Primorsky Krai

The Russian Far East's maritime gateway, where Vladivostok's bays, seafood cuisine, and primeval forests are the main attractions.

Primorsky Krai lies at the southern end of the Russian Far East, with the Sea of Japan to the east and China to the west. The Sikhote-Alin mountain range runs through it, and its forests are home to Amur tigers and Far Eastern leopards. The capital, Vladivostok, sits on the Golden Horn Bay and is the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The Golden Bridge, Russky Island, the Fortress Museum, and the seaside promenade are popular sights, and seafood such as king crab is a favorite. Land of the Leopard National Park and the Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve suit eco-tourism. Late summer to early autumn (August–October) has the best weather. Vladivostok International Airport has flights to China, South Korea, and elsewhere.

Destinations

• Vladivostok
• Hulin & Hutou

Itineraries

• Vladivostok City & Coast Classic – A short first-time route based in the city center, covering Golden Horn Bay, Russky Island, and Tokarevsky Lighthouse.
• Trans-Siberian Railway Eastern Section: Vladivostok to Lake Baikal – Travel west along the railway via Khabarovsk and Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk and Olkhon Island.