You are in the Heart of Vladivostok

Vladivostok is the edge of the world, where bridges vanish into the mist, seagulls echo the sound of ship horns, and the horizon calls you onward. Here, Asia and Europe meet at the crossroads of waves and winds, and every day begins with a sea breeze and the promise of adventure. The city reveals itself to those who are ready to look far – and a little deeper.

Things to do

Top Things to Do in Vladivostok

1. Take photos of the city’s symbols – the Golden Bridge over Golden Horn Bay and the Russky Bridge.

2. View the city and its bridges from an observation point – either Eagle’s Nest Hill or Burachka Hill.

3. Walk along the Korabelnaya Embankment, explore the naval memorial complex, and continue along the Tsesarevich Embankment.

4. Take a boat ride around Vladivostok’s bays, try stand-up paddleboarding or even surfing.

5. Board the S-56 submarine, or the frigates Pallada and Nadezhda with a guided tour.

6. Stroll along Admiral Fokin Street – the “Vladivostok Arbat” – or Svetlanskaya Street, with its bars and restaurants.

7. Explore the colorful and contrasting Millionka quarter – Russia’s first Chinatown.

8. Swim at one of the local beaches, such as near the Tokarevsky Lighthouse.

9. Discover the world of plants at the Botanical Garden of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

10. Learn about the history of the Russian Far East at the V.K. Arsenyev Museum.

11. View works by local and international artists at the Primorye State Art Gallery.

12. Attend a performance at the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre.

13. Relive childhood memories at the Vladivostok Circus.

Top Things to Do Outside Vladivostok

14. Enjoy the natural beauty of Russky Island and Cape Tobizina.

15. Visit the Primorsky Oceanarium – the fourth largest in the world.

16. Take a sea tour to explore nearby islands, bays, and capes around Vladivostok.

17. Relax on Shamora Beach – Vladivostok’s most famous beach in Lazurnaya Bay (28 km away), or on Glass Bay Beach.

18. See animals up close and without cages at the Safari Park.

19. Watch seals, sea lions, and even whales in their natural habitat.

20. Go on a photo safari to discover local lighthouses.

Did you know that…

Vladivostok is on the same latitude as the resort city of Sochi and also offers sandy beaches and turquoise water?

The Russky Bridge in Vladivostok is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world?

Vladivostok is often compared to Istanbul, San Francisco, Miami, and Naples?

What to try

- Local seafood – especially scallops;
- Food from “chifanki” – small Chinese eateries;
- Japanese cuisine;
- “Podolsky Kirpich” bread;
- Wild forest edibles.

What to bring back

- Caviar and crab;
- Seaweed chocolate;
- Far Eastern pine nuts;
- Korean and Japanese cosmetics;
- A striped Russian navy shirt (telnyashka).