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Russia Travel | Irkutsk Must-Visit Spots Guide (With Addresses) Irkutsk has direct flights from Beijing. Since it's a must-stop city for visiting spending two days here for a citywalk is a great idea~ 🔹Flights: Beijing to just over 2 hours 🔹Immigration: Be quick—try to queue early, or you’ll wait forever… 🔹Hotel: Boutique Hotel Marussia 🔹Taxi: Yandex Go:Taxi Food Delivery 🔹Route Planning: Yandex Maps & Navigator 💙Attractions💙 1️⃣ 130 District + Holy Cross Church Russian: Модный Квартал, Иркутск Close to our hotel, with a mall nearby offering Lanzhou noodles, KFC, souvenir shops, and even Mixue Ice Cream (but pricey). 2️⃣ Kazan Cathedral Russian: Казанский Храм, Иркутск A must-visit church—grand and stunningly beautiful. 3️⃣ Three Major Churches + Triumphal Arch Russian address: Ул. Сухэ Батора 1, Иркутск These spots are within walking distance—perfect for a quick photo tour. 4️⃣ Karl Marx Street Russian: Ул. Карла Маркса, Иркутск A lovely, leisurely street to explore. 5️⃣ Central Market Russian: Ул. Тимирязева 26/9, Иркутск A lively local market—super clean, with snacks, sausages, bread, cookies, fruits, and veggies. 6️⃣ Irkutsk Theater Address: Karl Marx St, 14, Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast We planned to catch a show (tickets ~¥9/person), but performances aren’t daily. Drop by if interested! 7️⃣ K9 Shooting Range (Suburbs) Russian: Ул. Карпинская 125, Иркутск 8️⃣ Trash Museum Russian: Музей Мусор, Иркутский район, Александровский тракт, 5-й километр, 1 9️⃣ Suburban Shooting Range (Near Airport) Russian address: Ул. Ширямова 38/3, Иркутск 🔟 Listvyanka Village We took a taxi from and returned by minibus. Spend a day here—it’s a charming lakeside town. Try the hot-smoked fish at the market and enjoy a chill stroll by the water!