Lake Baikal is frozen! This fairy tale-like ice and snow wonderland becomes a paradise as soon as winter comes....

It’s the most beautiful season of Lake Baikal again, and the magical scenery here quickly occupied the hot search list!

A Russian blogger walked leisurely on Lake Baikal and took photos. The frozen lake surface looked like a huge emerald amber gem.

Lake Baikal, the oldest, clearest and deepest lake in the world. A place where the average temperature in winter is -38°C. The colder the weather, the more beautiful it is.

You can see the vertical and horizontal cracks on the lake, the Milky Way very close at hand, you can also see the frozen scene thousands of miles away, walk on the thick ice on the lake, and feel Nature at its most amazing beauty.

The blue of Lake Baikal is the purest blue, and the ice formed in winter is even more spectacular.

Lake Baikal is frozen from January to May every year, and the ice on the lake is at most over 1 meter thick. Around March, cracks appear on the frozen lake surface. Against the backdrop of the setting sun, Lake Baikal looks particularly beautiful.

On the ice, you can walk freely and find the emerald blue that belongs to your heart.

You can also climb to the top of the mountain and overlook the majestic scenery of thousands of miles of ice and thousands of miles of snow.

The most pleasant thing is to count the leisurely time here with your loved ones and friends, and wait until the sun sets in the west, the crimson clouds, and the slanting light on the ice. The soft sunshine on the face, everything is so beautiful.

There are two ways to go to Lake Baikal. The first is to take the train to Irkutsk. After choosing the train, we embarked on what backpackers call "the most romantic train journey". The romance lasts for a day and a half, and the price is about more than 2,000 yuan.

If you have no money or leisure, flying is more suitable. If you are lucky, you can find a round-trip ticket to Irkutsk for at least 1800. Of course, flying to Ulan-Ude is also a good option. choose.

The Russian visa is about 700 (free e-visa in Ulan-Ude, but if you want to go around the lake, you will need to go to two areas, and you still need to apply for a normal Russian visa).

Irkutsk

I thought Lake Baikal was very far away, but in fact it only takes 2.5 hours to fly from Beijing to Irkutsk. Many people who arrive in Irkutsk come for Lake Baikal.

Irkutsk in January has already been covered with snow. Don’t rely on luck. Walking along the Angara River, you can still see dreamy fog covering the lake.

Irkutsk in winter is incredibly beautiful.

However, Lake Baikal is still busy freezing in December and January. Only in February and March is the best time to see the blue ice. When the lake is completely frozen, competition-level blockbusters can be shot.

Listvyanka

Take a bus from Irkutsk to Listvyanka, a simple and beautiful lake Border town.

Russian locals come here on vacation. As the gate to Lake Baikal, you can stay in local wooden houses and B&Bs to enjoy tranquility, comfort, sunshine and lake water.

Olkhon Island

If Lake Baikal is the pearl of Siberia, then Olkhon Island is this pearl heart.

As the largest island in Lake Baikal, you can see the mysterious Shaman Stone on Olkhon Island. If you take a trip to the north, you must see Cape Haboy, like in Game of Thrones The real scenes in the play are mysterious and spectacular.

This mysterious island in the lake is still in a relatively primitive state. The scattered wooden houses are full of Russian Buryat style, which is both rustic and unique.

The best time to go to Olkhon Island is February or March, when you can see very beautiful ice cracks and blue ice. The sunrise and sunset, the Milky Way sky and the virgin forest on the island are also not to be missed.

Thousands of miles of frozen beauty can be seen every day on the island.

Don’t miss the beautiful and mysterious shaman pillars. Even if you don’t understand shamanic culture, you can still pray for good luck in the new year.

Walking onto the frozen Lake Baikal, after it snowed, the ice was covered with thick white snow. Under the white sky, you could see the translucent blue ice, and the dark blue was covered with white. Neutralizes to a transparent light blue.

Above the ice and snow, I felt that winter was coming, and everything in my field of vision was completely white. I don’t know if there are any White Walkers ready to move under the blue ice.

Walking closer to the lake and between the rocks, there are works of art created by nature.

Southern and Northern Lines

During the ice-up period of Lake Baikal, the ice layer was at its thickest over 1 meter. Walking on the ice, there is no hustle and bustle. You can also lie on the ice and enjoy the tranquility of thousands of miles away.

Walking along the southern route of Lake Baikal, you will see vast mountains and transparent ice.

The ice surface at the southern end is flat and transparent, like an endless mirror, peaceful and beautiful, like a shy girl, quiet and graceful.

On the northern route, you can see blue ice, ice cracks, water bubbles, and pendant ice.

On the ice surface at the northern end, the rocks in the lake are wrapped in layers of broken ice, like sharp swords, shining golden light in the sun, like a brave warrior showing off his weapon.

Cold protection recommendations

Full body equipment: Ear protection hat , scarves, earbags, sunglasses, gloves.

Upper body: Down jacket/thick, airtight jacket. A fleece or ordinary sweater is enough as the middle layer. It is highly recommended to wear a short-sleeved T-shirt as the inner layer. It’s super warm indoors there. Wearing a turtleneck sweater will make you pass out. . You can prepare some brightly colored jackets to stand out in the vast whiteness.

Lower body: A pair of thick velvet leggings is enough. If you are really afraid of the cold, put on a pair of pants.

Feet: Snow boots are definitely relatively comfortable and warm. Some people say that they are not slip-resistant and are afraid of falling. In fact, walking in the snow will be relatively safer and more secure as long as you master the walking skills. The climate there is dry and there is heating in the room. Even if the shoes get wet, it is no problem to dry them. When walking on the ice, you need crampons. It is naturally better to bring professional outdoor snow boots.

Who do you want to go to this breathtakingly beautiful winter paradise?

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