Khabarovsk is the administrative center of the Far Eastern Federal District. Located on the banks of the Amur River. Founded in 1858 (city since 1880). The city is located on the border with China (65 km to the nearest settlement). Khabarovsk - “City of Military Glory”.
What can you bring from Khabarovsk as a gift:
- Berries, nuts, herbs
- Copies of petroglyphs
- Korean products
- Caviar and red fish
- Coffee "Maxim"
- Products of local peoples
- Nanai slippers
- Chinese goods and tea
- Balms from local herbs and berries
- Crab
Berries, nuts, herbs
The Khabarovsk region is famous for its natural resources: berries, nuts, herbs. Many tourists come specifically for certain products.
Schisandra
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You can buy lemongrass vines, leaves or berries with sugar. Jam is also made from the berries. Schisandra has powerful tonic properties.
Fern
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Local ferns are collected in May in sunny meadows next to lilies of the valley. If you miss the moment of collection, the fern will become hard and unsuitable for cooking. You can take fresh or salted as a souvenir. The fern can be used as food, similar to asparagus. Locals add it to salads, toppings and make seasonings from it. It is also prepared salted.
Aralia Tourists buy honey or tinctures from Aralia. Aralia is a tree-like shrub. Root, leaves, and bark are used for preparation. Aralia tinctures have many medicinal properties and have a tonic and anti-inflammatory effect. Before use, be sure to consult your doctor.
Other products Also in Khabarovsk you can find:
- Pine nuts
- Berries: lingonberries, sea buckthorn, klopovka, cranberries, rose hips, hawthorn
- Badger and bear fat
You can buy almost any taiga gift at the central market or from the local population.
The Central Market is located at the address: Khabarovsk, st. Lev Tolstoy, 19
Copies of petroglyphs
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Petroglyphs are drawings on basalt boulders carved by ancient people from 4 to 12 thousand years ago. The drawings depict boats with people, deer, birds, tigers, wild boars, snakes and concentric circles. The petroglyphs are located in the Nanai village of Sikachi-Alyan on the right bank of the Ussuri River. Local residents make copies of petroglyphs. You can buy a magnet with this image or a small clay vase.
You can buy products with petroglyphs in souvenir shops in the city.
Korean products
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Korea is located relatively close to Khabarovsk, so in the 90s many products from this Asian country appeared here.
Most Popular:
- Carbonated milk Milkis. Has a whole range of different flavors
- Ottogi mayonnaise
- Benggrae crab-shaped chips
- Cream "Sol'o Krima"
For Khabarovsk residents who left the city, this is a taste of childhood. When returning, they always try to buy Korean products with them.
You can buy products in any store in the city.
Caviar and red fish
Traditionally, in Khabarovsk you can buy various red fish and caviar. It is better to buy red fish smoked. This is usually chum salmon, pink salmon and other fish.
Khabarovsk also has very tasty smelt.
You can buy it in city supermarkets or local markets.
Coffee "Maxim"
Japanese Maxim coffee is another popular souvenir from Khabarovsk. This brand of coffee has been produced in Japan since 1975. Now production has been moved to Russia.
You can buy it in grocery supermarkets.
Products of local peoples
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Hunting and fishing are seriously developed in the region. Since ancient times, local residents have made various amulets and amulets to appease animals and spirits. Amulets and amulets are made from natural materials: bone, stone, animal teeth.
For children, local peoples made dolls from different materials: shells, plants, bones, fabric, stones. Dolls were made without eyes so that they would not be possessed by an evil spirit.
You can buy it in various souvenir shops or a local history museum. Museum address: Khabarovsk, Shevchenko street, 11
Nanai slippers As a gift, you can buy a souvenir from the indigenous people of the Far East - the Nanai. For example, Nanai slippers. They are decorated with fur and traditional appliqués.
You can buy ethnic souvenirs at the city local history museum and in art salons in the city center.
Chinese goods and tea
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The close proximity to China leaves its mark on the local market. In Khabarovsk you can find various goods from China, and most importantly - real Chinese tea.
Many locals advise not to be lazy and go to China yourself to the nearest settlements. There is more choice and lower tea prices.
Balms from local herbs and berries Local balms and tinctures will be useful and tasty souvenirs. Balms are made from local berries, nuts and herbs: lemongrass, aralia, eleutherococcus, rose hips, pine nuts, honey, ginseng and others.
