A 30day 9,938km Trans-Siberian Train (21 Jun>21 Jul, 2024) Vladivostok in the east to St. Petersburg 
Day 14 - We had our breakfast in our cabin as we journeyed on the 2nd class Trans-Siberian train to Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Day 14 (July 04) Krasnoyarsk is 4,865km from Vladivostok, Russia
We left Irkutsk yesterday at approximately 10:45pm and reached Krasnoyarsk today around 4pm. The temperature was dropping, and the views consisted of poplar trees and quaint villages. Throughout the night and into the next day, our train paused a few times.
In the morning, we headed to the train eatery located six cabins from ours. As we walked by, we saw local passengers resting in the open cabin sleeping quarters (3rd class). The name of the third class is ‘Platskart’ and the cheapest one on the train. The total amount of bunks is 54 with 4 beds on one side and 2 on the other and an aisle between them. As we journey by train through Russia, we spend a considerable amount of time enjoying the scenery that unfolds around us.
Our group of hashers finished off every beer available in the train restaurant! 
Ching Neng Bin and David Wee are attempting to finish the beer at the train-themed restaurant!
Indeed, Ching Neng Bin and David Wee successfully completed the beer at the train-inspired eatery!
David Wee has beer bottle caps over his eyes. 
Ching Neng Bin has a beer bottle cap over his eye. 
Hamovniki Bavarskoe beer ranks among the finest beers in Russia.
Russian imported old Miller dark beer 450ml/bottle.
Our group of hashers finished off every beer available in the train restaurant! 
A railway station on the route to Krasnoyarsk.
A railway locomotive showcased at the train station on the route to Krasnoyarsk.
Journeying by train across Russia, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
Traveling by train, we spend most of our time admiring the scenery passing by.
We noticed local travelers as we passed the open cabin in the 3rd class.We noticed local travelers as we passed the open cabin in the 3rd class.Ching Neng Bin performing exercises while on the train.
David Wee explained how to get to the top bed on the train.
The train is equipped with a 24-hour water heater.
Krasnoyarsk is a city on the Yenisei River in Siberia. On the river’s left bank is Central Park Gorky has a children’s train, carnival rides and statues of writers Maxim Gorky and Alexander Pushkin. To the north, the 19th-century Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel offers city views atop Karaulnaya Hill. South of the city center, Stolby Nature Sanctuary is home to volcanic rock pillars and sprawling forests.
Krasnoyarsk train station is located 4,098 km from Moscow.
We reached Krasnoyarsk at approximately 4:30 pm.
Carrying heavy bags up the stairs from the train platform to the station!
Once again, Goh Ching Chee and Ching Neng Bin assisted in carrying all the heavy bags up the stairs from the train platform to the station! The luggage owners should treat them both to a nice massage.
A railway locomotive showcased at the Krasnoyarsk train station.
The large square in front of the main railway station in Krasnoyarsk.
Krasnoyarsk train station is located 4,098 km from Moscow.
The large square in front of the main railway station in Krasnoyarsk.
The column featuring Krasnoyarsk's symbol, a lion at Krasnoyarsk Railway Station.
Another pillar at Krasnoyarsk Railway Station.
Waiting for taxis to transport us from the train station to the hotel.
Waiting for taxis to transport us from the train station to the hotel.
Waiting for taxis to transport us from the train station to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Krasnoyarsk with a rating of 3 stars.
Awaiting check-in at Hotel Krasnoyarsk with a rating of 3 stars. By the time we got checked into the hotel, it was nearly 5:30 pm. We dropped off our bags and then headed out for an early dinner.
Stunning artwork at Hotel Krasnoyarsk, which has a 3-star rating.
Our elegant room at Hotel Krasnoyarsk, which has a 3-star rating.
This expansive hotel includes a public square at the front, embellished with a pair of lions and a towering column, alongside a Clock Tower that resembles Big Ben and an Opera House. Extending beyond the square is the stunning Yenisey River.
The fountain in front of Hotel Krasnoyarsk.
The lion sculpture located in front of the Krasnoyarsk Hotel.
Another lion sculpture located in front of the Krasnoyarsk Hotel.
Clock Tower that resembles Big Ben and an Opera House. 
The primary road runs alongside the Krasnoyarsk Hotel.
The primary road runs alongside the Krasnoyarsk Hotel.
Old historical timber homes in Krasnoyarsk City.
Historical buildings in Krasnoyarsk City.
Historical buildings in Krasnoyarsk City.
Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theater. 
David Wee and his new girlfriend at Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theater.
Sculptures on the facade of the Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theater.
Another sculptures on the facade of the Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theater.
We had our dinner at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
We had our dinner at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
We had our dinner at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
The bar at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
A large painting at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
The spacious dining area at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira located in Krasnoyarsk.
We had our dinner at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
We had our dinner at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
The four servers attending to us at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
Grill mushroom with cheese and lots of dill at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira.
Mince meat wrap in grape leave at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira.
Salad with chicken, thinly slice cheese and other stuff at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira.
Double cheese pizza at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira.
Pork kebab at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira.
Mutton at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira.
We had four servers attending to us, and they even brought out traditional Georgian outfits for Chin Tai Tat and Ching Neng Bin to wear at Restaurant Genatsvale Na Mira, Krasnoyarsk.
Classic Georgian costumes for Chin Tai Tat and Ching Neng Bin to don at Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
The staff were in costume for us at Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
Classic Georgian costumes for Chin Tai Tat and Ching Neng Bin to don at Genatsvale Na Mira in Krasnoyarsk.
A church in Krasnoyarsk City.
A sculpture representing justice against the backdrop of the sky in Krasnoyarsk.
The children of besieged Leningrad. The children of war.
Krasnoyarsk River station building.
The sight of the Communal bridge in Krasnoyarsk along with the Yenisey River.
The sight of the Communal bridge in Krasnoyarsk along with the Yenisey River.
The sight of the boats along the Yenisey river.
The sight of the Communal bridge in Krasnoyarsk along with the Yenisey River.
The boat with tourists glides along the Yenisey River in Krasnoyarsk.
The boats filled with tourists as they glide along the Yenisey River in Krasnoyarsk.
The boat with tourists glides along the Yenisey River in Krasnoyarsk.
The boat with tourists glides along the Yenisey River in Krasnoyarsk.
The primary road runs alongside the Krasnoyarsk Hotel.
In the hotel room, Chin Tai Tat treated us to two bottles of Russian wine.
In the hotel room, Chin Tai Tat treated us to two bottles of Russian wine.
In the hotel room, Chin Tai Tat treated us to two bottles of Russian wine.
In the hotel room, Chin Tai Tat treated us to two bottles of Russian wine.
Night view of Krasnoyarsk Big-Ben
Night view of Krasnoyarsk Communal bridge with red backlight and Yenisey river.
The
Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest rail journey in the world. On our
11-day train ride (9,938km), we seen the endless pine forests, majestic
rivers, and rolling plains of the Russian countryside.click below to view
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).
🇷🇺🚆Documenting the 14th day of my 30-day expedition, which includes traveling a distance of 9,938 km on the Trans-Siberian Train, scheduled from June 21 to July 21, 2024. The adventure starts in Vladivostok on the eastern shore and finishes in St. Petersburg.
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