Simon Richmond; S. Richmond

Lonely Planet knows the Trans-Siberian Railway. Our 3rd edition helps you build the perfect itinerary, perhaps taking in Moscow's sumptuous art scene, racing on horseback across the vast Mongolian steppes, sipping green tea in the shade of Beijing's Forbidden City, or sharing experiences with fellow passengers. Lonely Planet guides are written by...

Join the thunderous applause for the sublime ballet dancers in the Bolshoi Theatre Perfect your banya etiquette before joining in this steamy Russian ritual Surround yourself with majestic rugged scenery as you drive across the world's deepest lake Feel St Petersburg's contemporary pulse by clubbing in converted stables and Soviet factories...