The names of the balms reflect the local flavor: “Antlers on honey”, “Golden Horn”, “Bohai Star”, “Ussuriysky”, “Khabarovsky”
We remind you! Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health.
Crab Many tourists buy crab: peeled legs, claws or even whole. A very tasty and healthy delicacy.
You can buy it at the central market at st. Lev Tolstoy, 19.
Flights to Khabarovsk
- Hotels in Khabarovsk on Hotellook
- Camp sites in the Khabarovsk Territory
- Excursions from Wheatlas
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A journey around the city begins with getting to know it! Streets and boulevards, squares and observation platforms, temples and ancient buildings - they are all guardians of someone's lives, destinies and secrets. And you will learn these stories during our excursion “Khabarovsk: yesterday, today, tomorrow,” as well as walks with our accompanying guide!
The Regional Museum named after Grodekov is considered a treasury of the Far East. It stores unique exhibits that give an idea of the nature of the Khabarovsk Territory, its history, as well as the culture of the indigenous peoples who have lived in the Far East for centuries. Each exhibit has its own destiny and its own story, which will be told by an experienced teacher-tour guide. We especially love the new building - the “Amur Museum”, in which we will be greeted by mammoths and a dinosaur. Who said a museum is boring? We assure you that our historical giant will dispel this myth!
Do you know what reconstruction is? How did the knights actually dress and how did they fight? Helmets, halberds, chain mail - we will see European and Russian medieval armor, and we will also try ourselves in the role of knights. After all, everything we see in this museum CAN and SHOULD be touched!
New! A unique archaeological exhibition. Archeology is not only a science, but also a game. Do you want to feel like a pioneer? Then this is the place for you!
We will see unique animals of the Far East: the Amur tiger and the Himalayan bear, the Far Eastern leopard and harza, as well as wapiti, foxes and many others. Many of the zoo's animals are very sociable and love visitors - you can treat them to fruits and nuts. Also on the territory of the zoo, a unique complex “National Village” has opened, where we will see the reconstruction of the houses of the indigenous peoples of the Amur region!
Tour program:
1 day. Arrival in Khabarovsk. Breakfast that gives you strength. Khabarovsk: yesterday, today, tomorrow. A sightseeing bus tour will introduce you to all the mysteries of the city! Regional Museum named after. Grodekova. Visit to the largest museum of the Far East. Buying souvenirs Visiting the Amur Cliff. For 15 years no one could get there and now its doors have opened for you! Lunch Archaeological underground. Interactive JOURNEY with the world of archeology! Back to the Middle Ages: visit to a living history museum Dinner Evening program: theater / cinema / circus (to choose from)
Day 2
Wake up and move to the headquarters room Breakfast that gives strength Museum assortment: military history museum, city history museum, art museum - choose what interests you! A trip out of town: the Amur Zoo named after Sysoev with a visit to the Nanai village Lunch Bowling - an exciting game for relaxing after a busy day! Did we see the whole city? Visit to the famous Amur Bridge, which came off the five-thousandth banknote. And also a walk through Severny Park. Return to the hotel, packing. Dinner Arrival at the railway station
- Where to stay
- What sights of Khabarovsk to see
- Where else to go in Khabarovsk
- What to bring from Khabarovsk
Where to stay
Khabarovsk is stretched along the river. To explore it comfortably, it is better to stay in the center - otherwise it will take a lot of time to get from one end of the city to the other. It is most convenient to live within the boundaries of the “red square” - the zone in the center where the main attractions (and the most expensive real estate in the city) are concentrated.
On Booking.com, rooms in the most popular hotels - Olympic, Sopka and Khabarovsk City - cost from 4,000 rubles per night. A standard room in the iconic Amur Hotel will cost the same, but you should book in advance: it is always in high demand. The main reasons are the location in the center and a restaurant serving Far Eastern cuisine located in the same building.
If you want to save money, take a look at hostel rooms: they provide isolation from other guests and do not overpay for luxury. In Rent Rooms Barracuda, rooms cost from 1,600 rubles, in “Orion” - from 1,800. It will be even cheaper to rent a bed in a shared room: for example, in the “Court Room” it costs from 700 rubles per night.
The average option in terms of price and comfort is apartments. On Airbnb in the city center they will cost from 1,500 to 2,123 rubles per day. There are apartments both more expensive and cheaper, but located far from the center.
