These and the taiga biome are protected as a national park. Lake Baikal also contains an impressive 27 islands, of which Olkhon is the largest at 45 miles long, making it the third-largest lake ...

Lake Baikal Depth: 5,315 feet (1,620 meters ... The lake features 27 islands, most of which are uninhabited, and the area is home to many species of animals and plants native to the region.

In summer, tourists enjoy hiking, boating, and wildlife watching, while winter offers ice skating, dog sledging and driving on the frozen lake. The Circum-Baikal Railway, Olkhon Island ...