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The Trans-Mongolian: Ulan-Ude to Beijing
Trans-Mongolian in pink
From Ulan-Ude ( Ула́н-Удэ́ ) the Trans-Mongolian heads south to Ulaan-Baatar before making its way southeast to Beijing. Ulan-Ude was founded in 1666 by the Russian Cossacks. Due to its geographical position, the city grew rapidly and became a large trade centre which connected Russia with China and Mongolia. There are old merchants' mansions richly decorated with wood and stone carving in the historical center of Ulan-Ude, along the river banks. They represent beautiful examples of Russian classicism. There is also a large and highly unusual head of Lenin in the central square - the largest in the world.
Trans-Mongolian Railway: Moscow to Beijing and beyond The Trans-Mongolian Railway is one of the greatest rail journeys of the world. I shot this footage on the way from Moscow (Russia) to Beijing (China) and on to South China. More than 15,000 kilometres.
Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude city tour Ulan-Ude city centre, the capital of the Republic of Buryatia, Siberia
Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - Trans-Siberian Railway Travel 10 hours by bus from Ulan-Ude (capital of the Buryatia region) to the capital of Mongolia, Ulaan Baatar .
Ulaan Baatar Train Station 2,217 KM 2 day journey
Irkutsk-UlaanBaatar-Beijing trip
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