Useful Information
Ancestors of Amur Land
Khabarovsk provides the perfect base from which you can explore culture of native people of the Russian Far East, particularly Nanai people, and witness archeological sites with rock drawings of 7-6 millennium B.C.
Main highlights of this trip include:
The Nanai people. Anthropologically, they represent a pure Mongolian type. The total number living in
Russia is 12 thousand. Most of them are settled along Amur River basin and just like their ancestors, fishing
and hunting remains their main source for living. Over years, they mastered their skills to a perfection when
it comes to making clothes and shoes from animal skin and fur. Each item is a true peace of art, hand made with
individual look depending on the purpose for either hunting, fishing, wedding, funeral or Shamanistic ritual.
Sikhachi-Alyan Petroglyphs (rock drawings). First information appeared in 1970th. Stone Age images of masks,
animals, birds (about 300 in all) carved on the huge basalt boulders were discovered along Amur River and
immediately made its way to the list of most unique witnesses of our civilization. The mystery and message
of the images are yet to be defined...
Sikhachi-Alyan village. See and experience day-to-day life of Nanai people living in the small village.
Visit their tiny museum to learn about the history and culture of their ancestors.
Troitskoe town. From small village it grew into an administrative center of Nanai district. The impact
of rapid industrial development did not avoid traditional life of local people. Some by fate, some by choice
emerged with the pace of modern civilization, and along with the destructive influence, also managed to create
new generation of masters in professional art, music and writing.
Route and schedule:
- Departing Khabarovsk city at 9am by a private car with the guide
- After 2 hours of driving (75km/49mi), we will arrive to our first destination - the Sikhachi-Alyan rock drawings site.
- Sightseeing
- Next stop is the Sikhachi-Alyan village. Meet local people. Sightseeing. Museum
- Continue driving (~8km) to Troitskoe village. Sightseeing. Lunch. Folk concert
- Late afternoon, we will return to Khabarovsk city.
Included:
- Professional guide
- General museum (1) entrance fees
- Transportation (as described)
- Lunch (1)
- Folk concert
- Excursion to petroglyphs (rock drawings) site
Not included:
- Special exhibitions fees
- Visa cost
- Travel insurance
- Gifts or tips
Special tour-related note:
a special rate if 5+ travelers or if you are traveling with childrenRoute:
KhabarovskDuration:
Full day (12 hours)Date:
upon request
Discounts:
- 2 people - 25%
- 3 people - 30%
- 4 people - 30%