Zhemchuzhny lies on the southern shore of Lake Shira. A tour to archaeological sites starting from Zhemchuzhny is also described. Before firmly planning the tour, which is described as a summer excursion, check the latest dates or availability.

The lake, treatments, and the right time of year

If mineral water or therapeutic mud treatments are important for your trip, ask in advance about the resort’s currently available services. This will help you plan around the specific treatment.

The swimming season at nearby Lake Shira runs from June to August. However, the water in Lake Shira does not warm up until around mid-July: June is therefore within the season, but before the point when the water is considered warm. If the water temperature at nearby Lake Shira is important for your trip, take this difference into account when choosing your dates. The gently sloping sandy shores of nearby Lake Shira are considered suitable for recreation and health-promoting activities with children from early childhood.

Summer excursion to archaeological sites

The tour is described as a summer excursion starting in Zhemchuzhny. The first stop is an Early Tagar culture burial complex at a road junction. The tour then visits the Shira District Museum, followed by a Late Scythian burial mound, and finally the “Bozhestvo Ymay” menhir.

The itinerary combines an Early Tagar and a Late Scythian site with the district museum and the final menhir. This can help you decide whether a tour with several archaeological and historical stops matches your interests. Since the tour is described as a summer excursion, check the latest dates or availability before firmly planning it.

Getting there by train and bus

After taking the train to Shira station, you can travel to Zhemchuzhny by minibus or bus. The journey is listed as taking 15 minutes. If you are planning to transfer from the train, also check the current bus schedules; the ticket offices at Abakan Bus Station are a place to inquire.

More destinations in the Republic of Khakassia

Those extending their trip beyond Zhemchuzhny will find other, distinct landscapes and excursion destinations in the Republic of Khakassia. The Tuimsky Pit formed at the site of an underground mine that closed in 1954. It is about 1.5 kilometers from the village of Tuim and offers a different kind of landscape from Lake Shira.

Another example is the “Tropa Predkov” hiking trail in the Republic of Khakassia. It is near Efremkino in Shirinsky District, is 3.5 kilometers long, and is an out-and-back trail. A visitor center opened at the start of the trail in 2023. It offers information materials and advice on attractions in Khakassia and the trail; the center is accessible to people with disabilities. A parking lot and toilet are next to it. Check the current availability of these facilities before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Kharkov, Abakan, Cheremushki, Sayanogorsk, Abaza, Shira

Go to the main travel overview: Republic of Khakassia.