You can search for an apartment on Avito. There, the choice of daily rental housing is much larger than on Airbnb, but the site does not provide any guarantees for its clients. You should not transfer an advance payment for an apartment that you have not yet seen. Arrange for a viewing and only then make a decision.
Idea No. 4: For real movie buffs
There are more than ten cinemas in our city, which are conveniently located in different areas. Of course, their greatest concentration is in the center of Khabarovsk. Spend time watching an interesting film premiere. Movies can be a great source of inspiration and take your mind off your routine.
True connoisseurs of high-quality sound and picture can visit the new IMAX cinema. Experience complete immersion in the film and appreciate new technologies.
All that remains is to choose where to go to the cinema in Khabarovsk and what to watch!
What sights of Khabarovsk to see
Lenin Square
Address: st. Karl Marx, no. 56.
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This is the central square of Khabarovsk, from which it would be best to start a walking tour of the city. In the summer there are fountains, and in the evenings they turn on LEDs. In winter, the square is filled with ice and snow sculptures by participants in the Amur Crystal competition.
In 1873, when Khabarovsk was still called Khabarovka and the development of this territory was just beginning, a new cemetery was built on the site of Lenin Square ABOUT THE BURIAL ON THE PL. LENIN IN KHABAROVSK - instead of Innokentyevsky, which was close to the current embankment, very much in the center. In 1882, the new cemetery also had to be closed: the city was growing too quickly. In 1905, the square became the center of political events, and later the center of public life in Khabarovsk.
Now it is a walking area where it is nice to look at the fountains and eat ice cream. But when you stand on it, remember that in this very place there used to be a tent of a traveling circus, opponents of the tsarist government gave speeches, and even earlier human bones were buried.
Muravyov-Amursky Street
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It is called the city's red line. The street, named after the founder of the city, Count Nikolai Muravyov, stretches from Lenin Square to the embankment. It incorporates a unique combination of architectural solutions: pre-revolutionary buildings stand side by side with Soviet buildings from different periods.
The best cafes are also located here. There are atmospheric coffee shops, Chinese restaurants, and burger joints. The most popular establishments among residents and guests of the city are those opened by Ronald and Jane, formerly Evgeniy and Olga, founders of the Khabarovsk cigar club. Their establishments are the Harley cabaret-saloon, the Italian pizzeria Vdrova, the Czech pub Pani Fasani, and the oriental restaurant Sultan Bazaar. Each place creates a unique atmosphere in which the food, drinks, interior and staff are immersed - real actors.
It is noteworthy that with their signs, establishments on the street do not worsen the impression of the architectural diversity of the buildings: local authorities are doing a lot to preserve this ensemble and not spoil it with banners.
Embankment
Address: st. Sovetskaya, Ussuriysky Boulevard.
Photo: Shiler/
Khabarovsk is one of the few cities in the Far East that has a long and beautiful walking area along the water. You can spend several hours here: just walk and enjoy the views of the Amur River, rollerblade and bike ride, listen to street musicians, look at the city from the Ferris wheel.
The embankment was one of the first in the city to receive the flood. Flood in the Far East in 2013 on the Amur in 2013. Then the water spilled over the lowlands of Khabarovsk, flooded residential buildings along the coastline and destroyed the amenities of the embankment. For several years it was closed to walks. During this time, it was further strengthened and finished with materials that are not afraid of water.
Cliff
Address: st. Shevchenko, 15.
Photo: Konstantin Baidin /
The building, which appears on the five thousand dollar bill, is located at the top of the embankment on a cliff. This is where the history of the city begins: in 1854, it was here that Count Muravyov-Amursky pointed with his hand. What the old cliff is silent about, thereby outlining the location of the future city. However, long before the development of this territory by the Russians, the cliff was called the Old Woman's Mountain ("mother Khureeni") by the ancestors of the Nanai - the Golds, who inhabited the banks of the Amur, among other indigenous peoples. In the mountain, according to their ideas, there was a shaman’s dwelling.
The building itself on the top of the cliff appeared during the Great Patriotic War and was used to monitor the airspace. Nowadays, its observation deck offers views of the river below and the beautiful Khabarovsk sunsets, and inside there is a cultural museum, in the interior of which you can feel like a visitor to a secular salon of the century before last. Opposite the cliff stands a monument to Count Muravyov-Amursky.
Grodekov Museum
Address: st. Shevchenko, 11.
