EKATERINBURG - the major industrial city and transport hub of Siberia. It was founded by Catherine the Great as a fort and metallurgical factory. Ekaterinburg is the city of great historical interest: here took place the tragic murder of the whole czarist family. You'll visit the execution place of the last Russian tzar Nicholas II, Museum of Mineralogy, etc.

NOVOSIBIRSK - the largest Siberian city both by population and by territory. It is situated right in the middle of Russia and is called “the capital of Siberia”. Novosibirsk has rich cultural life. You'll see famous Opera and Ballet Theatre, Conservatory, and the Art Gallery which has a rich collection of icons painted by Nicholas Rerikh.

IRKUTSK – the center of eastern Siberia, situated on the shore of Lake Baikal. Irkutsk is a treasure house of the spiritual culture of Siberia; it is probably the only Siberian city that preserved its historical individuality: old wooden constructions, built without a single nail and decorated with skillful carving. There are about 700 monuments of history & culture here.

LAKE BAIKAL – natural treasure, the real gem of Siberia. It is the deepest lake in the world with the cleanest and most transparent water. Surrounded by the beautiful mountains, forests and wild rivers, Baikal is an immense and breathtaking area of physical beauty. Boat ride along the lake and walking tour of Krestovka village.

ULAN UDE – the center of the Buddhist Buryat culture. During the city tour you’ll see the historical center of Ulan Ude located along the river banks like a fancy amphitheater with houses that belonged to merchants of the 18th-19th centuries, the main square with the most extravagant Lenin’s monument, cathedrals and other attractions.

IVOLGINSKY DATSAN – a restored Tibetan Buddhist monastery, located 25 miles from Ulan Ude. Till 1995 the Datsan was the residence of Bandido Khambo Lama (the leader of the Buddhists in Russia). Now it serves as the center of Buddhism in Russia. An opportunity to take part in religious services of the Temple.

ULAAN-BAATAR - is situated on the Tola river at the foot of the Bogdo Khan Uul, which rises 3,000 ft (914 m) above the city. Founded in 1649 as a monastery town, Ulaan-Baatar prospered 2 centuries later beeing a commercial center on the tea route between Russia and China. It was made capital of the Mongolian republic in 1924, when its name was changed from Urga [palace] to Ulaan-Baatar. During the city tour you will visit the Buddhist Monastery, Sukhe-Bator Square, the Summer Palace and other attractions.

GOBI DESERT - one of the world's last remaining natural wilderness - it typifies and almost defines Mongolia. One major Gobi destination is the Erdenezuu Monastery - once the site of Genghis Khan's great kuriltai (”gathering of the clans”)... the tortoise statue is the only Genghis relic.

BEIJING - Beijing had been the Capital of four Dynasties before the founding of People's Republic of China. Its Great Wall, splendid palaces, beautiful gardens, old temples, a considerable variety of exhibitions and museums and former residences of celebrities show its glorious history and civilization. Today more than 260 places of interest have been opened to the public. You will see Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, etc.