The Trans-Mongolian Railway strethes 2,215 kilometers from Mongolia’s northern border with Russia to China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Horses were Mongolia’s chief means of getting around for thousands of years, and they remain an integral part of the national identity. But in modern times, the iron horse has gained popularity as an excellent way to cross this vast central Asian nation.
” If passengers decide to visit snack shops, food counters and kiosks along the way, they need to keep track of how long the train stops at each station to avoid getting left behind. And Jopson points out that over winter, the station food options were limited to major stations only. Even though the train toilets are initially stocked, it’s also recommended that passengers bring their own roll of toilet paper. “The toilets were basic, but clean for the most part,” Jobson recalls.
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