Trans-Siberian Railway - The Trans-Mongolian Route (PDF Chapter)
This is the Trans-Mongolian Route chapter from Lonely Planet’s Trans-Siberian Rail-way guidebook.
The Trans-Mongolian route is the most diverse leg of the cross-continental journey, cutting across three distinct cultures, landscapes and languages. It includes some of the most awe-inspiring sights of the long journey.
- hike or horseback ride in the hills and valleys near Ulaanbaatar, in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
- maps
- walk the prayer circuit around Gandan Khiid, the country’s largest monastery, in Ulaanbaatar
- transport
- learn about Mongolia’s ancient past at the impressive National Museum of Mongolia
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Darkhan, Ulaanbaatar & Around, Sainshand, Zamyn-Üüd, Dàtóng & Around.
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