Trans-Siberian by Private Train

a journey through breathtaking landscapes [Music] the world's longest railway line a legend in the truest sense of the world but for most people a trip on the trans-siberian railway means something far more [Music] the fulfillment of a lifelong dream [Music] the most popular trans-siberian tourist route runs from Moscow through the heart of Russia and Mongolia to Beijing [Music] [Music] Mosca the cultural and political center point of Russia [Music] a visit to the Kremlin is just one of many high points of a tour through the Russian capital golden domes red stars and glass and steel skyscrapers attest to the multi-faceted history of this thriving metropolis Moscow is without doubt one of the world's most vibrant cities [Music] guests of that sahrin Gold Railway stay at a four or five star hotel some rooms have a splendid view of st. Basil's Cathedral [Music] visitors will be treated to the best of Moscow's famed nightlife a magical experience [Music] [Music] departure from the Russian capital an 8,000 kilometer journey on that sahrin gold train lies before us more than 60 onboard personnel will accompany us including technicians chefs travel guides and even a doctor the trans-siberian adventure begins [Music] the bolshoi class offers the most comfortable travel experience with modern amenities including private bathrooms [Music] as the tables are being prepared in the restaurant passengers explore the exclusive transportation that will be their home for the next few days some cars are decorated in a style that evokes memories of the Soviet past in those days only the ruling elite travelled in such style every class offers a level of comfort and coziness that adds a special flair to this unique and magical trip [Music] the train is nearing Kazan along with their meal passengers are treated to a breathtaking view of Russia's longest river the Volga our route takes us through Tatarstan one of more than 20 Republic's that make up the Russian Federation the mosques along the way are testament to the strong Islamic influence in this region we've reached our first destination Kazan the capital of Tatarstan travelers have plenty of time to explore the city [Music] Kazan's Kremlin is an architectural gem and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site the newly constructed mosque is a special source of pride for the people of Tata stands this magnificent house of worship was completed in 2005 it's Russia's second largest mosque a symbol of peaceful coexistence between the region's Muslim and Orthodox Christian faiths because just nearby visitors will find beautiful Russian Orthodox churches [Music] they are just some of the impressive churches that the travelers will find on their trip through Russia [Music] the journey eastwards resumes in addition to the Adil ik countryside travelers can take part in onboard lectures split up into small groups according to their language the Russian travel guides seem to have a special passion for the national drink vodka but of course words are not enough to convey the true pleasures of this intoxicating pastime guests are encouraged to test a variety of vodkas from different regions the vodka flows and the festivities heat up [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] our next stop Ekaterinburg [Music] there's an ever-growing distance between towns and the countryside is increasingly unspoiled at seventeen hundred and seventy seven kilometers our train crosses the Urals which is the geographic border that separates Europe and Asia it's a cause for celebration the train arrives in Yekaterinburg [Music] Russian folk musicians greet the disembarking travelers and guests are encouraged to take part in the traditional dances a special way of bridging cultures there's no need for translators here Yekaterinburg is renowned as a place of learning and as an industrial center but it perhaps best known for an especially dark chapter in Soviet history it was here in 1918 that Bolsheviks murdered tsar nicholas ii and his family the so called church on blood was built to commemorate the tragic episode our train is now traveling through Siberia towards Novosibirsk shortly before lunch the onboard kitchen is a hub of activity the freshest ingredients and a wide variety of gourmet meals make this trip a culinary treat of course Russian specialities make up a large part of the menu some thirty onboard personnel operate the trains dining cars catering to the guests every wish that sarn Gold Railway offers the consummate in service and dining pleasure no other trans-siberian line comes close it's an inviting atmosphere that lends itself to conversation and good times for many it's the beginning of meaningful friendships [Music] we push on through the endless forests of the taiga in Central Siberia the heart beats in time with the clickety-clack of the train tracks as the stress and hectic of everyday life slowly fades away [Music] following our visit to Novosibirsk we arrived in Irkutsk the provincial capital of Siberia it's the sixth day of our trail the station certainly ranks among the most beautiful on this route a dazzling feast of bright fresh colour [Music] that Sauron Gold's guests spend a night in a hotel on the banks of the mighty ganga river on the next day there will be a full program of fascinating sightsee a morning trip to the marketplace here visitors find spices from all over Central Asia and also try at another of Russia's most famous specialities caviar souvenirs and jewelry are just a few of the items to be bought here Siberia is rich in semi-precious stones and the accoutns is famous for its handicrafts but be careful you could find yourself caught up in a buying frenzy [Music] [Music] one hour outside Irkutsk Anna Dilek Siberian village it's truly a trip back in time despite the turbulence and strife in this massive country these villagers retain and treasure age-old family traditions trans-siberian travelers form small groups to visit local families [Music] these Spanish travelers gain up close and personal contact with this remote land and its inhabitants a father and son have commandeered the kitchen on this day to prepare Kat Yeti a type of hamburger made of mutton and pork meanwhile the family matriarch Irina serves the first course another famous Russian speciality borscht the guests are treated to a generous portion of local color cuisine and hospitality [Music] Arina explains how her family survives the treacherous Siberian winters and what kinds of vegetables grow best in this climate it's an authentic taste of daily life in Russia a unique experience for our European guests [Applause] Lake Baikal Siberia's holy sea many locals believe it possesses magical powers but from a scientific standpoint it's the world's oldest and deepest lake and the largest single source of fresh water on earth more than 300 streams and rivers feed into Lake Baikal many of the villages along its banks can only be reached by boat [Music] one Siberian legend has it that those who visit this region leave