Vladivostok is a charming, maritime city, whose symbol is the anchor. Vladivostok (from the word “owning the East”) is a port city located on the Muravyev-Amursky peninsula, and is one of the largest ports in the Far East of Russia. The city is washed by bays from all sides: on the right side - by the Amur Bay, from the east - by the Ussur Bay, and the waters of both flow into Peter the Great Bay. Vladivostok is perceived as a distant land, and far it is not only for residents of central Russia, for whom the cordon beyond the Urals is considered to be unfathomable lands. Vladivostok is a completely different land, with its own time zone, with its culture, relief, form of urban buildings, even the habits of the inhabitants - and they have the Far Eastern "taste" of the salty sea. Vladivostok is a very peculiar city, it can be compared to Naples, San Francisco, Venice, Hong Kong or Shanghai, but the individuality of this city does not give an opportunity to level it to something alone. Vladivostok is a combination of several cultural traditions, in particular - the East and the West, a unique geographical location - at the junction of land and water, gives a special curiosity to the city from the side of travelers.
What to see in Vladivostok
Amazingly beautiful city has long attracted tourists with its pristine, wild nature, breathtaking landscapes, romantic hills, a large number of attractions that are directly or indirectly connected with the sea and the fleet (museums, submarines and ships, sea fleets). If the road led you to Vladivostok, then you just have to visit the Golden Horn - a bay on the water, which is the hallmark of the city, and to which famous artists came from all over the world for inspiration. This kind of town on the water lives its own life. In the daytime, it is stormy and unrelenting, like water in the sea, after all, merchant ships moor to the bay, snow-white yachts peacefully sway, seagulls roar, and seawater fights restlessly on the shore, dispersing grains of sand. In the evenings, the city is transformed - puts on itself a blanket of hundreds of emerald lights that are lit on the quays, ships, port canals. The unique architecture of the East was preserved by buildings that were almost never destroyed after World War II. The layout and facades of the buildings in the historic center of the city also perfectly preserved the original appearance. The center of Vladivostok has an ideal rectangular shape, occasionally complemented by descents, ascents and stairs. Particularly noteworthy is a walk along Svetlanskaya Street, named after the ship “Svetlana”, on which Prince Alexander Alexandrovich arrived in the city. On this street there are many attractions - the famous hotel "Versailles", the Museum. Arsenyev, Primorsk Philharmonic, Academic Theater. Gorky, the building of GUM in the Baroque style (the former name "Kunst and Albers"). The Arc de Triomphe, erected in honor of the construction of the railway by Nicholas II, also deserves special attention; The arch was destroyed, and in 2002 it was restored. Do not forget about the fact that Vladivostok is a city filled with the sea at the very neck, so you should definitely visit the Oceanarium, where you can get acquainted with a large number of marine life of the Pacific Ocean, the fauna of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. Also worth a visit is the C-56 submarine, which is the pride of the city, a memorial that was at one time the discoverer of the Pacific Ocean for the Soviet Union. In addition to monuments and memorials, the city has a huge number of museums and galleries, after visiting which you will proudly understand why Vladivostok is named as a hero city.
Vladivostok: how to get there
The main thing is desire, and there are many ways to get to Vladivostok to find the most suitable for time, convenience and affordability. By plane Vladivostok International Airport is 40 kilometers to the north of the city, a landmark on the city of Artem. The airport has two terminals A and B. Old terminal B is closed, not in use, aircraft in all directions take off and land from the terminal A sites. At this airport, the aircraft of companies on domestic flights - Vladivostok Avia, Aeroflot, Dalavia ”,“ Domodedovo Airlines ”,“ Krasnoyarsk Airlines ”,“ Pulkovo ”, S7,“ Ural Airlines ”. External, international flights are carried out in the direction of Japan, China, South Korea and Vietnam with Vladivostok Air, Air Koryo, Korean Air. From the airport in the direction of the cities of Vladivostok and Arthur, you can get an Aeroexpress train, which run every hour, a ticket costs 3-6 $. Also, the bus at number 107 (cost 0.93-1.8 $), bus number 17 - to Artem (cost 0.31-0.46 $) goes to Vladivostok railway station. In Artem, you will need to transfer to another bus in the direction to Vladivostok. Also from the airport you can take a taxi, the average cost of which is 16-23$. By train Choosing a route by train from Moscow to Vladivostok or vice versa is a very time consuming business. The trains do not have a direct route to Vladivostok, they all go to Khabarovsk (12-15 hours), Komsomolsk-on-Amur (20-26 hours), Sovetskaya Gavan (40 hours), Blagoveshchensk (33 hours), the rest are sent by Transsib as at least to Krasnoyarsk (3-5-4 days). In the general account on the road, you will leave at least 6 days! By bus The central bus station of Vladivostok is located in the area of the Second River, at the end of Russkaya Street, 2a. These buses come from almost all corners of the Primorsky Territory, the international "point of pass" - from Khabarovsk. The bus station is located 7 kilometers from the city center, heading from the airport to the bus station, get off at the station of the Second River.
Prices in Vladivostok
Vladivostok, as a sea city, is full of seafood, fresh fish, caviar - all this is almost the calling card of the city. Restaurants in the city are also divided into categories from cheap to expensive. Prices for dishes in restaurants and cafeterias are on average low, of course, it all depends on what exactly you want to eat. A full meal, consisting of the first, second and lunch will cost around $ 10-15. On average, prices for accommodation in low-cost hotels range from $ 11-47, this amount usually includes breakfast and free access to Wi-Fi in the room. Hotel Opium is located in the city center, near the railway station, and there are also several shops and supermarkets nearby. The average cost per stay in two or three bed rooms is $ 22-27 per night. Hotel "Pearl" is located in the city center, the average cost of living per night - $ 30-39. Also separately worth paying attention to hostels. If you eat by the company, and do not bother about the living conditions, then you can safely settle in the hostels. You can reserve in advance the hotel, hostel or apartment you like online.
What else to do in Vladivostok?
A number of preferred activities in Vladivostok directly depend on which season you are planning your trip. In the summer in Vladivostok you can go diving, in spring and autumn you can take a ride on the funicular, walk around the excursions and museums. Fans of outdoor activities can also ride horses, wind-kitesurfing. The outskirts of Shamora and the beaches of Vladivostok are very popular - they are very clean and well-maintained. As for the excursions in Vladivostok, the most popular and interesting are: - A tour of the night city, during which you are offered to look at the city from several viewing platforms; - excursion to the Vladivostok fortress - departure to one of the forts, walk through the catacombs; - city tour - a four-hour walk through the main historical and architectural monuments, other "secret" places of interest in Vladivostok.
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