{"id":31894,"date":"2018-06-20T08:42:38","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T05:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/info\/"},"modified":"2025-02-08T20:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T17:02:13","slug":"info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/info\/","title":{"rendered":"Info"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><div id=\"pgc-14-0-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\">\n<div id=\"panel-14-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"textwidget\">\n<h3>Booking a trip<\/h3>\n<p>You can book a trip on our website, by email or by calling 09 &#8211; 660 002. When you book a trip on our website, you will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your booking request. Within about three working days, you will receive a confirmation of your trip and travel conditions by email or at your home address. You will receive a final invoice for the price of the trip, depending on the nature of the trip and its departure time.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying for a trip<\/h3>\n<p>You can pay for your trip on our website after you book your trip or by paying into Traveller Oy&#8217;s bank account. We will send the final invoice by email or to your home address. New is the OP bill\/single payment. This option has been added to the Traveller shop payment page.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.op.fi\/henkiloasiakkaat\/paivittaiset\/maksaminen\/op-lasku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read more about the Op Bill here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Trip changes and cancellations<\/h3>\n<p>Please check Traveller Travel Agency&#8217;s additional and special conditions before booking your trip. We will send you these conditions with your booking confirmation. You can also find the travel conditions on our website.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/matkaehdot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out the travel conditions here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"pgc-14-0-1\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\">\n<div id=\"panel-14-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"textwidget\">\n<header>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\">On the road<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content clearfix\">\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers good tips on travel safety and Finnish missions abroad can help if you run into problems while travelling. However, diplomatic missions cannot cover your costs, so it&#8217;s important to take out comprehensive travel insurance before you go. The Foreign Ministry&#8217;s travel bulletins provide valuable information on the general security situation in the destination, as well as on political and cultural circumstances that may have an impact on travel security.<\/p>\n<p>If you are travelling on your own or going to a high-risk area, you should make a travel declaration. It means giving your contact details to the State Department so that the local mission can contact you in the event of a crisis or emergency.<\/p>\n<p>In case of problems during the journey, the Traveller can be contacted by telephone 24 hours a day. However, in acute emergencies (victims of crime, serious illness, natural disasters, etc.), local authorities and emergency services should be contacted first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h1>Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover,#accordian-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #ffffff } #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f2f2f2; border-width:0px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 19px;width: 19px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:\"Raleway\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:\"Open Sans\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #6666a4;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #6666a4;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { color: #6666a4; }<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><ul role=\"menu\" class=\"fusion-filters clearfix\"><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-active\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".north-korea\" href=\"#\">North Korea<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".trans-siberia\" href=\"#\">Trans-Siberia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group  fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31979 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is the trip dangerous?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-04-29T15:39:54+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31979\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31979\" href=\"#collapse-1-31979\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is the trip dangerous?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31979\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31979\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The Trans-Siberian train journey is no more dangerous or harmless than any other journey on earth. Train crews and plainclothes police officers constantly monitor the safety of the train and its passengers. <\/p>\n<p>If you provoke yourself into becoming a victim by your own behaviour, it is everyone&#8217;s responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>At Moscow train stations, as at stations in general, you should keep a close eye on your belongings. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided, as should unfamiliar company trying to get close to you or offering you a drink. <\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;brains in the hand and ice in the hat&#8221; mentality is in place. However, pickpockets can be found in every country. <\/p>\n<p>However, we consider travel and baggage insurance to be an absolute necessity throughout the trip. Travel insurance is therefore compulsory in order to obtain a Russian visa. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31954 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can a lonely man or woman go on a train trip to Siberia?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-04-29T15:42:34+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31954\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31954\" href=\"#collapse-1-31954\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can a lonely man or woman go on a train trip to Siberia?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31954\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31954\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. Just because men and women are together on the train and in the trains, it is not a barrier to travel. Countless men and women travelling alone have made the &#8220;Traveller Trans-Siberia&#8221; journey across Siberia. There is no more travelling like the Finlandia Prize-winning book &#8220;Cabin 6&#8221;. Lone travellers can board the train without fear.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31955 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How safe is it to travel to North Korea?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:55+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31955\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31955\" href=\"#collapse-1-31955\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How safe is it to travel to North Korea?