21/03: Trans-Siberian Ticket Problems July/August
Just a quick warning for those planning to take Trans-Mongolian or Trans-Manchurian train journeys in late July or August. Due to the Beijing Olympic Games, tickets for trains starting in Beijing will not be able to be booked the usual 45 days in advance. They will go on sale only a few days in advance.
There might also be some trouble obtaining tickets from Mongolia to Beijing at this time. Tickets on this route can still be ordered in advance, but due to high demand there might be problems. Some agencies are recommending clients should fly this part of the trip.
Trains within Russia, from Russia to Mongolia, and from Russia directly to Beijing will be unaffected. At least, these tickets shouldn't be too much harder to obtain than they are any other year.
There might also be some trouble obtaining tickets from Mongolia to Beijing at this time. Tickets on this route can still be ordered in advance, but due to high demand there might be problems. Some agencies are recommending clients should fly this part of the trip.
Trains within Russia, from Russia to Mongolia, and from Russia directly to Beijing will be unaffected. At least, these tickets shouldn't be too much harder to obtain than they are any other year.
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