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Other interesting Places of the Tunka Valley
Monastery of Choimorsk
- about 15 20 minutes west of Arshan
- founded by Buddhist lamas in 1991
- following monastery of the Chandagataiski Monastery which was closed in 1927
- several monks live and work in the monastery today
Arshan Pass (1954 m)
- can be recommended only for day trips in summer since the days in winter are too short
- hikers will pass many waterfalls
- panoramic view over the Kitoi Valley and the Sayan Mountains
- duration of ascent without backpack about 6 hours
Volcanoes
- several small extinct volcanoes near Arshan
- Chrai-Chobok can best be reached
- hot steem can still be seen coming from the chinks in the rocks
Thermal Springs of Shemtung
- near Tunka, 4 km west of the village of Shemtung
- well-known spring of the Tunka Valley
- enjoys great popularity in summer
Chongor-Ulla
- can best be reached by cross-country vehicle
- 10 km along the river Charagun from the village of Okhor-Sibir
- 9 cold mineral springs
- no accommodation, new holiday home is being planned
Nikolovka
- situated near Kyren
- famous for the healing power of the radon springs
- Buddhist temple and holy hill of Chairchan 4 km upstream
- Chairchan is reserved to believers; no admittance for nonbelievers
