Photogallery of Ulan-Ude, Russia

In the city surroundings, there are unique nature attractions. Nature admirers can see here the wonderful waterfall called Small Zhombolok. It is over 20 m high. Over hundreds of years, this waterfall has been a sacred object for the local people. Near the waterfall head, there is a small gazebo that has survived to this day. The waterfall is surrounded by amazing forests. The hiking route to it will turn into an unforgettable adventure. Sable Lake is one of the biggest ponds in the region. It attracts tourists with its inimitable beauty. There are age-old forests growing along the lake shores. The shores have a spectacular view of the mountains. In a warm period, tourists can choose from dozens of hiking routes of different length. The guests of Ulan Ude have an opportunity to visit one of the largest outdoor museums in Russia, the Ethnographic Museum of the People of Transbaikal. It occupies about 37 hectares. The museum presents over 40 architectural monuments transferred here from different parts of the region. Each of the old houses stores the collection of interesting historical and ethnographic exhibits. The museum collection includes over 11 000 artifacts. For the visitors’ convenience, the large area of the museum is divided into several themed zones. As for religious monuments of Ulan Ude, one of the most famous is Atsagatsky Datsan (Temple) founded in 1825. It was being built without any prior official permission. The historic construction … Read further