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31955\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31955\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Very safe, although you may have thought and heard quite the opposite. For tourists, the country is probably the safest place on the globe and very welcoming to tourists. <\/p>\n<p>North Koreans are super friendly and eager to explore. We have been travelling to the country for 10 years and never once has anyone felt unsafe on a trip, quite the opposite.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31949 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How to get a visa for North Korea<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:53+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31949\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31949\" href=\"#collapse-1-31949\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How to get a visa for North Korea<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31949\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31949\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>When you travel with us, we can also easily arrange your visa, either in advance or so that you can get it from China on your outbound journey. You should allow at least five weeks for this.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31948 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Should you fly from Beijing or take the train to Pyongyang?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:52+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31948\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31948\" href=\"#collapse-1-31948\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Should you fly from Beijing or take the train to Pyongyang?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31948\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31948\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>We strongly recommend making a second trip by train, which is an experience in itself. It&#8217;s easier to get to know the local people on the train and they&#8217;re happy to have a beer and chat with the tourists. Americans cannot travel by train.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31945 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are specific vaccinations needed?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:51+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31945\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31945\" href=\"#collapse-1-31945\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are specific vaccinations needed?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31945\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31945\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>In addition to basic vaccinations, no special vaccinations are required for North Korea. Rokote.fi is a good source of information on vaccinations required in all countries.   <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rokote.fi\/\">http:\/\/www.rokote.fi\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31959 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What if you don&#8217;t want to travel with a group?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:57+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31959\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31959\" href=\"#collapse-1-31959\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if you don&#8217;t want to travel with a group?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31959\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31959\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Understandable and that&#8217;s why we also offer the option of self-drive. See the self-catering section. However, travelling in a group is, in our opinion, a more comfortable way to explore North Korea.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31968 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I take photos, selfies or videos while travelling?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:58+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31968\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31968\" href=\"#collapse-1-31968\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I take photos, selfies or videos while travelling?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31968\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31968\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>Of course you can, as long as you follow the instructions of local guides and don&#8217;t shoot in areas where it is expressly forbidden to do so. Border areas, border crossings and close-ups of soldiers are prohibited. Polite behaviour includes asking permission from locals when photographing them in any country. Otherwise, go for it!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31974 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I move freely in North Korea?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:59+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31974\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31974\" href=\"#collapse-1-31974\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I move freely in North Korea?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31974\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31974\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>You can&#8217;t. You will always be accompanied by a local guide. This makes the country feel even more mysterious. Walking around the hotel areas is usually free and you can always suggest to your guide if you want to stop somewhere. Attempted sneaking and breaking the rules will have consequences for your guides and it is therefore important to follow them.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31999 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What can you do in North Korea?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:03:12+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31999\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31999\" href=\"#collapse-1-31999\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What can you do in North Korea?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31999\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31999\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-8 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>We can book the most unusual events for groups: tickets for football matches, water park visits, marathons, visits to a local farm, volunteering, bike rides and factory visits. It&#8217;s worth enquiring further if you want something different.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31980 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What money will be taken?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:03:03+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31980\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31980\" href=\"#collapse-1-31980\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What money will be taken?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31980\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31980\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Euros and Chinese Yuan are the best currencies, but as you are in full health care, it is not a good idea to carry too much money. Tips are to be shared.