Photo: Beliakina Ekaterina /
The local history museum contains all the information about the history of the region, from the period of its development by indigenous peoples to the present day. It was opened back in Tsarist Russia through the efforts of the Amur Governor-General Nikolai Grodekov, who did a lot to educate local residents. At first, the museum was filled with exhibits donated by members of the Russian Geographical Society. Now there is everything you need to get acquainted with the history of the Khabarovsk Territory, even the skeleton of a fin whale, which was given to the museum by the owner of one of the first Far Eastern whaling fleets.
The museum's opening hours are on its website.
Spaso‑Preobrazhensky Cathedral
Address: st. Turgeneva, 24.
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One of the tallest Orthodox cathedrals in the country and the tallest in the Far East: the height of the domes is 83 meters, with crosses - up to 96 meters. Built according to the design of architects Yuri Zhivetyev, Nikolai Prokudin and Evgeny Semenov in 2001–2003. Divided into upper and lower temples, the observation deck offers views of the Amur Valley. Liturgies for Christmas and Easter are held here, from which video broadcasts are organized for all Orthodox residents of the Khabarovsk Territory.
Museum of the History of Amur bridge
Address: VOKhR, 1a.
Photo: Eva Mont /
To visit it you will have to travel far beyond the “red square”, but it is worth it. The main exhibit of the museum is a fragment of the “royal” bridge built in 1916, which was named Alekseevsky Museum of the History of the Amur Bridge in honor of the son of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II. There are also electric and diesel locomotives from the early 1900s, a tank from the century before last, and a retro station building has been erected. From here you can see the current Amur Bridge.
Shrines of Khabarovsk
- The Transfiguration Cathedral was built on the banks of the Amur not so long ago, in 2001. The cathedral can accommodate several thousand parishioners at a time, and is the third largest in all of Russia.
The height of the temple with a dome is about 95 meters, and the interior is decorated with painted frescoes. This is where the main religious holidays of the city are held.
- The Temple of Seraphim of Sarov was built in 2008 on the top of a hill.
The main shrine of the temple is a piece of the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov and his icon. There are many religious legends and beliefs around the temple about the healing properties of the temple and the place where it was built. Therefore, there is a park area around the temple.
Thousands of believers from all over the region and country come to be healed and venerate the shrines.
- The Church of St. Innocent of Irkutsk was built in 1869 from wood. The stone building was erected on the site of its predecessor in 1898.
During Soviet times, the temple building was used as a hospital, shelter, community, and planetarium. Since 1992, the shrine was returned to the church, and after 10 years of reconstruction, the temple opened its doors to believing parishioners.
There are many monuments and memorials in Khabarovsk, their number is about 500.
Where else to go in Khabarovsk
Architect's House
Address: st. Mostovaya, 2b.
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The unfinished building from which the photograph of the Amur Bridge for the five-thousandth banknote was taken. The structure has many names - the Crow's Nest, the House of the Architect, the Tower of Infidel - and is shrouded in many legends. According to one version, it was built by the NKVD for prison purposes, and the secret mission was to conduct experiments with chemical weapons: this was stated by the former owner of the building, Vladimir Oleinikov, who allegedly found equipment of unknown purpose and many barrels in the underground premises.
According to another version, the building was connected to a railway tunnel under the Amur, and the huge tanks located next to it were supposed to be filled with water and thrown into the tunnel in case of a fire. A legend arose that the architect of the tunnel built this house for himself - and committed suicide here when, on the appointed day, two teams digging underground from both sides did not converge at one point.
The real history of the purpose of the building is hidden under the heading of secrecy. One thing is certain: its construction was interrupted after the Great Patriotic War, during the conflict with the Japanese, when it became clear that the structure could become a good target for shelling. Now the building is surrounded by a fence, but there is access to the hill itself, and from there there is a gorgeous view of the Amur Bridge.
Khabarovsk Regional Philharmonic Society
Address: st. Shevchenko, 7.
Photo: Konstantin Baidin /
This is the home of the Far Eastern Symphony Orchestra, which has been performing under this name since 1966 and has become a legend far beyond the borders of the Far Eastern Federal District. For more than 80 years, the Khabarovsk Regional Philharmonic has hosted the country's leading orchestras, giving city performers the opportunity to perform, and every season the symphony orchestra comes up with something fundamentally new for listeners.
You can view the concert schedule on the Philharmonic website.
