First time passengers aboard a Trans-Siberian train heading to Beijing from Moscow are definitely in for the ride of their life – beginning their journey with a fabulous stay in the Russian capital. Indeed, although the temperatures from December to February in Moscow do drop to below zero, it is not too difficult keeping warm during a tour of the city as part of a Trans-Siberian express experience. Getting the chance to witness magnificent ice sculptures in the capital as well as visiting some of the many fantastic places of interest in the city is what Trans-Siberian train passengers have got in store for them.
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Indeed, train trippers spending their first ever day in Moscow are bound to be blown away by the many wonderful festivities to be found in the city during winter which are unique to the capital. What many people looking forward to a couple of days in Moscow will do is look on the net for websites providing insight into the more unusual things to do in the city. Some of the more interesting things to get up to whilst touring Moscow before a Trans-Siberian trip to Beijing are listed below:
- Have fun at one of the 45 ice rinks in the city
- Experience the Russian Winter Festival
- Witness the “Art on Snow” competition in Sokolniki Park
- Marvel at the display of Russia’s New Year’s trees
- Enjoy winter sports such as snowboarding or sledding in a Moscow park
Hearty Food
Trans-Siberian passengers who will be spending some time in Moscow before heading off on their journey to Beijing need not worry about being able to keep warm whilst in the capital. Indeed, it is very easy to find an array of restaurants providing hearty food and warm beverages designed to help Muscovites and tourists deal with the extremely low temperatures. People wondering whether there are a selection of Trans Siberian railway tours in 2019 that will give them the chance to visit the enchanting city of Moscow in the winter should look online for the many options to be discovered. However, rather than being in too much of a hurry to book one of these life-changing train trips, it is best to take our time in order to choose the tour that we will enjoy the most. Of course, couples or lone travellers who cannot wait to sample the delicious dishes to be found in the Russian capital will need to conduct some research. By doing so, food lovers will be able to discover some of the more appealing places to enjoy Beef Stroganoff, hot soups or Pelmeni.
Wrap Up Warm
With the sub-zero temperatures to deal with when visiting Moscow in the winter, there is no wonder that bringing the most suitable clothing and footwear for a trip to the capital will be on the minds of people planning such an experience. However, apart from talking to friends or colleagues that have spent time in Moscow during the winter months, it would be a good idea to carry out a bit of online research in order to be properly prepared for a magical visit to the city of Moscow. There are fortunately some fantastic websites with information about Moscow available online.
Indeed, by putting in a bit of effort when planning a trip to Moscow in the winter, there is no reason why we should not have a magical time. Of course, if we are also looking forward to heading down to Beijing as part of our Trans-Siberian express trip, then life simply could not get any better.
