TransSiberian Railway - Lonely Planet - 4th Edition Author:Anthony Haywood Multi Country Guide. Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Before hitting the rails, tour through history in Moscow's Kremlin, make a train compartment home away from home, and stretch your legs at journey's... more » end by biking Beijing's twisting alleys; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of this famous rail journey and begin your adventure now! Inside Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout. Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests. Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential info at your fingertips -- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices. Honest reviews for all budgets -- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience -- including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, theatre, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, and cuisine. Over 40 local maps. Useful features -- including Arranging Your Visas, Buying Tickets, and Life on Rails. Coverage of Moscow, St Petersburg, Moscow to Yekaterinburg, Lake Baikal: Krasnoyarsk to Ulan-Ude, Ulan-Ude to Vladivostok, Baikal-Amur Mainline, Trans-Mongolian Route, Trans-Manchurian Route, Beijing, and more.« less