Lake Baikal-Pearl of Siberia
Lake Baikal located in Siberia is the world’s deepest and oldest lake. Also it is the largest freshwater source containing one-fifth of world’s water supply. Lake Baikal contains outstanding varieties of endemic species of flora and fauna. It is surrounded by areas of high scenic and ethic values. It is a rift valley, starting from Baikal rift zone where the crust of the earth is pulling apart. Even though being the deepest lake, the waters are well-mixed and well oxygenated. The snowy lake along with islands looks astonishing beautiful on the backdrop of Baikal Mountains. It is the only confined freshwater lake where gas hydrates exists. 
The world famous Baikal seals, one of the three entirely freshwater seal populations are situated all around the lake. Neutrino researches are conducted in Baikal Deep Underwater Neutrino Telescope, which is deployed in Baikal kale. The climate is mostly cooler, and due to this climate the lake usually freezes in January. There are many hot springs near the lake, the water of which is of excellent quality and pure. Lake Baikal’s beauty is so exceptional and so is the beauty of the area surrounding it. The Trans-Siberian Railway provides the easy access to the Lake Baikal truly the nature’s wonder.