The Top 10 Attractions in Irkutsk
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Irkutsk. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Irkutsk is a region where 10
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Here you have the opportunity to tie a small ribbon and make a wish. Incidentally, the colors represent different requests.
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If not open: at the door is a phone number that you can call. Then the church is opened.
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At first glance totally indecisive, but when looking at the pictures you can see that the unique Baykalrobben are being shown there - there is one at the beginning of the place and one in the middle / end
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Most northern tip of Olkhon island and foremost spiritual place of the Buryat people in this region. You can view both the 'big sea' of lake baikal to the east as well as the 'small sea' to the west.
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When the weather is clear, the view of the other bank is simply breathtaking. There is something magical about the whole place and the lake. The name "Shaman's Rock" is therefore very aptly chosen.
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A real eye-catcher for the attentive - unfortunately it also shows the sad "The many boats on the river always generate waves, which erodes the shore"
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Excellent! 👍🏼 There are all sights specified and everything is available in English, Russian and Chinese
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This quiet place is hidden from prying eyes. The restless sounds of the ever-hurrying city almost do not reach here, and the lullingly murmuring fountain envelops you with harmony from …
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Beautiful 360° view point easily reachable from either baikal view hotel or Khuzhir village as a short hike.
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Nice fairly secluded place overlooking the river. If you drive further, you can come to Odinsk to eat branded chebureks and poses
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