With Irkutsk, Listvyanka, Severobajkalsk, Ulan-Ude and Sljudyanka All information about the Baikal Railway between Sludyanka and Port Baykal Numerous suggestions for trekking tours and other activities Current information on travel preparation and implementation Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater reservoir on earth and has developed in recent years from an insider tip for adventurous tourists to a very accessible destination for hikers and nature lovers. All those who do not want to be deterred by the still common Siberian clichés can find comprehensive information about >the blue pearl of Siberia< Buryatia with its capital Ulan-Ude and the Irkutsk region in this travel guide. The book also offers tips for active holidays in summer and winter. It contains numerous Cyrillic and Latin city maps and overview maps, as well as information on transport, hotels, restaurants, museums and sights.