A 30day 9,938km Trans-Siberian Train (21 Jun>21 Jul, 2024) Vladivostok in the east to St. Petersburg 
🇷🇺🚆After 15 days and countless memories aboard the 7th overnight train on the Trans-Siberian Railway, our comradeship had blossomed into something truly special. The rhythmic clatter of the train became the backdrop to countless conversations that meandered through stories, laughter, and shared dreams. The picture above speaks a thousand words. It was an incredible adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a big land.
We indulged in our prepared meals, savoring the simple joys of breaking bread together while exchanging cultural nuances and tales from our lives. Between sips of vodka and cups of tea, a profound bond emerged—one that felt less like fleeting travel companionship and more like the creation of a surrogate family.
Each shared meal, each toast, and every fleeting glance at the vast Siberian landscapes outside strengthened this bond. What began as an adventure to traverse continents became an unforgettable journey of connection and kinship.
🇷🇺🚃Day 16 (July 06) Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia.
On July 5, we departed Krasnoyarsk at 19.05. On July 6, we reached Novosibirsk at 08.28. Since Vladivostok, we have taken seven overnight train trips. Poplars, villages, cargo trains, and virtually no internet access—even at train stops—are all nearly identical scenes. But we had a great cabin attendant who was friendly and helpful. She almost made someone fall in love!
Another morning halt in a village before arriving Novosibirsk.
Another morning halt in a village before arriving Novosibirsk.
On the train, David Wee spend time admiring the scenery that passes by.
On the train, we spend time admiring the scenery that passes by.
On the train, we spend time admiring the scenery that passes by.
On the train, we spend time admiring the scenery that passes by.
The 24/7 hot water dispenser aboard the Trans-Siberian Train. 
A cup of oatmeal for breakfast on the Trans-Siberian train. 
We were also introduced to a father and his one-year-old daughter. 
We were also introduced to a father and his one-year-old daughter.
The distance between Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk is 691 km.
On July 6, we reached Novosibirsk train station at 08.28. 
The distance between Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk is 691 km.
We saw soldiers for the first time while the Ukraine war was still occurring.
Novosibirsk Station has good facility almost everything you need for a lengthy train travel.
The Novosibirsk train station is a lovely large building with stunning architecture.
Opposite the train station entrance is a column with symbol of Krasnoyarsk, a lion that keeps a spade and a sickle that symbols of the agriculture and the mining of the city.
We ran into a number of step cases at Novosibirsk Station. This time, the porter service was engaged at a fee of Rub350 per bag. Our hotel, Marins Park Novosibirsk, is located just over the train station.
Our hotel, Marins Park Novosibirsk, was immediately across from the train station.
This four-star hotel, Marins Park Novosibirsk is 2 kilometers from Lenin Square.
Enjoy Italian food at Il Patio, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café.
Enjoy your favorite drink at the Marins Park Novosibirsk bar/lounge.
Enjoy your favorite drink at the Marins Park Novosibirsk bar/lounge.
Adam Teo walking in-front, leads the Novosibirsk city walking tour and looking for food. We strolled and walked down this long stretch of road to visit the Opera House, the Lenin Monument or Park, a Telecom Museum.
Adam Teo leads the Novosibirsk city walking tour looking for food.
Adam Teo leads the Novosibirsk city walking tour looking for food.
Adam Teo leads the Novosibirsk city walking tour looking for food.
Novosibirsk Russian canteen. For Rub503: a bread, a chicken ball, mushroom, a piece of grilled chicken.
We ate meals from a Russian canteen in Novosibirsk.
We ate meals from a Russian canteen in Novosibirsk.
How not to load up on Russian vodka at this shop in Novosibirsk?
Mikhail Glinka's statue in front of the Novosibirsk State Conservatory building. He focused on writing his own songs in a particular Russian style.
Mikhail Glinka's statue in front of the Novosibirsk State Conservatory building.
Other statue in front of the Novosibirsk State Conservatory building.
Other statue in front of the Novosibirsk State Conservatory building.
A blue telephone booth beside the Novosibirsk State Conservatory building.
A navy boat anchor beside the Novosibirsk State Conservatory building.
Sculpture of Lenin is first monument to Lenin in Novosibirsk, Russia.
Lenin statue on Lenin Square, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Lenin statue on Lenin Square, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Lenin Square, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Lenin statue on Lenin Square, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Lenin statue on Lenin Square, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Soviet era statues on Lenin Square at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Walking about the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Walking about the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Walking about the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Walking about the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Walking about the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Walking about the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Walking about the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Walking about the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Cinderella’s ballet performance @ RM75 at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Cinderella’s ballet performance @ RM75 at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre is located in Lenin Square in Novosibirsk.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre is located in Lenin Square in Novosibirsk.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre is located in Lenin Square in Novosibirsk.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre is located in Lenin Square in Novosibirsk.
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre outfit.
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre outfit.
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre outfit.
Cinderella - A modern version of 1945's great performance is being resurrected in a more familiar format for today's audience. The production's defining feature has been a successful fusion of traditional ballet techniques and 21st-century stage technology. This production combines visual computer effects with traditional costumes and props. Rostislav Zakharov, who created the ballet us unique choreography, described it as "a song about the rebirth of human life, about youth, about happiness, about a dream." Mikhail Messerer worked on the reconstruction in the same spirit that the ballet our creator had created.
Cinderella - A new version of 1945's legendary performance is being revived in a more familiar format for today's audience.
Cinderella - The production's distinguishing characteristic has been the successful marriage of traditional dance skills and 21st-century stage technology.
Cinderella - This production blends visual computer effects with traditional costumes and props. Rostislav Zakharov, who designed the ballet us unique choreography, described it as "a song about the revival of human existence, about youth, happiness, and a dream." Mikhail Messerer worked on the reconstruction in the same spirit as the ballet our artist had made.
There were eight of us at the Cinderella Ballet performance, and we all had an excellent view from our gallery seats. It was a full house, with largely locals. My seat cost Rub 1.5k (RM75).
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre is located in Lenin Square in Novosibirsk.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre's performances.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre's performances.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre's performances.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre's performances.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre's performances.
The Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre's performances.
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
After the theatre performances, we walked back to the hotel.
After the theatre performances, we walked back to the hotel.
After the theatre performances, we walked back to the hotel.
After the theatre performances, we walked back to the hotel.
After the theatre performances, we walked back to the hotel.
After the theatre performances, we walked back to the hotel.
A view of Novosibirsk railway station and the OB River from our hotel.
Sunset at 9.43p.m. A twilight view of Novosibirsk from Marins Park hotel.
A twilight view of Novosibirsk from Marins Park hotel.
We had another drinking session in our Marins Park hotel room.
We had another drinking session in our Marins Park hotel room.
We had drinks and food for supper in our Marins Park hotel room.
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).
