Popular places for sunrises and sunsets in Russia are named
Experts of the service "Tutu" polled travelers and found out where in Russia you should admire sunrises and sunsets. More than a thousand people took part in the survey. Someone prefers well-known tourist destinations, such as St. Petersburg, others - hard-to-reach locations in nature. "Izvestia" got acquainted with the results of the survey and information about popular destinations on January 18.
Neva embankment and the Palace Bridge in St. Petersburg
Neither snow, nor rain, nor wind are not afraid of travelers who are ready to go to St. Petersburg in winter. After all, in case a tourist gets cold, he can wander around the museums and sit in one of the restaurants. Russians prefer to meet sunrises and sunsets on the Neva embankment and on the Palace Bridge - more than 19% of respondents voted for this option.
Elbrus
To meet the dawn on Mount Elbrus, one must first conquer it. This option was chosen by 18% of survey participants. At the same time, experts advised to thoroughly prepare for a mountain hike, carefully choose guides and assess physical strength.
Cape Fiolent in Crimea
On the territory of Cape Fiolent there is a sanctuary of the same name, and it is one of the most picturesque and popular with travelers places in the Crimea. Fiolent is located not far from Sevastopol. Almost 18% of surveyed travelers dream to meet sunrise or sunset there.
Cape Khoboy on Baikal
Among tourists, 16.9% prefer Cape Khoboy, a sacred place of Olkhon Island on Lake Baikal. The local rocks resemble fangs for a reason: "Khoboi" means "fang" in Buryat language. Winter on Baikal is one of the most amazing seasons: the lake is covered with transparent ice. It should become solid already in January.
Mount Belukha in Altai
Altai was chosen by 15.6% of respondents who dream of meeting dawn or dusk on the slopes of Mount Belukha, the highest point of Siberia and the Altai Mountains. Many people consider climbing it even more dangerous than conquering Mount Elbrus. For those who prefer not so extreme entertainment, experts advised to go on a road-trip along the Chuisky highway.
Valley of Geysers in Kamchatka
More than 15% of travelers dream to see the famous Valley of Geysers in the early morning or at sunset. However, it is impossible to get to the valley by car or on foot: there are neither pedestrian nor automobile roads, and the only way to see one of the most unusual places in Russia is a helicopter tour.
Ladoga Skerries in Karelia
Skerries - small rocky islands on Lake Ladoga - belong to the territory of the national park of the same name. Tourists can come with tents or go on a short excursion - and they are also accessible in winter. In the evening it will be possible to cook soup on the fire and warm up with berry tea. According to the service, about 13% of respondents want to go to Karelia.
Kurshskaya Spit in the Kaliningrad Region
12% of travelers dream of meeting sunrises and sunsets on the Baltic Sea. Contrary to stereotypes, winter is an excellent time to travel to the Kaliningrad region, experts believe. They believe that tourists during the trip can attend an organ concert in Kaliningrad, a spa overlooking the Baltic Sea and see the sunset on the Curonian Spit.
Cape Tobizina in Primorsky Krai
Cape Tobizina is one of the most beautiful places on Russky Island. To feel standing on the edge of the earth and admire the sun is the dream of 12% of surveyed users. You can get to the cape by car or public transportation, but you should be prepared to walk part of the route.
Kiseleva Rock in the Krasnodar Region
Kiseleva Rock, surrounded by the Kadosh forest park, is located in the vicinity of Tuapse. Almost 11% of respondents want to go there to meet sunrises and sunsets. The forest park is small but picturesque. In the cold season it is also possible to take a walk, the main thing is that there is no wind and rain.
Volga embankment in Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod is called the capital of sunsets: the city was also included in the selection, and more than 10% of survey participants dream of going there. The best sunsets and sunrises should be met on the Volga embankment, and in the afternoon you can go for Gorodets gingerbread, noted in the service.
Earlier, January 14, it was reported that in February more tourists will go on trips around the country. This follows from the data of the service for travel planning OneTwoTrip. Thus, the share of hotel bookings in Russia for the year increased by 8% and is 43%. Moscow, Esto-Sadok, St. Petersburg became the most popular cities for tourists.
