Far East Asia Highlights Explore this region: Select a page China Highlights Japan Highlights Mongolia Highlights Russia & Siberia Highlights Tibet Highlights SELECT COUNTRY FAR EAST ASIA CHINA is a country so vast that it feels like a continent in itself. Here, thousands of years of history blend effortlessly with modern innovation. You s can stand atop the Great Wall, wander through Beijing’s imperial palaces, marvel at the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, cruise along the beautiful Li River, or admire the futuristic skyline of Shanghai. Beyond its famous landmarks lie peaceful mountain villages, giant panda sanctuaries, colourful national parks, and landscapes that have inspired artists and poets for centuries. TIBET, often called the “Roof of the World.” Surrounded by the mighty Himalayas, Tibet offers overlanders an experience unlike anywhere else. Monks chant in ancient monasteries, and pilgrims walk centuries-old paths around sacred temples. From the magnificent Potala Palace in Lhasa to the breathtaking views of Mount Everest’s northern slopes, MONGOLIA Endless grasslands stretch to the horizon, wild horses roam the steppes, and nomadic families continue traditions that have remained unchanged for generations. Overlanders can sleep in traditional ger camps, explore the dramatic Gobi Desert, and another must do is the July colourful Naadam Festival, where wrestling, horse racing, and archery celebrate Mongolia’s proud heritage. RUSSIA (SIBERIA) the immense wilderness of Siberia. Frozen landscapes that seem to stretch forever. Following the legendary Trans-Siberian highway, visit Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake on Earth. Overlanders can also explore the Road of Bones and the volcanic landscapes of Kamchatka, encounter remarkable wildlife, and experience some of the most remote and untouched places on the planet. RUSSIA Stretching across the northern reaches of Asia, Russia is a land of immense distances, dramatic landscapes, and remarkable cultural diversity. While much of the country lies in Europe, its vast eastern territories offer Overlanders an entirely different experience, remote communities create one of the world’s last great frontiers. n the south, the magnificent Altai Mountains form one of Russia’s most beautiful natural regions.the Russian Far East is Russia’s Pacific gateway and the port city of Vladivostok. Built on a series of hills surrounding a magnificent natural harbour, the city combines Russian heritage with strong Asian influences.Vladivostok also serves as the eastern terminus of the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, making it a memorable starting or finishing point for one of the world’s greatest rail journeys.