Snow-dusted or sun-kissed steppe and taiga, the Gobi Desert and the Great Wall ? the Trans-Siberian routes unite landscapes and experiences into the journey of a lifetime.
Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, the best of local knowledge and recommendations from our expert authors.Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip.Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique.Plus in-depth information on a range of routes including the Trans-Mongolian, the Trans-Manchurian, and the BAM (Baikal-Amur Mainline).
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Moscow, St Petersburg, Moscow to Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg to Krasnoyarsk, Lake Baikal: Krasnoyarsk to Ulan-Ude, Ulan-Ude to Vladivostok, Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM), Trans-Mongolian Line, Trans-Manchurian Line, Beijing, Understand and Survival chapters.

With vast scenery, a hospitable nomadic culture, the spectacular Naadam festival and the legacy of Chinggis Khaan, rough-and-ready Mongolia remains one of the world's last great adventure destinations.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Mongolia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:Inspirational images, highlights and recommendations from our expert authorsPlanning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect tripLocal secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip uniquePLUS organised-tour advice, a guide to taking a road trip, info on the Trans-Mongolian Railway, and Wild Lands & Wildlife feature
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Ulaanbaatar, Central Mongolia, Central Mongolia, Eastern Mongolia, Western Mongolia, The Gobi, Understand and Survival chapters.

But the reality is far different. The capital, Ulaanbaatar, is awash with Hummers and wi-fi hotspots. Nomadic herders chat to each other on mobile phones and kids practise their break dance moves in the shadow of Chinggis Khaan?s statue. Keep your itinerary loose and expect the unexpected2 authors, 44 maps, 98 days of on-the-ground research, countless cups of salty milk tea Outdoors feature Inspirational photos In-depth background and comprehensive planning tools