Irkutsk

Irkutsk

Known as the Pearl of Siberia, this city serves as the gateway to the world's deepest Lake Baikal and features beautiful wooden architecture.

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Lake Baikal
  • Listvyanka Village
  • Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture
  • Kazan Cathedral
  • Kirov Square
  • Angara River
  • 130th Quarter (Historic District)
  • Decembrist Museum

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Courtyard by Marriott Irkutsk
  • Irkutsk Hotel
  • Angara Hotel
  • Sun Hotel

🛍️ Shopping

  • Central Market
  • Modny Kvartal
  • Souvenir Street
  • Local Market

💡 Travel Tips

  • Lake Baikal is a must-see (cruises in summer, ice walking in winter)
  • Wooden architecture is beautiful in morning light
  • Omul (Lake Baikal fish) is a must-try

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

June-August (summer), January-February (winter ice)

💰Daily Budget

¥¥/day

👥Popular With
Nature loversAdventure seekersLake Baikal enthusiasts
🗓️Recommended Stay

3-4 days

🌐Timezone

IRKT (UTC+8)

💬Local Language

Russian

💱Currency

Russian Ruble (RUB)

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