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Shamanka Rock: Lake Baikal’s Sacred Marble Monument
A marble rock formation on Olkhon Island, considered one of Asia's nine most sacred sites and the spiritual heart of Lake Baikal.…
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Olkhonsky
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Olkhonsky is a district on the western shore of Lake Baikal that includes Olkhon, the largest island in the lake. This page gathers the guides that belong to it, such as Shamanka Rock, Lake Baikal and Khuzhir, Lake Baikal.Use the page to plan a stay on the island: where the main village is, which landmarks are close to it and how they fit into a day. The guides explain what you will see and how to get around, so you can plan your route before you travel.
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Khuzhir, Lake Baikal: Gateway to Sacred Sites and Ice Adventures
Khuzhir is the main settlement on Olkhon Island, Lake Baikal's largest island, serving as the administrative and tourist hub for this remote…
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Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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