Is he Baikal lake and it is so beautiful that it is also known as The Pearl of Asia. Of course it deserves the name, because it is one of the most incredible natural wonders in the world. The largest freshwater lake in the world and also the deepest. In fact, it appears to contain 20% of all the planet's unfrozen fresh water.
It's in the southern siberia, in Russia, very close to the city of Irkutsk, and it is a large lake of volcanic origin of no less than 636 kilometers long, 80 kilometers wide, and 1,680 meters deep. It is not surprising that in 1996 UNESCO declared it World Heritage.
A unique ecosystem
Lake Baikal became known thanks to the construction of the Trans-Siberian train, whose route borders on it in part. As a curiosity I will tell you that 200 bridges had to be built and 33 tunnels dug. All the figures surrounding this lake are surprising, right?
To the north are the Baikal Mountains, which are recognized as a National Park, and which offer a spectacular natural environment. In addition, the lake has some 22 small islands, of which the largest is the island of Oljon.
But one of the things that really defines Lake Baikal and endows it with great interest, in addition to its great scenic beauty, is its biodiversity. In their surroundings nothing less than around 1,550 animal species, among which the Baikal seal stands out. And at its bottom are some 233 varieties of algae, in addition to 1,085 plant species. A wealth difficult to find.
Visit the lake
At the tourist level, visits to Lake Baikal have increased in recent times. The nearby city of Irkutsk It can be a good starting point to get there. If you like hiking, you will love the visit to the lake because its surroundings extend Great Baikal Trail, a network of trails that allow you to enjoy the surrounding nature and its unique views.
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