But beyond the classic sites of Lake Baikal, the Kremlin and Vladivostok, there's a wealth of lesser-known corners and detours on this epic journey. The other Trans-Siberian 1: Trans-Manchurian lineAcross Russia by rail: There are alternatives to the classic Moscow-Vladivostok route. The Trans-Siberian is actually just an umbrella term for a variety of routes that commence in Moscow. The other Trans-Siberian 2: The BAM LineThis is the ultimate combination of obscurity and pointlessness in train form. The luxury optionTsar's Gold is a luxury train service that tours the Trans-Siberian route every summer.

Source: CNN September 21, 2016 10:30 UTC