Kharantsy
Харанцы
A small village about 7 km northeast of Khuzhir; icicles and ice caves on nearby islets in winter make it the closest blue-ice experience.
Kharantsy lies along the shore of a small bay northeast of Khuzhir. A cape beside the village and the Kharantsy islet in the lake are both made of rock. After winter freeze-up, lake waves freeze onto the cliff walls, forming layers of icicles and small ice caves. Being close to Khuzhir, it suits a half-day ice excursion or a walking visit. In summer it has quiet sandy beaches and a lone tree, with fewer people than the Shaman Rock area. You can reach it from Khuzhir by hired vehicle or bicycle. In winter, check ice conditions before heading onto the ice and avoid ice cracks.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Saraisky Beach
- Khuzhir
- Olkhon Island & Shaman Rock
- Revyakin Museum of Local Lore
- Maloye More (Small Sea) Ice
- Lake Shara-Nur (Olkhon)
- Uzury
- Cape Sagan-Khushun (Three Brothers)