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Historic downtown with Trans-Siberian terminus and Svetlanskaya street.
Highest viewpoint with panoramic views of Golden Horn Bay.
Waterfront area with beach, amusement park, and ferris wheel.
Island connected by cable bridge with oceanarium and university.
faq.subtitle Vladivostok
End of Trans-Siberian Railway (9288km from Moscow!), stunning Pacific bay views, Asian-Russian fusion culture, amazing seafood, spectacular bridges, closest Russia to Japan/Korea.
Flight from Moscow: 8-9 hours. Trans-Siberian train: 6-7 DAYS (incredible journey!). Ferries from Japan/Korea (currently limited). Flight from Tokyo: 2.5 hours!
Vladivostok is UTC+10, which is 7 HOURS ahead of Moscow! When it is noon in Moscow, it is 7pm in Vladivostok.
September-October: clear skies, warm, beautiful. Summer (July-August) is foggy and rainy (monsoon). Winter is cold but sunny.
Useful tips for visiting Vladivostok
IMPORTANT: Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash or Mir/UnionPay!
END OF TRANS-SIBERIAN! Railway station with famous Kilometer 9288 marker is iconic.
Take funicular to Eagle's Nest Hill for stunning panoramic views of Golden Horn Bay.
Russky Island bridge (2012) is one of world's longest cable-stayed bridges. Drive or bus across!
SEAFOOD HEAVEN! Try crab, sea urchin, scallops at Sportivnaya harbor fish market.
Closer to Tokyo (1000km) than Moscow (9000km)! Asian influence visible everywhere.
Right-hand drive Japanese cars everywhere - Russia's used car import hub.
Military port - DO NOT photograph warships, military installations. It is taken seriously.
Time zone is UTC+10 (7 hours ahead of Moscow!). Adjust your clock.
Average temperature by month
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| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 38 ₽ ~0.48 $ | Яндекс Карты | Развитая сеть, но город холмистый — автобусы могут быть медленными. |
location.transport.tram | 38 ₽ ~0.48 $ | — | Несколько маршрутов вдоль побережья. |
location.transport.funicular | 20 ₽ ~0.25 $ | — | Уникальный фуникулёр на Орлиную сопку — потрясающие виды! |
location.transport.ferry | 100 ₽ ~1.3 $ | — | Паромы на острова в бухте и на остров Русский. |
location.transport.taxi | 160 ₽ ~2.0 $ | Яндекс Такси | Посадка ~160₽, за км ~15₽. Недорого. |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Bring cash (USD preferred) or Mir/UnionPay card. Some places accept Chinese Yuan.
Good rates at banks. Some exchange offices take USD, EUR, CNY, JPY, KRW.
10-15% in restaurants appreciated.
Tourist area with low crime rate
Generally safe. Some rough areas near port. Standard precautions at night. Military city - don't photograph military objects.
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