Khuzhir
Хужир
The largest village on Olkhon Island, where guesthouses, restaurants and vehicle-tour services are concentrated; it is the base for lodging and departures for island visitors.
Khuzhir lies in the middle of Olkhon Island’s west coast and has about a thousand permanent residents. Along its sandy streets are wooden houses and family guesthouses, plus a few hotels, cafés and small supermarkets. All northern and southern route vehicle tours and winter ice off-road trips depart from here. The old pier at the north end of the village has the wreckage of a stranded old boat, a good spot for sunset photos. A ten-minute walk takes you to Shaman Rock and Saraisky Beach. The village has few ATMs, which often run out of cash, so bring enough cash. Power and water cuts occasionally happen in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Revyakin Museum of Local Lore
- Olkhon Island & Shaman Rock
- Saraisky Beach
- Kharantsy
- Maloye More (Small Sea) Ice
- Lake Shara-Nur (Olkhon)
- Ogoy Island
- Uzury