Place to see: Olkhon Island, Khuzhir, Russia

Lake Baikal as seen from Olkhon Island

Lake Baikal as seen from Olkhon Island

After crossing the ice of Lake Baikal to reach the shore of Olkhon Island, I took the time to look back at the surreal scenery of Siberia.

About this place:

Olkhon Island is the largest island on Siberian Russia's Lake Baikal. It is home to roughly 1500 people, most of whom live in the small village of Khuzhir. Olkhon Island is a serene, beautiful place, which any visitor to Siberia should enjoy.

(No street address given)
Khuzhir, Irkutskaya Oblast', RU

Discovered by Jane Keeler
on 7 December 2007.
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