their souls here [Music] guests of the town gold capture some of this magic with a boat ride on Lake Baikal they can also take a stroll through the village of listvyanka and visit a fish market Armel is a local speciality and vital to the local economy it's a fish found only in Lake Baikal freshly smoked a gourmets delight that sahrin gold is waiting on the banks of the lake and today the onboard staff are paying special attention to the windows [Music] that's because one of the most beautiful stretches is about to begin the ride along the Magnificent Lake Baikal the passengers return to their train after a night in Irkutsk and the boat ride [Music] this stretch of railway has been off-limits to normal train services for years but that sahrin Gold Express has special permission to pass through this captivating region [Music] tunnels bridges and viaducts make this leg of the journey the non plus ultra for train aficionados [Music] passengers even have the opportunity to spend time up front in the locomotive [Music] it's an unforgettable experience for the towering Gold's guests experiencing Lake Baikal in a unique way [Music] our next stop the village of Palo vinaya [Music] it's one of the most beautiful spots on Lake Baikal a fairytale countryside here the guests take part in a traditional Russian picnic with musical accompaniment [Music] shashlik skewers sizzle on the barbecue as the passengers enjoy an evening surrounded by natural beauty [Music] every view is picture-postcard it's a joyous and informal occasion the Lake Baikal picnic is another high point of this journey by now the guests have learnt a thing or two about vodka and on this evening it flows freely [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] in the early morning thats our gold resumes its eastwood track [Music] the route crosses through the Republic of Buryatia on the way to Orlando day [Music] [Music] [Applause] it's a land of mountains and deep river valleys [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] after five thousand six hundred and forty kilometers our train has reached its last stop in Russia who land would a the regional capital of boy at SIA the Mongolian influence is easy to identify in this city of 340 thousand people here two passengers have the opportunity to walk through the streets among the tourist attractions the Lenin monument purported to be the largest bust of the Communist revolutionary these guests had the good fortune to be on hand for a dress rehearsal of the impressive National Opera [Music] oh so lemme Oh in the heart of Asia a strange at captivating meeting of cultures [Music] the town gold train crosses into Mongolia our next destination is Alan Bartow [Music] a diesel locomotive now pulls the train photographers have plenty to keep them occupied on this magnificent journey through northern Mongolian it's a raw and or inspiring landscape of rolling hills yurts and herds of animals [Music] [Music] traditional singers entertain that song gold guests setting the mood for a true Mongolian experience this unusual singing technique is one of many cultural traditions honored and kept alive here their national identity is important to the people who live here this is the second-largest landlocked country on earth yet only 3 million people call it home [Music] the train arrives in olin Bartol our guests will spend the night in a local hotel a typical Mongolian Grill restaurant provides the evening meal preparing the dinner is a show in itself [Music] it's obvious the young chefs enjoy the attention [Music] [Music] [Music] it's called the Switzerland of Mongolia the Terrell's National Park about a two-hour ride from Ulaanbaatar it is a region of breathtaking Beauty yaks and horses graze on verdant Meadows an exhilarating and memorable scene [Music] guests also have the opportunity to experience nomadic life up close spending the night in real yurts since the collapse of the Soviet Union Mongolia has reclaimed its Buddhist heritage as shown clearly by this recently completed temple in the National Park [Music] [Music] the Mongols have a long tradition as master Horseman and once used these skills to conquer much of Asia that mastery is still on display today [Music] this Nodame festival is a ritual competition pitting the very best riders against one another passengers on the trans-siberian railway have front-row seats for this fascinating sporting spectacular mongols man their first ponies almost as soon as they can walk [Music] the traditional Nodame consists of several disciplines including wrestling [Music] [Applause] an authentic experience for the travelers and a perfect ending for our excursion through the teresh national park [Applause] [Laughter] the journey continues the Mongolian steppes slowly transform becoming ever drier and barren a desert that sahrin gold travels through the famed gobi desert with its dunes and hardy vegetation our train stops at the sargon station in the midst of the desert time for a hike you [Music] a family has stopped here with its herd of camels these are Bactrian camels with two humps easily distinguishable from the one humped dromedary [Music] after a two-hour stop the train is rolling again [Music] a spectacular sunset as the travelers bid farewell to Mongolia just one more night separates them from their final destination the Chinese capital Beijing [Music] [Applause] the Great Wall of China erected by Chinese emperors as protection against the nomadic hordes now it is by far China's biggest tourist attraction it is simply a must for every visitor to China [Music] Beijing is one of the world's most dynamic cities a melting pot of contrasts pitting unbridled capitalism against a communist regime [Music] 3000 years of Chinese culture paired with the fast-paced lifestyle of a global economic powerhouse [Music] and of course there is Chinese cuisine no visit to the capital is complete without a sounding of Peking duck prepared over a crackling wood fire cut into thin slices and served wrapped in pancakes this speciality dates back to the Ming Dynasty it's difficult to prepare and is only offered in the best restaurants [Music] [Applause] our guests have travelled nearly 8,000 kilometers it is without doubt one of the most multifaceted journeys they will ever experience [Music] a stroll through a Beijing park gives our passengers time to reflect and review the events of the past few days powerful images of encounters and adventure [Music] a treasure trove of memories to take back home [Music] the dream of a lifetime fulfilled a journey on the trans-siberian railway [Music] you [Music] you

Channel: Lernidee Erlebnisreisen GmbH

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Keywords: Zarengold, Lernidee, Private Train, Trans-Siberian, transsiberian travel, Exclusive Journeys, Railway, Railway travel, Trans-Siberian Railway Network (Rail Network), Beijing to Moscow, Moscow to Beijing, Lake Baikal, Ulan Bator, Ulan Ude, Novosibirsk, Kazan, Yekaterinburg

Id: 1NtdmNVNosA

Length: 35min 22sec (2122 seconds)

Published: Thu May 23 2013