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Take your students on a virtual field trip of how a recycling center and a modern landfill works. These videos are designed to inform specific lessons in 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade, but can also be used outside of those lessons to take your students on a journey through the process!

3rd-5th Grade

Recycling center video tour.

Take your students on a virtual field trip of a modern recycling center. A network of highly trained specialists and sophisticated, automated equipment doing the jobs of sorting, packing, and shipping recyclable materials.

• Required for 3rd-5th / Lesson 2
• Recommended for 3rd-5th / Lesson 3

Download: Low-Res (88.09 MB) | High-Res

Modern Landfill Video Tour

When we don’t recycle, materials go to a landfill, but a modern landfill isn’t what you might think. Take your students on a virtual field trip of everything from landfill construction and planning to gas-to-energy and environmental compliance.

• Recommended for 3rd-5th / Lesson 2

Download: Low-Res (62.21 MB) | High-Res

6th-8th Grade

• Required for 6th-8th / Lesson 2
• Required for 6th-8th / Lesson 3

Download: Low-Res (188.67 MB) | High-Res

Download: Low-Res (202.94 MB) | High-Res

9th-12th Grade

• Required for 9th-12th / Lesson 1
• Required for 9th-12th / Lesson 2

• Required for 9th-12th / Lesson 3

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Recycling Centers You Can Tour, In-Person or Virtually

Published Feb. 10 2021, 4:26 p.m. ET

To most people, a recycling center is simply where their single-use plastic water bottles wind up — but to the eco nerds, zero wasters, and climate change activists among us, a recycling center is a magical place. I fall into all those categories so hard that my brother once got me a private tour of a recycling center for my birthday (and it was awesome). 

If you (or the zero waster in your life) want to see where all the recycling magic happens, here are a few awesome recycling centers around the U.S. that you can visit — many of which also offer virtual tours.

PRo Kansas Recycling (Kansas)

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PRo Kansas Recycling in Wichita, Kans. is more than just a recycling center — it’s also a nonprofit organization and education center. The facility features a classroom for school groups to come learn about recycling and the environment, a book nook where you can donate or take used books, and strictly-organized bins where locals can drop off their recyclables. 

PRo Kansas Recycling is volunteer-run and all tours are donation-based, so make sure to leave a donation if you visit. PRo Kansas Recycling is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering volunteer-led tours upon request — just contact the center in advance. (If you couldn’t read my enthusiasm, PRo Kansas Recycling is the recycling center that I visited, and I highly recommend arranging a visit if you’re in the area.)

Sims Municipal Recycling (New York)

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Sims Municipal Recycling handles most of New York City’s recycling. The 11-acre Brooklyn property is the country's largest recycling facility, and it has its very own Recycling Education Center . The center features a theater, interactive exhibits, lunch space, and an outdoor patio, and offers tours for both school groups (from second grade through college) and adults.

In-person tours are currently suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, so in the meantime, Sims Municipal Recycling is offering virtual tours .

Rumpke Waste & Recycling (Ohio)

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Ohio-based Rumpke Waste & Recycling offers free tours of its recycling centers in both Cincinnati (Wednesdays) and Columbus (Tuesdays). Tours must be booked in advance, and you must be at least high school-aged to participate in the tour, due to the industrial setting.

Rumpke also offers free tours of its landfills in Colerain Township (Thursdays) and Brown County (all weekdays). For these tours, visitors remain on a bus that drives through the landfill. Rumpke’s tours are currently suspended due to the pandemic, but in the meantime, Rumpke has multiple free videos of its recycling facilities in action .

Green Living Science (Michigan)

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The nonprofit Green Living Science offers field trips and tours, primarily geared toward students, of the Recycle Here! facility in Detroit, Mich. For a group of 25 students, the fee is $75, or $125 if your students want to explore the adjacent Lincoln Street Art Park. All students will participate in age appropriate STEAM activities to learn more about recycling, reducing their environmental impact at home, and conservation.

Tours are temporarily postponed at Recycle Here!, but you can reach out to Green Living Science to be notified when tours are back.

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (Florida)

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The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Fla. offers tours of its Integrated Solid Waste Management System, which give locals a look into where both their recycling and garbage wind up. The tours are offered to people 9 and older, by appointment only, Monday through Thursday. The tour features an interactive learning experience at the SWA’s LEED Platinum Education Center, a walk across a 500-foot Sky Bridge, a giant claw that picks up 9 tons of garbage at a time, a bus ride through Renewable Energy Park, two landfills, the Recovered Materials Processing Facility, and more.

