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The deepest and oldest lake in the world as well as the second-largest, Lake Baikal is beautiful, bio-diverse, and so remarkable that it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Down the road from the region’s largest city of Irkutsk, Listvyanka is the gateway to Lake Baikal from the west, while Severobaikalsk is the access point from the north. Olkhon, the lake’s biggest island and the fourth-largest in-lake isle in the world, has a very diverse landscape and fascinating Buryat villages.
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Baikaler Hostel

5 of 5 stars
opamann
vienna
Nov 19, 2009

me and my girlfriend made a trip to irkutsk and booked a tour to the olchon island via Jacks hostel. because all the beds were taken jack organized a homestay at one of his friends. the next day we...more

“Gorgeous place to visit in the winter!”
5 of 5 stars
littleyumyum
Washington, DC
Jan 18, 2006
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Stayed in Irkutsk and visited Listvyanka and Lake Baikal for a day trip. There is so much to do in Irkutsk in the winter - outdoor hockey games, walks through the ice sculpture parks, museums. ...more

“Un lugar mágico”
4 of 5 stars
MapadeViajes
Madrid
Sep 14, 2008

Tuve la oprtunidad de visitar esta zona por trabajo y me gusto mucho y lo disfrute mucho. Por el pescado, el inmenso lago, los rios que parecen lagos, los atardeceres, los inmensos bosques; pero...more

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