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The republic of Buryatia
Ivolginsky datsan
Places to visit
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Shumak Springs. The Valley of life.
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Wooden figure on Shumak Springs.
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The Shumak area is famous for its springs, which are difficult
to get to. It is located at 1558 meters over the sea level in the valley
of the Shumak River 50 kilometers northeast from the famous health
resort Nilova Pustyn. From Nilova Pustyn the horse trail leads to the
Shumak passing through highest peak of the Tunka bald peaks -
Shumaksky (2850m).
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The Shumak springs possess the best qualities of mineral waters
from different regions like Tskhaltubo and Pyatigorsk in the
Causcasus, Belokurikha in the Altai territory, Yamkun in Chita Oblast.
Such a combination of valuable qualities is unique and the purest
mountain air adds to the healing power. This wild resort has been
attracting visitors for a long time.
On the territory there are more then 30 cabins and banya for
holidaymakers. Near the radon springs there is a small indoor
swimming pool-bath.
The springs are small holes in the soil filled with water differend
in taste and temperature. The first line of springs outcrops is 70
meters long. and has 42 springs with temperature 10-35 degrees
Centigrade. The secong line passes 50 meters from the riverbank. It
is 175 meters long and has 51 springs.
The curing power of mineral springs is largely determined by
the activity of micro-organisms. Care should be taken to preserve
them to keep mineral springs active.
Tourists are taking curative bath.
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