Transbaikal region. Sightseeings: description and photo

The Trans-Baikal Territory is located in the eastern zone of Transbaikalia. It is part of the Siberian Federal District. The Transbaikalian region is famous for its historical and natural monuments, sights at this place at every step. The area of this territory is 2.52% of the area of the Russian Federation. Everything here wins its scale and uniqueness. The main attractions of the Trans-Baikal region are constantly attracted by tourists. At all times people were amazed by the diversity of the relief, natural beauties and historical monuments.

Sights of the Trans-Baikal Territory

A photo describing these beautiful places can be found in the article. But it is best to visit Transbaikalia personally. Only in this way can you feel the greatness of nature, the height of the mountain peaks and the expanses of the steppes. Tourists are recommended to visit such places:

• Sohondinsky nature reserve;
• Lake Arey;
• National park "Alkhanay";
• The Kodar ridge;
• Butinsky Palace;
• Numerous museums.

Sohondinsky nature reserve

In this protected place, nature is striking in its diversity. Several ecological systems are connected there:

• taiga;
• Steppes;
• Swamps;
• Mountain tundra.

The reserve is 211 thousand hectares. It is located on the Khentei-Chikoyskoy Highlands with the Sohondo Goltz Massif. Golets Sohondo is the oldest volcano. Its slopes are admired by the whimsical forms.

For this place is characterized by dry and little snowy winter. The climate is continental. There are a lot of lakes of glacial origin. Their depth is more than twenty meters. Plankton and algae in them do not take root, in this regard, they are famous for their transparency, the water there with a light blue tinge.

In the Sokhondinsky Reserve, such rivers as Selenga, Amur, Angara, Yenisei take their source. It is noteworthy that they belong to the basins of different oceans. Cupid belongs to the Pacific Ocean, and Selenga, Yenisei, Angara - to the Arctic.

In these regions grow rare plants that are listed in the Red Book, such as the lepidoptera, a slippery slipper, a large slippery flower slipper, an iris smooth, a spotted patch, an African apricot, a dwarf larva and a Pennsylvania lily, an Altaic onion, ayan auricum, a pair of rhodiola species.

Attracts its diversity and fauna. At present, it is found out that 255 species of various birds, 67 mammals, three species of amphibians, four - reptiles, eight - fishes and 1200 - arthropods live in the Sokhondinsky reserve.

Lake Arey

This reservoir is a hydrological monument of nature. If we talk about the Trans-Baikal Territory, photo of which is in this article, first of all it is worth mentioning this wonderful lake. His fame is associated with a combination of a number of factors:

• The lake is amazing with the variety and quantity of fish, which is undoubtedly a huge plus for avid fishermen;
• Water contains a lot of oxygen, but poorly mineralized;
• Mud on the bottom have medicinal qualities, eliminate numerous skin diseases;
• On the south bank there are huge anthills, built by northern ants, some of the buildings reach a diameter of 2-3 meters;
• At the very bottom of Area, unique Aryan potatoes grow, it cures diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Alkhanay National Park

"Alkhanay" is located on the territory of the Duldurginsky district. It is famous for its natural beauty. The whole nature of this place is imbued with legends and beliefs. Since ancient times, the tribes of the Buryat-Mongols have brought up in their descendants a love for this land. They called for the union of man with the world around him. In 1991, the head of the Buddhist clergy of the Dalai Lama consecrated this land with his presence.

From day to day, interest in the national park "Alkhanay" is growing. A huge number of believers come here to worship sacred places and bathe in healing springs.

But not only natural monuments can be proud of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Historical sights are also striking in their uniqueness.

Transbaikalian Alps - Kodar

This amazing place is located in the north of Transbaikalia. First of all, the Kodar mountain range attracts tourists here. This is the highest point of Transbaikalia, the peak, whose height is 3,073 meters. The range of Kodar is clearly distinguished among the plateaus and middle reaches of the Transbaikal. Kodar is "the Trans-Baikal Alps". A traveler of any level can choose a route suitable for him here.

Butinsky Palace

This palace belonged to the noble Butin family, who built unique and unique buildings of different purposes in the city of Nerchinsk. If you study the sights of the Trans-Baikal Territory, it becomes clear that Butin's Palace is undoubtedly the pride of the city of Nerchinsk.

The unique object of the palace is the Venetian mirror. They say that such a huge is no longer in the world. Its dimensions are 4 meters in length and 4 in width. To put it inside, even dismantled the roof. Also the palace is famous for its garden. Here you can find exotic plants that do not grow in the climate of these places.

Museum of the History of the Troops

This landmark of the Trans-Baikal Territory was opened for the twentieth anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. At the main doors there is an iron plate on which the names of 1255 Siberian warriors, Heroes of the Soviet Union are immortalized. Three central halls are dedicated to the historical feat of the Russian people in the Great Patriotic War.

Everyone who goes to the Trans-Baikal Territory, these attractions must visit. We must pay tribute to the heroic deed of our ancestors.

This is only part of the places that the Trans-Baikal Territory is famous for. Its attractions can also be listed and listed. But it's better to go to this beautiful land and personally visit each of them.