Lake
Baikal is in Russia. It is the deepest freshwater lake in the world,
and a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The lake is located in Eastern Siberia, between Irkutsk Oblast to
the northwest and Buryatia to the southeast. It is the planet's
deepest and oldest lake, as well as its largest body of freshwater,
containing over one fifth of the world's supply.
Souvenirs are sold near the omul
sellers (see below), and tend to be cheaper than in other Russian
cities. There are several boats at the main dock who take on
tourists when not fishing. The prices are negotiable, try to find
other tourists who want to ride and get cheaper prices by being in a
large group. Sometimes a kid with broken English acts as an
intermediary for the price haggling.
The smoked Omul sold by several
fish sellers on the edge of the lake is wonderful, and there is a
restaurant on the lake's edge with good fish, along with several
bars and small groceries. Everything in Listvyanka is within walking
distance, including a small post office.
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