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Stop At: Ust-Ordynsky, Ust-Ordynsky, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberian District
The village Ust - Orda is 70 km from Irkutsk. It is an administrative and cultural center. On the entrance to the village there is a monumental sculpture of a Buryat horseman.
The excursion to Ust Orda let you see a Buryat village, know the way of life of the locals. You will visit the Local Museum of Regional Studies where you will learn about the origin of Buryat people, their culture, world outlook, religion. The exhibits of the museum have no counterparts, they always attract tourists from different countries. These are objects of shaman cult, ancient coins, bride’s decorations and many other things.
You will meet with a real shaman and go through a ritual of purification!
You will visit Datsan of Ust-Orda village - one of most beautiful datsans in Irkutsk region!
Buryats is one of the most numerous ethnic groups inhabiting the territory of Siberia. Ust-Orda region is know because the roots of the Buryat traditional culture originated here. During this tour you will get acquainted with Buryat national folklore, national games and shamanic rituals, you will try traditional dishes of the Buryat cuisine – pozi (made with dough and meat).
Duration: 3 hours