Center for Contemporary Art "Artservatory"
Address: st. Kalinina, 95.
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Here they talk in simple language about classical and contemporary art, place exhibitions of local and Western Russian artists, hold film screenings with professional analysis of what they saw, organize interactive exhibitions and sell cool merchandise with prints on the theme of Khabarovsk from young designers of the city.
The current schedule of exhibitions and planned events is available on the Artservatory’s Instagram page.
"Brosko Mall"
Address: st. Pionerskaya, 2v.
Photo: Brosko Mall Facebook group
The first European-style shopping center in Khabarovsk. It combines boutiques of world brands with the best stores of local entrepreneurs. But shopping is not the only thing to do here: visitors can listen to a performance by the Far Eastern Symphony Orchestra, attend a lecture on contemporary art, take part in a film screening, or simply read a book overlooking the Amur Valley.
You can view the schedule of upcoming events at Brosco Mall on the shopping center’s Instagram page.
City ponds
Address: Ussuriysky Boulevard.
Photo: Beliakina Ekaterina /
A walking area with three ponds and a green area carefully protected from interference by builders. An island of nature in the center of the city - however, Khabarovsk is already all covered with greenery, this is carefully monitored. The ponds have attractions for children, ice cream stands, and catamarans that you can ride on in the summer. There is a musical fountain on one of the ponds during the warm season, and a laser show is shown in the evenings.
Museum "World of Talking Machines"
Address: st. Frunze, 50.
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A private museum, one of the few in the Far East and generally the first music museum to open here. Born from the private collection of players and audio media of Andrey and Evgenia Veretennikov. In their opinion ABOUT THE MUSEUM, music during the development of the Far Eastern territories by settlers became the language in which people spoke with their native land. The museum's exposition is located in three halls: “Vintage”, “USSR” and “Disco”.
The museum is open to visitors upon private request. You can sign up for a tour through the contacts listed on the website.
Idea No. 5: Warm up in a bathhouse or sauna
The best way to warm up in the winter season is to visit the sauna. You will strengthen your immune system, improve skin tone and truly immerse yourself in a relaxing atmosphere. A hot steam room, birch brooms, aromatic herbal tea and a cool pool - all this is at your service in our DOS-hotel sauna
Enjoy your time without leaving the hotel. Relax in an inexpensive 24-hour sauna in Khabarovsk with a swimming pool, jacuzzi and karaoke! The sauna has a relaxation room where you can relax after all the procedures and chat with your friends or companions. And in our cafe you can order a delicious hot lunch or dinner, specialty tea and any drinks.
We will be glad to see you in our cozy DOS-Hotel complex at any time of the year. Our team will provide you with a comfortable stay at the hotel and help you organize interesting leisure time!
What to bring from Khabarovsk
Red caviar
It has become one of the gastronomic symbols of the entire Far East. It is used in Far Eastern cuisine in restaurants, and at home it is simply spread on bread. Red caviar brought back from your trip is perfect proof that you have visited the harsh Far Eastern land. Red caviar is sold in many grocery stores in the city, as well as in the central market.
T-shirt with print from Khabarovsk designers
Respect the artist - take with you something with his work. In Khabarovsk, T-shirts, hoodies, and postcards with drawings by local designers are sold - an excellent reminder of the city both for you and for any resident of Khabarovsk who has left. You can buy city merchandise at the Artservatory or at the Plankton store.
Photo “like on a five thousand dollar bill”
You have a choice between two locations where you can take such a photo. Choose the side that you like best and go either to the cliff or to the hill near the Amur Bridge, where the House of the Architect is located.
Traditional souvenirs
The city sells souvenirs in the form of household items of the indigenous peoples of the Khabarovsk Territory. If you are inspired by the history of the development of this territory and you are impressed, for example, by Nanai symbolism, go to the “Secrets of Craft” store on Muravyova-Amursky.
Korean cosmetics
It is more profitable to bring Korean beauty products from Khabarovsk than to buy them in the west of the country. The city is full of shops that sell it. There are boutiques with Korean cosmetics in almost every shopping center.
Nowadays, many people prefer traveling within the country to traveling abroad. There are many interesting places in Khabarovsk and its surroundings. Our company offers group excursions around this beautiful city. Below, those interested can find options on how to actively and profitably spend their free time.
offers tourists several types of excursions around Khabarovsk:
- panoramic (city, surroundings);
- for production;
- sports;
- ethnic.
