IKT → KHV

Lake Baikal

Stunning aerial views of the world's deepest lake, including the vast central basin and the rugged Olkhon Island if the path veers slightly north.

Stanovoy Highlands

Dramatic, snow-capped mountain ranges and high plateaus that define the remote wilderness of eastern Siberia.

Zeya Reservoir

One of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world, appearing as a massive blue sapphire amidst the dense green forest.

Endless Taiga

A hypnotic expanse of the world's largest land biome, showing the sheer scale of the Siberian wilderness.

Bureya Range

Rugged, ancient mountain folds that signal the transition into the Khabarovsk Krai region.

Khamar-Daban Range

Lush mountains bordering the southern shore of Lake Baikal, often shrouded in misty clouds.

Chita City

A view of this major Trans-Siberian railway hub nestled in a valley between the Yablonovy and Chersky ranges.

Amur River

The mighty river that defines the border between Russia and China, winding through vast floodplains.

Chinese Border

Distant views of the northernmost territories of China, visible across the Amur River valley.

Khabarovsk Bridge

The iconic bridge over the Amur River, famously depicted on the 5,000 ruble banknote, often visible during the final descent.