Vladivostok - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?
Russky Island. Some of the beaches north along the eastern coastline were amazing, just be careful that you don't go into any regions that are under military control (i.e., Fokina) as a foreigner. Khabarovsk has an festival in winter where the city is decorated with ice sculptures. The Chinese city of Harbin is also an easy flight from Vlad and their winter ice festival (a whole city is built of ice) is supposed to be amazing - sadly, I did not make it during my tour, but others went and loved it, though they said it was incredibly cold. - Jun 2017
Hang out with locals, hit the bars/ clubs, learn to ice skate, ice fish, go to Kamchatka. - Apr 2012
Winter is fun for skiing at a place just out of town. It's not the Alps, but it's good to keep in practice. There is one year-round skating rink and several outdoor ones in the winter. There's a beach area just outside of town. There are professional basketball and soccer matches. - Jun 2009
10 things, over and over. Nothing more. - Apr 2009
