On the Krabbe Peninsula lie the remains of Korean fanza houses—and at the foot of the same peninsula, a medieval fortification wall crosses the narrow isthmus. This contrast gives Khasanskiy Rayon a distinctive cultural and historical character. Protected coastal areas, waterfalls, and ecological trails also shape the landscape of the rayon.

Historical traces on the Krabbe Peninsula

The remains of the Korean fanza houses date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and are linked to Korean immigration to Khasanskiy Rayon. The fortification wall, by contrast, dates to the medieval Jurchen Jin Empire. It crosses the narrow isthmus at the foot of the peninsula. Krabbe therefore brings together traces from different eras: evidence of immigration history and a structure from the time of a medieval empire.

Protected areas and bays

The uninhabited Krabbe Peninsula lies entirely within the buffer zone of protected areas. These include the southern section of the marine reserve and the Novgorodskaya Bay Natural Monument.

The western section of the marine reserve lies in Kreiserok and Minonosok Bays. It is devoted entirely to cultivating scallops to supplement the biota of Peter the Great Bay. Astafyeva Bay is also part of the Far Eastern Marine Reserve. The bays and their respective protected-area designations illustrate different facets of the rayon’s coastal landscape.

Khasanskiy Rayon is also home to Zemlya Leoparda National Park and the Far Eastern Marine Reserve. Both are natural areas that attract visitors throughout the year. For trip planning, this means a choice between specific coastal locations on Krabbe and the rayon’s broader natural areas.

Waterfalls and ecological trails

The Kravtsovskie Waterfalls form a cascade of five waterfalls. They are a clearly identifiable natural attraction in Khasanskiy Rayon. Dozens of ecological trails also run through the rayon. A particular waterfall cascade and a broad network of trails therefore offer distinct ways to explore nature.

One specifically named route is the Kravtsovskie Waterfalls Nature Trail, in the protected zone of Zemlya Leoparda National Park. It opened in 2022 and later became accessible to tourists again. Check current conditions before your trip.

The national park and marine reserve complement the waterfalls and trails with a broader perspective on the natural areas. Nature experiences range from a named cascade and a single nature trail to protected areas and ecological routes across the rayon.

Primorye Region: cuisine in a broader context

The wider Primorye Region also provides a culinary backdrop to your trip. Its cuisine brings together the traditions of different peoples; East Asian-influenced dishes include bibimbap, pyan-se, and kimchi. These dishes are part of the regional culinary scene in Primorye.

In the Primorye Region, you can also try seafood such as oysters, mussels, crabs, and scallops. Regional dishes include salmon soup, pelmeni with scallops, and fish pie. These culinary examples broaden the picture of Primorye, while historical traces, protected areas, waterfalls, and trails are among the attractions to discover in Khasanskiy Rayon.

Discover more destinations: Gorod Arsenyev, Gorod Fokino, Lazovsky District, Dalnerechenskiy Rayon, Vladivostok, Chuguevskiy Rayon, Gorod Nakhodka, Gorod Ussuriysk.

For the broader travel overview: Primorye Region.