Barguzin Valley Steppe
Баргузинская долина
A broad valley ringed by snowy mountains, where Buryat pastures, ovoo cairns and the distant silhouette of the “Sleeping Lama” mountain form the steppe landscape.
The Barguzin Valley stretches about 200 km between the Barguzin and Ikat mountain ranges. Its floor is made up of steppe, wetlands and small lakes, where Buryat herders graze their animals. Ovoo cairns and prayer flags are common along the roads. Driving into the valley from the village of Barguzin, you can see the “Sleeping Lama” peak in the Barguzin range, which looks like a person lying on their back. Hot springs such as Ara and Kuchiger lie upstream, and you can drive further into the valley. Summer brings strong sunshine and many mosquitoes, so bring sun protection and insect repellent.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Suvo Saxon Castle Rocks
- Barguzin Village
- Barkhan-Uula
- Zabaikalsky National Park
- Chivyrkuy Bay
- Lake Arangatuy
- Kurbulik
- Zmeinaya Bay Hot Spring