Regions

Lake Baikal & Siberia

Siberia is far more varied than its reputation: a deep, clear lake, rolling steppe, river canyons and cities along the Trans-Siberian line.

Landmarks in Lake Baikal & Siberia

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  Lake Baikal

  The deepest and oldest lake on Earth, enormously clear and framed by forested mountains.

• UNESCO World Heritage

  Lake Baikal & Siberia

  Lena Pillars

  Jagged orange limestone cliffs rising along the Lena River in Yakutia.

• UNESCO World Heritage

  Lake Baikal & Siberia

  Olkhon Island

  The largest island in Lake Baikal, with steppe hills, sandy bays and a sacred rock cape.