| Mongolia is perhaps not one of the first destinations | | | | As this is a trans Mongolian tour, however, the highlight |
| you would think of when considering your holiday | | | | will surely be a stop in Ulan Bator, the capital of |
| options - but for adventurous travellers looking for the | | | | Mongolia. There are so many things to see and do |
| experience of a lifetime, a trip to the country may well | | | | here you might be tempted to return to the city |
| create some unforgettable memories. | | | | another time. It has beautiful palaces and temples, |
| One of the best ways of seeing the country is by train | | | | massive public squares and some awe-inspiring |
| on the trans Mongolian railway, which allows | | | | mountain scenery to take in. |
| holidaymakers to see some spectacular scenery from | | | | Specific highlights include the Gandan monastery, |
| the comfort of a cosy carriage while also stopping off | | | | Sukhbaatar Square, the Choijin Lama temple, the Bogd |
| at top locations such as Irkutsk, Ulan Bator and Beijing. | | | | Khaan palace, the National Art Gallery, the Zaisan Hill |
| Such tours typically begin in Moscow, where visitors | | | | Memorial and a number of fascinating museums. If you |
| can take in sights such as St Basil's Cathedral and the | | | | end your tour in China, your final stop will be Beijing. |
| Kremlin while also seeing a variety of treasures and | | | | The Chinese capital is an unparalleled travel destination |
| artefacts at exhibitions around the city. | | | | packed with many unforgettable sights, including the |
| Don't forget to make the most of Moscow's fantastic | | | | Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs, the Great Wall and |
| food and arts scene, as well as its wide array of clubs | | | | Beijing Zoo. |
| and bars. One of the main stops on your railway tour | | | | With a trans Mongolian tour taking in locations in three |
| is likely to be the Siberian city of Irkutsk, which boasts | | | | different countries and offering fantastic comfort and |
| some pretty architecture, a huge market and easy | | | | convenience onboard the train, this could well be the |
| access to the magnificent Lake Baikal and its natural | | | | perfect way to see this part of the world in the space |
| scenery. | | | | of a week or two. |