Not every Russian, especially those living in the European part of the country, will choose the harsh Siberian region for a vacation. But there are so many amazing places here, perhaps even more exotic than the already familiar resorts of tropical countries.
Unique Lake Tus
There is a unique corner in the south of Siberia, which is famous for its variety of natural resources and favorable climate. The land of alpine taiga and steppes, the purest mountain streams and beautiful cascades of flowing water, clear lakes and healing springs. This is Khakassia. Lake Tus, rest on the shores of which attracts tourists not only from nearby regions, but from all over Russia, is compared with the famous Dead Sea. The thing is that the s alt content in its water is incredibly high and amounts to about 155 grams per liter in the bottom part. The name of the lake is translated as “s alt”. It is impossible to drown in it, it is not even possible to dive properly - the water immediately pushes it to the surface. Lake Tus has an area of more than 2.5 square meters. km, the greatest depth is about 4.5 m, the coastline stretches for 8 km.
Opportunities forleisure
Today, not only incorrigible romantics who are used to traveling in their own cars and living in tents come here, but also supporters of more comfortable conditions. In recent years, camp sites have opened on the shore of the lake, where cottages with amenities are adjacent to tent camps. I must say that in the summer the recreation centers on Lake Tus are very popular with tourists, so places must be booked in advance.
The healing power of the bitter-s alty lake
Tus Lake is an excellent vacation spot where you can not only sunbathe and relax, but also improve your he alth. The special climate of these places, water of a unique composition and sulphide-silt mud at the bottom of the lake have a beneficial effect on the human body. Bathing is indicated for diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, gynecological and skin diseases, pathologies of the joints and the musculoskeletal system, diabetes mellitus.
Voskhod recreation center
Find a hostel according to your taste and possibilities every vacationer who came to Lake Tus will be able to find. "Voskhod", one of the most popular bases, is located 220 km from the capital of Khakassia - Abakan and 4 km from the village of Solenoozernoe. Guests can stay in a cottage, summer houses or camping.
In the cottage, designed for 10 people, there is cold and hot water. Guests have at their disposal a kitchen with necessary utensils, a refrigerator, a bathroom with a shower, a sink and a toilet.
There are 37 summer double houses with electric stovesand refrigerators. Vacationers are provided with bed linen and dishes.
From the facilities in the tent city there is electricity. Tourists who come to Tus Lake can pitch their own tents.
In summer, the recreation center accommodates up to 128 people, in winter only the cottage is open.
On the territory of the camp site there is a shop and a cafe for 50 people, a bathhouse, a sauna and a hot shower, a volleyball court and a football field, as well as a rental of sports equipment: badminton rackets, catamarans, balls, bicycles. Sun loungers are provided on the sandy beach.
Recreation center "Voskhod" offers its clients wellness treatments. This is a cedar phyto-barrel, a massage bed, therapeutic s alt baths, massage, pressotherapy. In the evenings, there are discos and other entertainment activities for the whole family on the beach.
Children of any age are accepted, but only accompanied by adults. The territory of the base is constantly guarded.
Recreation center "On Tus"
This hostel, located on the southern shore of the lake, a hundred meters from the water, was opened not so long ago, in 2010. Tourists are accommodated in five two-room houses with a total capacity of 30 people. Electricity is provided in the houses, bedding is provided for guests. In addition, there is a bathhouse, a toilet, utility buildings, an outdoor shower with imported fresh water on the territory.
Each house is divided into two parts with separate entrances. In rooms of 9 sq. m for three peoplethere is a double bed and a single bed arranged in tiers, a table and electrical outlets. On the open veranda of 6 sq. m is equipped with a kitchen: a table with a bench, a refrigerator, a gas stove, a kettle, dishes, a washstand.
Imported drinking water for household needs is available in sufficient quantity, but there is no drinking water here. There is no infrastructure at the camp site, so you need to bring water for drinking and food with you.
The cost of living in June and August is 1800 rubles, in July the price is a little more expensive - 2100 rubles. The price includes electricity, water, shower, beach. Residents of the camp site can use the parking lot and barbecue facilities for free. A visit to the bathhouse - 600 rubles (per hour).
Recreation center "Living Water"
The camp site is located at the foot of the mountains in one of the most beautiful places in the Khakass reserve. Newly renovated summer houses with partial amenities are located 300 m from Tus Lake. They have an area of 12 sq. m and are designed for two (with a maximum accommodation of up to 4 people). In total, there are 7 houses at the camp site, designed for 14 vacationers. Each room has two beds, a wardrobe, a table and bedside tables.
The houses have electricity, but no cold and hot water, and no sewerage. Fresh water for household and food needs is located in a specially designated place and is delivered to the houses by the vacationers themselves. In addition, cold showers and toilets are located on site.
The shared kitchen is located outside under a canopy. Provided to all who wishelectric stoves and dishes. The hostel's chef, who specializes in Oriental cuisine, can prepare dishes to order. The administrator has two refrigerators where food is allowed to be stored. There is a small outlet on the territory where you can buy the necessary products: bread, tea, juices, drinking water, chocolate, canned food, fruits, vegetables and more.
You can rent a house for at least 4 days. The cost in June and August will be equal to 550 rubles, in July it will be a little more expensive - 600 rubles.
The price includes the supply of fresh water, electricity, shower, parking. For bed linen (one set) you will have to pay 100 rubles, rent a barbecue - 50 rubles per day. One child under 4 years old is en titled to free accommodation without a bed, a child from 4 to 7 years old can rest at the camp site for half the price.
And yet, mostly nature lovers, thrill seekers, but not comfortable hotels go to these parts. And it doesn't matter which recreation center is chosen, Lake Tusa is the main goal of the trip, a source of delight and unforgettable impressions.
