiguration Cathedral in Khabarovsk.
Transfiguration Cathedral in Khabarovsk.
The Transfiguration Cathedral on a steep bluff overlooking the Amur River in Khabarovsk stands 96 meters tall and is supposed to be the third tallest church in Russia after St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
Transfiguration Cathedral in Khabarovsk.
We attended a local mass at the Transfiguration Cathedral in Khabarovsk.
We attended a local mass at the Transfiguration Cathedral in Khabarovsk.
We attended a local mass at the Transfiguration Cathedral in Khabarovsk.
The tram in Khabarovsk consists of 4 operating routes and 66 trams.
Wong Lai Chee and others stopped to buy some drinks.
Lenin statue found on Lenin square in Khabarovsk.
To the warriors from among the indigenous peoples of the North of the Khabarovsk Territory - Patriotic War 1941-1945.
David Wee and Ms Chong Ee EeBremenskiye Muzykanty beside Khabarovsk City Pond.
The Bremen Town Musicians sculpture is located at the Khabarovsk City Ponds.
The Bremen Town Musicians sculpture is located at the City Ponds. The sculpture is based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. The theme is that together we can achieve a lot.
The Bremen Town Musicians Sculpture Khabarovsk City Ponds.
The Bremen Town Musicians Sculpture Khabarovsk City Ponds.
The Bremen Town Musicians Sculpture Khabarovsk City Ponds.
The Bremen Town Musicians Sculpture Khabarovsk City Ponds.
Khabarovsk city ponds complex is a cascade of three ponds, separated by walkways and access roads for motor vehicles. The Lower Pond is called "Michinoku Bank" in honor of the business partner of the Khabarovsk Territory in Japan. The fascinating Singing Fountains are located here. The Middle Pond is the deepest.
Walking through Khabarovsk city ponds complex and park.
Walking through Khabarovsk city ponds complex and park.
Walking through Khabarovsk city ponds complex and park.
Walking through Khabarovsk city ponds complex and park.
Walking through Khabarovsk city park.
Walking through Khabarovsk Harleqin Multicenter.
Khabarovsk City.
Khabarovsk W Party Bar.
Khabarovsk W Party Bar.
Night view of Khabarovsk Train Station.
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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