A 30day 9,938km Trans-Siberian Train (21 Jun>21 Jul, 2024) Vladivostok in the east to St. Petersburg
Day 5 (June 25) Night train from Khabarovsk 13.28 to Chita is 2,114km 08: 30 (+2)
We had a quick breakfast at the Enigma Hotel and bought food for the 2-day train journey to Chita. The non-stop direct train journey to Chita takes more than 43 hours. After we stocked up on food for the next 2 nights we had to drag our luggage and other gear through the maze of the Khabarovsk train station. We traveled on 2nd class Rossiya train to Chita.
The Rossiya 2nd class, consists of nine separate four-person compartments with four berths (two lower, two upper), folding tables, and sliding doors. Other amenities include personal reading lights and storage space (built-in shelves above the doors, a box under the lower berth, and shelves on the wall next to each berth).
We had a quick breakfast at Enigma Hotel and then went to buy food for the 2-day train journey to Chita.
We had breakfast at the Enigma Hotel, Khabarovsk.
We had breakfast at the Enigma Hotel, Khabarovsk.
We had breakfast at the Enigma Hotel, Khabarovsk.
Chew Yoon Lian and Ann Kuah getting ready to go marketing in Khabarovsk market.
The tram in Khabarovsk consists of 4 operating routes and 66 trams.
We took this tram in Khabarovsk to visit places and markets.
We visited a fruit and vegetable market in Khabarovsk.
Ann Kuah bought food at a market in Khabarovsk for the 2-day overnight train journey to Chita.
We visited a fruit and vegetable market in Khabarovsk to buy cherries.
This is the best Russian Ice Cream.
We bought food and alcohol in Khabarovsk in preparation for the 2-day overnight train journey to Chita.
David Wee visited a gun shop with a stuffed wild boar in Khabarovsk.
David Wee visited a gun shop with a stuffed wild boar in Khabarovsk.
David Wee visited a gun shop with a stuffed wild boar in Khabarovsk.
We took this tram back to our hotel in Khabarovsk.
We took this tram back to our hotel in Khabarovsk.
Ann Kuah and Ng Sock Ee in the tram in Khabarovsk.
Ching Neng Bin and Adam Teo taking the tram in Khabarovsk.
Khabarovsk at 13:28 by 2 days overnight train for 2,114km to Chita arriving on June 26. at 08:30 (+2). The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest rail journey in the world. During our 11-day train ride (9,288km), you'll see the endless pine forests, majestic rivers, and rolling plains of the Russian countryside.
Ching Neng Bin, Gan Choi Geok, Chai Kin Sang and Chin Tai Tat at Khabarovsk Station.
The non-stop direct train journey from Khabarovsk to Chita takes 2 days.
The cabin attendant checked our passports before letting us in at Khabarovsk railway station.
The cabin attendant checked our passports before letting us in at Khabarovsk railway station.
The cabin attendant checked our passports before letting us in at Khabarovsk railway station.
The cabin attendant checked our passports before letting us in at Khabarovsk railway station.
The cabin attendant checked our passports before letting us in at Khabarovsk railway station.
Adam Teo and Goh Ching Chee helped to carry the luggage onto the car at Khabarovsk railway station.
Adam Teo and the cabin attendant at Khabarovsk railway station.
As the train started to move, the cabin attendant gave the signal to depart.
WC and shower - Long-distance trains: as a general rule each carriage contains two European-style toilets, but no showers (except for the brand-new Rossiya train which also boasts a shower in each carriage).
European-style toilets in our carriage.
A shower in our carriage.
L-R: Happy looking Ng Sock Ee, Dato Sharon Tan and Chong Ee Ee in the cabin.
L-R: Happy looking Gan Choi Geok, Ng Sock Ee, Dato Sharon Tan and Chong Ee Ee. The cabin attendant was a gem and went out of her way to make us comfortable in our cabin which was next to the dining car. There were hot and cold water dispensers and shower facilities which were 150 rubles peruse (to be honest).
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Long-distance sleeper trains in Russia have a restaurant car.
Long-distance sleeper trains have a restaurant car where you can buy meals and drinks on your journey.
Long-distance sleeper trains have a restaurant car where you can buy meals and drinks on your journey.
L-R: Chew Leng Soon, Choo Yon Kit, Chai Kin Sang, Gan Choi Geok and Ching Neng Bin, all holding beer bottles. This first day and night on the train we only drank Russian beer.
L-R: Dato Steven Oon, Choo Yon Kit, Chow Leng Toong, Chai Kin Sang in the restaurant car.
L-R: Chong Ee Ee, Gan Choi Geok and Ng Sock Ee taking their meals in the restaurant car.
Goh Ching Chee having his dinner on board the Trans-Siberian Train.
We only drank Russian beer during the first day and night on the train to Chita.
Chin Tai Tat, Chew Leng Soon and Adam Teo in the restaurant car.
Choo Yon Kit enjoying Russian beer Eating and drinking on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
This first day and night on the train we only drank Russian beer.
Baltika emerged in 1995 and became Russia's main contribution to the world beer culture.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train through Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Long-distance sleeper trains in Russia have a restaurant car.
Long-distance sleeper trains have a restaurant car where you can buy meals and drinks on your journey.
Long-distance sleeper trains have a restaurant car where you can buy meals and drinks on your journey.
L-R: Chew Leng Soon, Choo Yon Kit, Chai Kin Sang, Gan Choi Geok and Ching Neng Bin, all holding beer bottles. This first day and night on the train we only drank Russian beer.
L-R: Dato Steven Oon, Choo Yon Kit, Chow Leng Toong, Chai Kin Sang in the restaurant car.
L-R: Chong Ee Ee, Gan Choi Geok and Ng Sock Ee taking their meals in the restaurant car.
Goh Ching Chee having his dinner on board the Trans-Siberian Train.
We only drank Russian beer during the first day and night on the train to Chita.
Chin Tai Tat, Chew Leng Soon and Adam Teo in the restaurant car.
Choo Yon Kit enjoying Russian beer Eating and drinking on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
This first day and night on the train we only drank Russian beer.
Baltika emerged in 1995 and became Russia's main contribution to the world beer culture.
Traveling by train in Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Eating and drinking on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
Eating and drinking on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
Dr. Ko Wen Wu and Ching Neng Bin drinking vodka on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
Chin Tai Tat and Dato Steven Oon on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
Dato Steven Oon Hoon Nam drinking vodka on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
We had free packed dinner and drinks on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
We had free packed dinner and drinks on board the Trans-Siberian Rossiya Train.
A beautiful sunset seen from the Trans-Siberian Train towards Chita.
A beautiful sunset seen from the Trans-Siberian Train towards Chita.
Day 5 Drinking Video from Khabarovsk to Chita.
Wine list on board the Rossiya Trans-Siberian Railway.
Wine list on board the Rossiya Trans-Siberian Railway.
Our lodging: The 2nd Night Train from Khabarovsk to Chita.
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
From Russia with Love:
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).
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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