Location: Irkutsk
Top Things to do in Irkutsk
Top Restaurants in Irkutsk
10 Nature & Parks in Irkutsk That You Shouldn't Miss
Founded in the mid-17th century as a winter quarters for traders and tax collectors, Irkutsk came to prominence in the 1800s. Participants in the Decembrist revolt against Tsar Nicholas I were exiled to Siberia in droves, turning Irkutsk into their cultural center. Today, it’s one of Siberia’s biggest and most important cities, with over half a million people, many universities, many historic churches and museums, and beautiful Lake Baikal, just about an hour away by train.
Restaurants in Irkutsk
1. Okhlopkov Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Volkonskikh Park
3. Pribaikalskiy National Park
4. Irkutsk Zoo
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
5. Shumak Wilderness Eco Retreat
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
The Retreat is located in a very picturesque and a truly remote valley of the river Shumak at 1600 m above the sea level, 180 km far from Irkutsk (Irkutsk region, Russia), in the Eastern Sayan Mountains (Oka municipal region, the Republic of Buryatia, Russia), 40km far from Mongolia. The Retreat is accessible only by helicopters (1 hour flight from Irkutsk all year round) or by 4 days of rigorous hiking from Nylova Pustyn (Buryatia)available only in the summer time. It is a sustainable facility. The famous Shumak Mineral Springs are located within 5 min walk from the Retreat. It is the only place in Siberia where about 100 mineral springs of different properties, radon and curative mud are found.The Shumak Mineral Water is a special category of mineral water which is effective for treatment of locomotor, cardiovascular, nervous, upper respiratory tract disorders, liver, stomach, endocrinology and metabolism ailments, skin, gynecological and urological diseases and infertility. Untouched nature, healing mineral water and absolute wilderness makes the Retreat your unique destination to experience this sacred place of Siberia!
6. Irkutskiy Nerpinary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
7. Kirov's Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Kanbaatar - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
I will begin this review by pointing out that Trip Advisor calls this attraction : Kirov's Park. The city map of Irkutsk and Google Maps call it : Сквер Кирова. Translated .. Сквер Кирова .. means Kirov Square. A visit to Kirov Square has got to be very close to a must-see, must-do, attraction here in Irkutsk. IF you are going to see attractions here in Irkutsk, many MANY of them will be in the immediate area of Kirov Square. So like it or not just getting to them will involve at least passing Kirov Square. One of the major things to see in Kirov Square is the fountain at the Southern end of the Square. Another is to see the Hotel Angara which is impossible not to see if you even so much as glimpse to the East when you are at the fountain. The hotel is attractive and is a landmark as well. There are a lot of benches in the square to sit and relax. There is a toilet facility as well. The park was clean and looks to be ready for the spring planting of flowers. It seems to be a very popular venue for Irkutsk residents.
