The Russian Far East is a whole world, separated from the western part of the country itself. This is a huge area with rugged mountains and picturesque coastline. Despite the fact that such large cities as Khabarovsk and Vladivostok are located there, most tourists prefer to visit famous natural attractions, for example, volcanoes or national parks on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Features of the Far East
The Far East is a place that is not very popular among tourists. This is due to the long flight, rather harsh climate and not too much orientation towards travelers. However, the Far Eastern land has its advantages for a good holiday. This region provides an opportunity to enjoy wonderful places such as the vastness of Avacha Bay, beaches with black volcanic sand, islets lost in the Pacific Ocean, rugged rocky shores, clean mountain lakes and unusual ancient caves. The Valley of Geysers is one of the most famous and attractive natural objects in Kamchatka. There is everything you need for relaxation: the sea with sandy golden beaches, fabulous underwater landscapes, water areas for walking on sea ships, mountain rivers, waterfalls.
There is always entertainment in the Far East. In winter, you can go skiing - the long slopes of the mountains are conducive to this. In summer, take a walk in the mountains and valleys. Fishing is very popular in this place. Tourists are also given the opportunity to go hunting or hiking, climb mountains, raft down the river. If you want to relax, you can just relax by the Pacific Ocean, breathing in the healing air of this region.
The Far East is also famous for its healing mineral springs. For example, there are about three hundred of them on the territory of the Kamchatka Territory. In this place you can gain strength and improve your health, doctors here are professionals in their field. The locals are extremely hospitable, which will undoubtedly cheer you up.
There are also historical sights here: very ancient artifacts from the sites of primitive people, modern buildings, museums for visitors. You should definitely look at the Vladivostok Fortress - a unique monument of the military-defensive past. Still, the most frequent phenomenon in this place is “natural wonders” - glaciers and volcanoes. There are also ice lakes and boiling geysers.
Far East resorts
The most famous resorts are located in the Primorsky and Khabarovsk Territories, as well as on Sakhalin and Kamchatka. The basis of many resorts in the Far East is healing mud. They are formed at the bottom of water bodies - sea estuaries and lakes. They are used in different sanatoriums in places such as the Vladivostok resort area, Sakhalin, Kamchatka.
The largest number of sanatoriums is located in the Primorsky Territory, there are over 40 of them. The most famous resort of Shmakov is located in one of the most beautiful corners of the central part of Primorye. Natural healing features of this place: dry and warm summers, windless and sunny winters, mineral carbonic waters, rich vegetation.
Some seaside health resorts are located in the suburban area of Vladivostok. The main healing factor of most Vladivostok sanatoriums is sea sulphide mud. It is healing and beneficial.
The sanatorium-resort area of Kamchatka is famous for its hot geothermal springs. The main therapeutic factors of Kamchatka sanatoriums are nitrogen-siliceous water and sulphide mud. It is here that all kinds of diseases of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, skin and gynecological diseases can be cured.
The resort resources of the Sakhalin region are represented mainly by mineral waters and curative mud. Sanatoriums in Sakhalin have a modern medical base.
The Far East is a special place where you can not only have a good rest and enjoy beautiful views, but also heal. This place is definitely worth a visit. The edge of contrasts - this is how the Far East can be called.