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31961 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the tip culture in the country?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:58+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31961\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31961\" href=\"#collapse-1-31961\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the tip culture in the country?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31961\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31961\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>In North Korea, the tip culture is strong and indispensable. Tipping guides is mainly done with money, but cosmetics, chocolate and, for men, tobacco also bring a smile to the face and a work ethic to the ceiling. In a restaurant, if you think you have received good service, you can leave 5-10% of the total. Tips for guides are given on the last day and a good amount is around \u20ac20-25.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31960 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What if my ethical values do not match the Juche idea?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:57+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31960\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31960\" href=\"#collapse-1-31960\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if my ethical values do not match the Juche idea?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31960\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31960\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-11 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>This is probably the case, but we recommend that you do not get into an argument with the guides or any of the locals. You must bear in mind that the cause is important to them and visitors must respect them. Attempts to &#8220;turn back&#8221; are disrespectful and cause unnecessary irritation. If you want to ask questions, it is good to know how to do it politely. We&#8217;ve all read about North Korea on TV, but now you have the opportunity to hear and see a different perspective that is guaranteed to surprise you and you&#8217;ll learn a lot of new things too.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31971 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the electricity and plug in North Korea?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:59+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31971\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31971\" href=\"#collapse-1-31971\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the electricity and plug in North Korea?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31971\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31971\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-12 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>Same as in Finland, i.e. 220V and the same plug.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31958 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I take smartphones, laptops or tablets?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:02:57+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31958\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31958\" href=\"#collapse-1-31958\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I take smartphones, laptops or tablets?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31958\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31958\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-13 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>It&#8217;s free, but only a few hotels have internet access and no network for your phone. International calls can be made from the hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31989 north-korea \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">About North Korea<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-02-08T20:03:05+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31989\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31989\" href=\"#collapse-1-31989\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">About North Korea<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31989\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31989\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-14 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:;--awb-padding-right:;--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>Capital: Pyongyang<\/p>\n<p>Type of state: communist People&#8217;s Republic<\/p>\n<p>Other cities:Kaesong, Hamhung, Nampo, Chongjin<\/p>\n<p>Area: 120 540 km2<\/p>\n<p>Population: around 25 million<\/p>\n<p>Official language: korean<\/p>\n<p>Currency: won<\/p>\n<p>Religion: buddhism, confucianism, atheism<\/p>\n<p>Time difference to Finland: +6 h in summer, +7 h in winter<\/p>\n<p>Area code: +850<\/p>\n<p>Electricity: 220 V<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31992 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can you leave the train or get on a new train whenever you want?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:44:30+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31992\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31992\" href=\"#collapse-1-31992\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can you leave the train or get on a new train whenever you want?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31992\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31992\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You can get off the train on the platform to stroll around and buy the products on offer, but you have to continue on the same train. If you have bought a ticket on your own for only one of the intermediate stations, you must ensure that you can still buy a connecting ticket. It is advisable to go to the ticket office at the station and reserve a new seat. If you stay overnight at an intermediate station for more than 72 hours (3 days), you must register at a hotel or with the police in Russia.   <\/p>\n<p>Russian visas are valid throughout the country. If for some reason you miss the train by accident, the only options are to try to catch the train with a taxi and get on again at the next station. This is especially true if all your travel documents and belongings are left on the train. Once the train has stopped, there is no reason to go beyond the platform.    <\/p>\n<p>At the Mongolian\/Chinese and Russian\/Chinese borders, new bogies and axle pairs are replaced on each wagon. The changeover period is spent in the wagon and the changeover of the axles is monitored. The wagon is lifted slightly into the air and new &#8220;axle pairs&#8221; are put underneath. The changeover is due to the different track gauges in the countries.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31981 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is the train only for tourist traffic?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:45:08+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31981\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31981\" href=\"#collapse-1-31981\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is the train only for tourist traffic?