Day: 1 Russia / Moscow |
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In the afternoon or evening catch up train at Moscow Yaroslavsky Railway Station, departure to Irkutsk
- You can ask Korea Konsult to help you arrange your tour in Moscow, Saint-Petersburg - cultural capital of Russia, or across Golden Ring of Russia
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Day 2-4: Russia / On the train |
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Enjoy landscape scenery from the train
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Day 5: Russia / Irkutsk / Baikal |
Lake Baikal
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Arrival in Irkutsk in the morning
- Transfer to the city's historical center. Breakfast at local restaurant
- Transfer to Baikal Lake. En route: visit open-air ethnographical museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy" (comprehensive exhibition of Siberian-style folk houses of the former centuries)
- Visit Listvyanka village and try famous Baikal fish Omul at a restaurant situated at Baikal's shore
- Experience the lake's landscape and culture: get acquaintaned with Shaman-rock legend, visit ancient wooden orthodox church of St.Nicholas (who is believed to be the patron of fishermen and sailors), ride a funicular to Chersky peak observatory to enjoy picturesque view of the lake
- Stop by local fish & souvenir markets to choose a gift for your family and friends
- In the evening check-in at Nikolay private hotel-house in Listvyanka. Free time
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OVERNIGHT: Nikolay private hotel-house in Listvyanka
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Day 6: Russia / Irkutsk / Baikal
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- Breakfast. Have your free morning time at Baikal lake
- Transfer to Irkutsk
- City tour: Irkutsk foundation place, the Eternal flame memorial, most important churches (including Znamensky cathedral ), Kirov square and several memorials dedicated to events in Siberian history, Irkutsk Linguistics University, and City administration. Put your feet at the crossing of Lenin and Karl-Marx streets (two main streets) in the center of the city, stroll along Gagarin boulevard, popular with locals as a dating spot. Overview the monument to tsar Alexander III overlooking one of the mightiest Siberian rivers Angara, and visit unique lore museum surrounded by centries-old buildings that keep the charm of Irkutsk
- Lunch at the local restaurant and then enjoy your free time in Irkutsk
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OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Irkutsk
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Day 7-9: Russia / On the train
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- In the morning move to the Railway Station and depart to Tumangang
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Enjoy landscape scenery from the train. You will pass Ulan-Ude, Chita, Khabarovsk, Ussurijsk
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Day 10: North Korea/Tumangang
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Tri-border area
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In the morning arrival in Khasan (Russia), border with North Korea
- While staying on train go through Russian passport control and customs
- Depart to Tumangang via Friendship bridge over Tumen river
- Highlight: border crossing by train from North Korea to Russia via Friendship bridge, the only land connection between the 2 countries with passenger trains running only 4 times a month. From the bridge you can clearly see the unique tri-borders area where Chinese, Russian and North Korean borders come together in a single point
- Arrive in Tumangang and pass through North Korean passport and customs controls
- Welcome to North Korea (Rason free economic zone)! Begin your tour in the area. Please note that in Rason the local guide service is mandatory, and the minimum group should be at least 3 people (or you should pay for 3 people)
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