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Lake Baikal Essentials

Lake Baikal is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, containing 20% of Earth's unfrozen surface water. This collection highlights the region's cultural and natural landmarks, including the 17th-century wooden architecture at Taltsy, the sacred Shaman Rock at the Angara River source, and the unique freshwater seals at the Listvyanka Nerpinarium. Explore the diverse landscapes of Olkhon Island, from the vertical cliffs of Cape Khoboy to the erosion-sculpted stilted trees of Peschanaya Bay.