"IRKUTSK" Irkutsk by swesn

Irkutsk Travel Guide: 197 reviews and 453 photos

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TRAIN-SHOPPING
( .. Listvyanka .. Irkutsk .. Trans-Mongolian Train .. )

To ST PETERSBURG next...

Last visit to Irkutsk: Dec 2001
Intro Updated Aug 2, 2003
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Crowds surge to the train for shopping - Irkutsk

SIBERIAN SHOPPING Shopping (2)

As I was on the Trans-Mongolian Railway that came from Mongolia, my train was filled with Mongolian traders. These... more travel advice

Mongolian traders selling at each stop - Irkutsk

TRANS-MONGOLIAN TRAIN Transportation (1)

Take Train 5 that departs from Ulaan Baator in Mongolia, rather than the trains from the other parts of Russia. See... more travel advice

Wooden 'lace' on a typical door in Irkutsk - Irkutsk

IRKUTSK : WOODEN-LACE HOUSES Off The Beaten Path (1)

All around Ikutsk and surrounding villages, the architectural style is wooden-lace houses. The houses are generally... more travel advice

Typical wooden houses in Irkutsk - Irkutsk

IRKUTSK Hotels (2)

Pros : - A relatively cheap option (by Russian standard) within city centre - Within walking distance from the Central... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
LAKE BAIKAL : SMOKED FISH

Things to Do (1)
IRKUTSK : LAKE BAIKAL

Travelogues (2)

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Comments (5)

kokoryko Jul 2, 2009 at 2:58 PM Report Abuse

Thinking of a train trip in the far East; your pictures help to convince me. . . Nice, Trisha.
bijo69 Jun 9, 2004 at 7:18 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pics! Hope I'll make it to Irkutsk this September... Any hotel/hostel tips?
mayafly Aug 25, 2003 at 7:19 PM Report Abuse

love your travelogue - you capture this fascinating experience perfectly!!
suvaa003 Jun 30, 2003 at 11:46 AM Report Abuse

wow. and yes love the place too, great pics!!!
Luchonda Jun 29, 2003 at 12:33 AM Report Abuse

The trans Mongolian express - interesting to meet the locals ! thx for sharing !