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31981\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31981\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>This is a normal, year-round train on the Russian, Mongolian or Chinese railways, where all other passengers travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-32005 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does the train correspond to the &#8220;express train to the East&#8221;?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:45:34+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-32005\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-32005\" href=\"#collapse-1-32005\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does the train correspond to the &#8220;express train to the East&#8221;?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-32005\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-32005\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Not quite. The Eastern Express is a nice luxury train for tourists, while the Trans-Siberian is a normal long-distance train. However, the travel companionship may be as good if not better. On the train, 1st class cars have more space and slightly wider beds than 2nd class cars. Travel in both classes is comfortable.      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31988 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I get food while travelling?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:46:04+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31988\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31988\" href=\"#collapse-1-31988\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I get food while travelling?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31988\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31988\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Food and drinks are available from the train restaurant car at reasonable prices. The restaurant car also often sells snacks, biscuits and other snacks. Food and drinks brought in by local people can be bought on the platform. Pies, fruit, snacks, drinks and even hot meals are sometimes available from the pier vendors.    <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also a good idea to take your own snacks with you on the train. For example, crumb coffee, bagged tea, sour crisps, nuts, raisins, soft drinks, etc. are good. People with a vegetarian or other special diet should bring their own snacks. A variety of dishes are available from the food truck on request, but they do not always understand the absolute nature of the choice.     <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31985 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What classes of travel are there on the train?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:46:35+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31985\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31985\" href=\"#collapse-1-31985\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What classes of travel are there on the train?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31985\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31985\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The train has 1st and 2nd class. The cabins are the same size, but the 1st class cabin has 2 beds and the 2nd class cabin has 4 beds. There is space for luggage under the bed or upstairs in the section that goes over the aisle. A rucksack or reasonably sized suitcase can fit in this space.       <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31986 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can you get champagne on the train?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:47:08+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31986\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31986\" href=\"#collapse-1-31986\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can you get champagne on the train?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31986\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31986\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Available from the restaurant car (PECTOPAH), or bought at some stations during stops. You can also bring your own champagne on board. However, you must be moderate when drinking champagne and be considerate of your fellow passengers. Russian caviar (IGRA) goes well with champagne. Toast may have to be compromised.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31987 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can you smoke on board a train?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:47:36+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31987\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31987\" href=\"#collapse-1-31987\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can you smoke on board a train?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31987\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31987\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>When the train is running, you can smoke on the tops of the carriages. Smoking is allowed on platforms (not in Helsinki). <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31984 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long does the train stop at stations?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:48:04+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31984\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31984\" href=\"#collapse-1-31984\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long does the train stop at stations?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31984\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31984\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Depending on the station, the train stops for 2 to 30 minutes. The train is not signalled by the sender or the train, but leaves unannounced. From the train, you can go oxygen hopping outside at the stations, do some stretching and gymnastics and buy snacks from a local private vendor. The carriage staff will show you when it&#8217;s time to get back on the carriage.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-32004 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the difference between a Russian and a Chinese train?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:48:36+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-32004\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-32004\" href=\"#collapse-1-32004\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between a Russian and a Chinese train?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-32004\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-32004\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No material difference. Both trains are originally of German manufacture, and are almost identical in design. The staff are of course either Chinese or Russian. The Chinese train makes the journey faster, passing through Mongolia. The Russian train goes around Mongolia via Manchuria. Both end up in Beijing. Train No. 2 runs from Moscow to Vladivostok. The English language skills of the staff are limited on all trains on the Siberian line.       <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31994 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is happening at the borders of the kingdom?