Two continents, seven time zones, 9,288 kilometers. These are all features of the Trans-Siberian railway’s journey, which takes commuters from Moscow to Vladivostok, highlighting the diverse landscape and natural beauty of Asia. In this video, travelers spend 16 days on the railway, covering about 5,000 miles from Beijing to Moscow. Their route, deviating from the standard line, takes them — and viewers — through the Gobi Desert, along Lake Baikal, and into cities such as Kazan and Ulaanbaatar. This video highlights not only the underappreciated features of central Asia, but provides a sneak peak into the future of trans-continental travel.