Ulan-Ude Guide

Ulan-Ude is our favorite city along the Trans-Siberian. Not only it's a great starting point to explore the eastern shore of Baikal lake, but also the city itself is authentic and very friendly.

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Ulan-Ude Guide > Features

Introduction to Ulan-Ude, Travel Highlights, History, and General Facts:

Ulan-Ude is the first city along the Trans-Siberian that feels like you’ve finally arrived to Asia.

The Most Interesting Sights at Ulan-Ude

The main attractions in Ulan-Ude are the two museums (of history and of nature), Ivolginsky Buddhist Datsan, and open-air Ethnographic Museum.

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Practical Advices for Travelers in Ulan-Ude:

Health: Drugstore: Lenina ulitsa.

Traveling around Ulan-Ude & to Baikal Lake

Ulan-Ude is located about 250 km from Baikal lake, but if you take a bus or a shuttle, you'll be able to get there in 3 hours.

Introduction to Ulan-Ude, Travel Highlights, History, and General Facts:

Ulan-Ude is the first city along the Trans-Siberian that feels like you’ve finally arrived to Asia.