Buryatia （Russian: Бур́ятия boor-YAH-tee-yuh)lie inEastern Siberia, Is an autonomous republic of Russia, neighboring to the southMongolia, The west sideTuva, North and northwest andIrkutsk OblastBorder eastTransbaikal Territory。
The most famous scenic spot in the territory is the deepest and largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Baikal, known as the "Pearl of Siberia". Ulan-Ude, the capital city, is the third largest city in Eastern Siberia. It is rich in ethnic characteristics and is a well-known cultural tourism city.
area
city
- Ulan-Ude — The capital of Buryatia
- Archan — A hot spring resort town in Tongka National Park, and a Buddhist temple near the woods
- Gusino Ozersk — A large coal mountain town located near Lake Gusinoye
- Chaktu — A small town near the border between China and Mongolia; built in the 18th century,RussiawithQing DynastyTrade center
- Orlik — TuvaBorder and the most convenient base for exploring the nearby rivers, the main town in the beautiful Oka region has volcanoes and hot springs; for great target travelers who are riding horses, mountain biking, rafting and climbing, you can go here for sightseeing
- Severobaikalsk — LargeBaya RailwayTowns on the northern shore of Lake Baikal
- Tal Baha Terrace — Taking the “unorthodox” old Russian Orthodox church as a settlement, this village isUlan-UdeAbout 50 kilometers north
Other destinations
- Baikal Nature Reserve
- Barguzin Nature Reserve
- Djerga Nature Reserve (Джергинский природный заповедник)
- Kuitagarh — A large mountain hot spring spa area
- Baikal — The deepest and oldest lake in the world, and in terms of water volume, it is also the largest freshwater lake on earth.
- Olkhon — The largest island in Lake Baikal.
- Tongka National Park
- Zabaikal National Park
- Zu Chong (Жемчуг)-a hot spring spa (bath) area
learn
The republic was founded in 1923. It once joined the two regions and is now inThe Russian FederationThe status of the Republic within. Russians belong to the majority ethnic group in the Republic with a population of one million, although the Buryats (a race of Mongolian descent) who are native to Tibetan Buddhism and Shamanism are still the largest minority (about 30% of the population) ; Of course, Buryats constitute RussiaSiberiaThe largest ethnic group after.
In addition to cultural attractions and capitals, Buryatia is a paradise for nature lovers. Almost 80% of the territory is covered by mountains, and more than half of Buryatia’s jurisdiction is the coast of Lake Baikal. Outside the capital Ulan-Ude, the main tourist attractions include hot springs, Lake Baikal and Mongolian-style Buddhist monasteries.
Due to some long-standing factors, such as lack of sufficient natural resources and low political efficiency, many Buryatia’s infrastructures are still in urgent need of repair. However, there is the largest portrait of Lenin and beautiful scenery in Buryatia, and there are many monasteries that are being renovated to see.
Language
Buryat is a language widely spoken by ethnic minorities in Buryat. However, everyone will sayRussian。
arrival
The Siberian Railway has four stops in Buryatia, from west to east: Tankhoy, Babushkin,Ulan-Ude, And Segrevo.
Ulan-Ude Airport is fromMoscow、Krasnoyarsk、IrkutskwithYakutskdomestic flight. The airport has been suspended fromUlaanbaatarService for travelers to various places.
Travel around
According to Russian standards, most of Buryatia's infrastructure is still largely underdeveloped; and traveling around is quite difficult for ordinary travelers. Most of the railways have few trains, and the roads are very chaotic and very tortuous, especially inUlan-Ude。
Traveling around the plane is also due to the age of the plane and the local airport pavement wear, so passengers must be careful.
The bus route will take you from Ulan-Ude to most locations in the area. However, in order to reach the Oka area andOrlik, You need to hire or rent a jeep and drive it along a long dirt road.
Forked across the Ulan-Ude-Navushki RailwaySiberian RailwayWill take tourists toGusino Ozersk。
go sightseeing
- Ivorginsk Dachchan Buddhist College。IntroductionUlan-UdeA large Buddhist monastery 23 kilometers away; the 130th passenger line regularly departs from the South Passenger Terminal (Южный Автовокзал). It will take you to Ivordinsk, there is another passenger transport or waiting to take a taxi with other people, just say ДАЦАН. Will take you to the monastery. Expect to pay about 60 rubles (40 20) per way. This one way takes 40-60 minutes
Travel route
Activity
- Taken at Huita Gor in the Sayan MountainsHot spa bath(Simple cottages provide accommodation), or in Zu Chong (Жемчуг), 100 kilometers from Sliu River Kashi.
- The highest peak in the Sayan Mountains: Topografov Peak 3044 Mountain, takeHiking, biking, and horse riding
- White water rafting
Dining
Nightlife
Safety
Compared toMoscow、St. PetersburgwithNorth CaucasusBuryatia is generally a very safe place in the region. However, crimes do exist, but they are all on a small scale. Contact with suspicious people and alcoholics should be avoided; as in mostRussiaLike the city, they will attack you with fists and feet.
In addition, it is also recommended to take a legal taxi-some illegal taxis may try to exploit you and drive up unreasonable fares. Illegal taxis are common around the stations of the Siberian Railway.
health
If you decide to camp in the forest, be sure to bring mosquito repellent, because ticks and mosquitoes are very common in this area.
Although the economic situation is improving, the healthcare system is still backward by Western standards.
Next stop
About boardingSiberian RailwayThe next major stop to the westIrkutsk; East isPetrovskwithChita。
existUlan-Ude -Naushki railway forks to reachMongolias capitalUlaanbaatar。