To get more detailed information, you need to contact our managers.
Khabarovsk is a little over a century and a half old, but during this time it has turned from a military post into the capital of the Far East. Various excursions introduce its history, sights and surroundings, local flora and fauna.
Khabarovsk is a large city located in the Far East, near the Chinese border, at the confluence of the Ussuri River and the Amur. The geographical location of Khabarovsk significantly influenced its culture and economy. This influence can be seen almost everywhere, most notably the many Asian dishes offered in restaurants.
Visitors are interested in the unique culture of the indigenous people of the Far East. It is expressed in the peculiarities of local cuisine, souvenirs, and folk festivals. Thematic exhibitions and festivals are held in the city all year round. People from different countries participate in them. It’s worth coming to Khabarovsk just to admire the mighty Amur and the protected taiga.
Those who come to Khabarovsk should also visit its suburbs. The city is surrounded by many beautiful lakes. In the forests you can find wolves, wild boars and foxes. There are also bears. There is a lot of valuable fish in the Amur, including sturgeon and sockeye salmon.
During sightseeing and thematic excursions around the city, you can “turn through” many pages of the chronicle of Khabarovsk and find out: • how the Far Eastern region and its capital developed; • how many significant events and honored names are included in the biography of the city; • what interesting facts are associated with historical and architectural monuments; • what was the fate of the local Orthodox churches.
Museum exhibitions will present collections of paintings and weapons, finds of archaeologists and paleontologists, talk about the military glory of Khabarovsk, and masterpieces of engineering art.
Educational excursions and active recreation
Many excursions are devoted to the ethnography of the region, wildlife, and various professions.
Their program includes: • trips to national villages, special forces and fire service units, familiarization with the work of dog handlers and aviators; • master classes – from making crafts to horse riding; • walks through the most beautiful places of Khabarovsk and protected trails; • communication with animals.
Fans of active recreation can look forward to treasure hunting, testing their strength in rock climbing, and team battles (paintball, laser tag).
We are always ready to expand the proposed list of excursions taking into account the wishes of the customer.
Idea No. 3: Going to the skating rink
You haven’t skated for a long time, or maybe you don’t know how to skate at all, then go on the ice! Our city has a large number of indoor and outdoor skating rinks. The most popular among Khabarovsk residents are the indoor skating rink in the Erofey arena and the largest outdoor skating rink located on the central embankment.
You don't have to have skates; almost all skating rinks have rental stations. This active pastime is suitable for absolutely any age. Enjoy skating to great music!
Where can you relax, not counting excursions?
Many people prefer to relax near the water. There are beaches on the Amur River and several lakes. But swimming is allowed only on four beaches, on the rest you can only sunbathe. If people don't plan to swim, their best bet is to head to Central Beach. In the warm season there are always a lot of people there; both city residents and its guests come to the beach. There are no sun loungers on the shore, and there is nowhere to change clothes, but entry is free.
Another beach where you can relax for free is located near the Dolphin recreation center. In this place you can rent a gazebo and also cook kebabs. There are always a lot of people here too. In addition, Khabarovsk residents like to relax near the Amur Channel. Entrance to this beach is also free.
For people who prefer a comfortable holiday, it is better to choose a beach in the village of Krasnorechenskoye on the Amur Channel. There is a beautiful beach on the lake where the Arizona recreation center is located. There you can take sun loungers and sports equipment. There are water attractions, however, you have to pay for it.
Local kitchen
The cuisine of the inhabitants of the Amur region is significantly different from that to which most of our compatriots are accustomed. This is due to the harsh climate - vegetables and fruits practically do not grow here. Local residents compensate for the lack of vitamins by eating northern berries and wild herbs, in particular ferns.
The diet of the local population is varied; most of all they eat meat and fish. True, the method of preparing them is quite unusual. Many fish fillets are frozen and then cut into small pieces. Seasoning is vinegar, salt and pepper.
This dish, “tala,” is offered by almost all restaurants in the city. In addition, guests of Khabarovsk can try raw smoked venison and fish dumplings. People on a limited budget can dine in canteens or chebureks. A full lunch for two will cost about 600 rubles.
In addition, the city has many establishments offering Japanese, Chinese and Uzbek cuisine. There are restaurants of different price categories, you can have lunch for 500 rubles for two. There are also restaurants where you will have to pay 2 thousand rubles or more for dinner, but there are not many of them.
