Krasnoyarsk Krai

A vast krai stretching along the Yenisei from southern Siberia to the Arctic Ocean, known for the "Stolby" nature reserve and wilderness scenery.

Krasnoyarsk Krai runs along the Yenisei River through central Siberia, from the Sayan Mountains in the south to the Taymyr Peninsula and the Arctic Ocean coast in the north. The capital, Krasnoyarsk, lies on the Yenisei, and the nearby Stolby Nature Reserve is known for its strange granite pillars, which are good for hiking and climbing. In the north, the canyons of the Putorana Plateau have many waterfalls but are difficult to reach. Summer is the best season for outdoor activities, and winters are bitterly cold. The capital has an airport and lies on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Destinations

• Krasnoyarsk

Itineraries

• Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk Railway – Connect Siberia's two major cities by rail, visiting Akademgorodok, the Opera House, and the granite peaks of Stolby.
• Trans-Siberian Railway: Moscow to Beijing – Cross Russia by train in stages, traveling through Lake Baikal and the Mongolian steppes to Beijing.