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:49:04+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31994\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31994\" href=\"#collapse-1-31994\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is happening at the borders of the kingdom?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31994\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31994\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Passport control officers come on board to check passports and visas. The customs declaration forms are distributed on board the train and will be given to the customs officer on request. At the Finnish-Russian border, checks are carried out while the train is moving. At the Russian-Mongolian\/Chinese border, the train will stop for about 4-5 hours. It is a good idea to visit the toilets well before the train arrives at the border, as they will be closed during border formalities. Toilets are also closed before and after stations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31993 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">At the borders, customs clearance forms are filled in for the border authorities.<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:50:07+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31993\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31993\" href=\"#collapse-1-31993\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">At the borders, customs clearance forms are filled in for the border authorities.<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31993\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31993\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>At the Chinese border, the bogies on a train are changed when the track gauge changes. The wagons are lifted into the air when the bogies are changed. A locomotive and restaurant car is changed at the border for another one.  <\/p>\n<p>From Beijing, we can get you onward train tickets to Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Chongqing or wherever the tracks take you in China. From China you can cross the border to Hanoi in Vietnam and on down to Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City. From Vietnam you can get a visa for Laos or Cambodia and you&#8217;re back on the road!  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31997 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Russian train ticket<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:50:36+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31997\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31997\" href=\"#collapse-1-31997\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Russian train ticket<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31997\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31997\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"RussianTrain tickets\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.transsiberianexpress.net\/im\/Ticket.jpg?resize=450%2C205\" alt=\"RussianTrain tickets\" width=\"450\" height=\"205\" border=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>How to read a Russian train ticket (read from left to right):<br \/>\ntrain number, departure date, departure time, car number, type of ticket;<br \/>\ncity of departure, city of arrival, type of train;<br \/>\nseat number;<br \/>\npassport number\/passenger name in Russian;<br \/>\ntotal ticket price, time of arrival; (Moscow time.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-31996 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Some additional notes and a few things to remember:<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:51:03+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-31996\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-31996\" href=\"#collapse-1-31996\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Some additional notes and a few things to remember:<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-31996\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-31996\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The passport must be valid for 6 months after the end of your trip. You must have enough blank pages in your passport for visas. Russian and Chinese visas are stuck in your passport.<\/p>\n<p>Take with you on your Siberian train journey: a small torch, a corkscrew, a spoon, a multifunctional link set, (MP3 player), a couple of rolls of toilet and household paper, toilet seat protector paper, lots of &#8220;Savettes&#8221;, personal hygiene products for women, rubbish bags, playing cards, paper and pencil, rubber-soled train shoes, a small towel, snacks (e.g. nuts and raisins, dried fruit, crisps, biscuits, bagged soups, own mug or cup, spoon and fork), travel insurance certificate, visas, passport and spare passport photos and photocopy of passport. Small gifts (candy, tobacco, etc.) to give to train staff or to offer to fellow passengers. It&#8217;s a good idea to establish a good relationship with the train crew from the start. Luggage must not officially weigh more than 35 kg per person. Luggage must also fit in the space provided for it in the compartment.<\/p>\n<p>Visa- Mastercard-, Amex etc. credit cards or Finnish debit cards are not accepted on the train.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-32002 trans-siberia \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">A few words about visas:<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traveller.fi\/en\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by admin\" rel=\"author\">admin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-20T08:51:34+03:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-32002\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-32002\" href=\"#collapse-1-32002\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">A few words about visas:<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-32002\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-32002\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>It is best to obtain all the necessary visas in advance in Finland. Russian Mongolian and Chinese visas are applied for at the consulate. Visa instructions can be found in the Visa section of the website and on the page<\/p>\n<p>The passport must still be valid for at least 6 months. You should allow approx. 5-12 days per visa.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese consulate is open Mon-Fri 09.00-11.30 www.chinaembassy-fi.org<\/p>\n<p>Visas for Laos or Cambodia are best applied for at the front desk, e.g. in Beijing or Hanoi, although they can also be obtained at the border\/airport on arrival. You can stay in Vietnam for 14 days without a visa. The information on visas here is unofficial. Official information is available from each consulate. If your trip is cancelled for any reason, and we have already arranged the visas for you, the visa fee paid to us will not be refunded.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Siberia, Mongolia and China !<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31894","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Info &#8211; Matkatoimisto Traveller Oy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Olemme erikoistuneet tuottamaan yksil\u00f6llisi\u00e4, erilaisia ja niin sanottuja once in a lifetime-tyylisi\u00e4 matkoja. 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