The city's attractions
The main city square, like in most other Russian cities, is named after Lenin. She is very beautiful, so it’s better to start exploring Khabarovsk with her. In warmer months, it is decorated with flowers and fountains operate. In winter there are ice sculptures on it.
All guests of the city should definitely see the bridge over the Amur, called the “Amur Miracle”. It was built before the revolution and was considered at that time the largest construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. And today he makes a huge impression. The upper tier of the bridge is intended for road transport, the lower - for railway transport. This bridge even has its own museum.
Residents of the city and its guests love to visit the Amur cliff. This is where the city was founded. Now in this place there is a local history museum named after Grodekov. There is an observation deck from which an amazing view of Khabarovsk and Amur opens. Around the cliff there is a beautiful park named after. Muravyov-Amursky.
At the intersection of Kalinin and Sovetskaya streets there is a unique mill house. Several years ago it was restored. Previously, it belonged to the merchant Tifantai, who did a lot of charity work. Next to this building there are several more buildings that Tifantai owned. This merchant at one time opened a brewery, which still operates today. Today it is called brewery No. 1.
City museums
Several museums deserve the attention of visitors:
- Military-historical. The collections of this museum contain over 12 thousand exhibits belonging to various periods of the history of the district. The museum occupies an old mansion, which was built at the beginning of the last century. The building is located on the Amur coast, in the center of Khabarovsk.
- Geological. It has truly unique exhibits. For example, visitors can see particles of lunar soil and fragments of a meteorite. The place of its fall is Sikhote-Alin. He arrived on earth in 1947. Amateurs have the opportunity to examine about 600 minerals. The museum is located in an old brick building built 200 years ago.
- Far East. Many people participated in its creation. Among them are famous scientists and ordinary enthusiasts. The museum has more than 200 thousand exhibits. They tell about the peculiarities of the nature of the region and its history. Visiting the museum. You can learn a lot about the life and customs of the indigenous inhabitants of the Amur region.
- Far Eastern artistic. Occupies one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, built 200 years ago. Previously it was used as an Officers' Assembly. Today it houses over a thousand different exhibits from the best Russian museums. Among them are the Hermitage, Tretyakov Gallery, Russian Museum, etc. In total, the museum has 12 thousand exhibits.
Children's holiday
If people want to relax in Khabarovsk with children, they should definitely think about their entertainment, especially since there is plenty to choose from. First you need to visit the recreation park, where Khabarovsk residents and guests of the city like to spend their free time.
In the summer, there are many attractions constantly operating there, from which every child can choose what he likes. In addition, you can go boating. In winter, a skating rink opens in the park, and skates can be rented.
Another interesting place is the city ponds. There, children are offered slides and swings, and their parents will definitely enjoy the singing fountains. It is possible to rent a boat or catamaran. Animal lovers can visit the city Zoo. There are also mini-zoos in Khabarovsk.
Winters in Khabarovsk are cold and snowy and last quite a long time - from November to March. Steady warmth comes only at the end of May. Therefore, it is best to come to the city in the summer. It is warmest in July, but due to the extreme heat, forest fires often occur. This also needs to be kept in mind. Therefore, it is better to plan a visit to Khabarovsk in June or August. You can swim in the Amur River from early June to mid-August.
Khabarovsk hotels
Almost all Khabarovsk hotels are located in the center. If you wish, you can stay on the outskirts, but you should be aware that the cost of living in these hotels is slightly higher. Therefore, those who want to save money are better off choosing hotels in the central part of Khabarovsk, especially since you can choose a room to suit every taste and budget.
For tourists on a budget, there are many hostels available. There are mini-hotels and apartments. You can spend the night in them for 350-600 rubles per person. Beds are available in common areas. You can rent a room for 2-4 people or live in a separate apartment.
For people who value comfort, hotels with 3 and even 5 stars are offered. A double room can be rented there for 2-7 thousand rubles per day. As a rule, for this money, visitors are also provided with breakfast.
Amur cliff
It was from this cliff that the history of Khabarovsk , and now this place is the real pride of local residents. Here in the 19th century Y.V. Dyachenko set up his camp, which soon became a military settlement and then grew into a full-fledged city.
Amur cliff
A building was built here in the last century. It houses an air defense observation post, which has now been turned into an exhibition hall. An observation deck has been built here, from which you can enjoy beautiful panoramas and landscapes.