In-person tours are currently suspended, but you can sign up for a virtual tour of SWA’s recycling facility .

York County Resource Recovery Center (Pennsylvania)

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The York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) in York, Pa. offers free tours for groups up to 60 people, ages 6 and older. Tours of the RRC feature a lesson in the Education Center and a walking tour of the waste-to-energy facility, and are offered Monday through Friday.

The center appears to still be open during the pandemic, as of February 2021 — just make sure to schedule your tour two weeks in advance . The RRC also has a video tour of its recycling facility available on YouTube.

Eagle County Materials Recovery & Household Hazardous Waste Facilities (Colorado)

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The Walking Mountains Science Center’s Eagle County Materials Recovery & Household Hazardous Waste Facilities , based in Edwards, Colo., offers free tours to groups of all ages. You can reach out to the facility to be notified when in-person tours resume, but in the meantime, you can catch a free virtual tour via Zoom of the recycling center, landfill, and hazardous waste facility.

Northern California Recycling Association (California)

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The Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) offers tours of a slew of facilities, including the Berkeley Food Network Food Distribution Hub, Livermore Compost, and Renewal Mill. To schedule an in-person tour, contact the NCRA . Additionally, NCRA offers virtual tours of Recology San Francisco’s Transfer and Recycling Center and Recycle Central at Pier 96 , which you can watch from home at any time.

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The Southern Nevada Recycling Center located at 360 West Cheyenne North Las Vegas, NV 89030 is the largest and smartest residential recycling center in North America. The 110,000 square foot facility is home to highly advanced, state-of-the-art recycling technologies. Featuring an interactive Learning Center offering visitors a rare, first-hand view of the recycling process. 

Our Vegas Recycling Center and Learning Facility is open to the public and provides free tours, for all age groups.

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The architecture of the building was engineered using recycled and repurposed materials, and features various elements of sustainability throughout the facility.

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More than 75% of the building is made from recycled and remanufactured steel. The natural landscape was preserved and repurposed to make aggregate for the flood channels surrounding the building. Water efficient automatic low-flow fixtures were installed to conserve water, reducing consumption by more than 20%. High solar reflectance index roof materials were installed to minimize heat retention in the building.

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The Southern Nevada Recycling Center serves almost 620,000 households throughout the area, including the cities of North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County. The Center can process 70 tons of mixed recyclables an hour and 270,000 tons a year.

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The Center features a large photovoltaic rooftop solar energy system comprised of 1,776 panels to harness the renewable resource. The system generates 933,162 kilowatts of energy per year, which constitutes more than 15 percent of the building’s power consumption. Over the next 30 years the building’s solar energy system will offset greenhouse gas emissions equal to 38 million miles driven by local motorists.

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The Learning Center features a variety of customer recycling stories. These customers are moving the needle in recycling across Southern Nevada including Zappos, MGM International, McCarran International Airport, CDW, Clark County School District, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Las Vegas Convention Center, City of North Las Vegas, and the City of Henderson.

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Visitors can learn about what can be recycled and how materials are repurposed and remanufactured to make new products.

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If you're unable to visit us in person, we invite you to take a virtual field trip of how a recycling center and a modern landfill works. These videos are designed to provide specific lessons in 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade, but can also be used for all ages. Welcome!

Recycling center video tour

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Never place these items in your recycling container. They cannot be recycled with your household waste. Look over this list to make sure you’re putting only reusable materials in your container. These items cannot go into recycling.

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Give your students a unique experience taking them on a virtual tour of a Recycling Plant with our interactive, choose-your-own-adventure style PowerPoint.

This VFT offers your students a fun and engaging way to explore Berlin, Germany the country with the highest rate of recycling in the world, and go on a tour of a Recycling Plant from the comfort of your classroom. Our interactive PPT allows your students to be in control of their trip and actively participate every step of the way.

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• and the always fun photo tour at the end!

All of which have been highly differentiated, with the help of Widgit Software Symbols, making it accessible and engaging for your whole class.

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If you would like a guided tour that reaches science or learning curriculum outcomes or standards, is customized to your organization’s sustainability goals, or is for groups of more than 10-12, this is the option for you! All of our Field Trips and Facility Tours are guided by knowledgeable staff and available for FREE . Please review the facility tour choices below to see age requirements, topics covered, facility addresses, etc. and submit a tour request via the booking button at the top of the page.

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• Closing the Recycling Loop
• Managing Waste & Sustainable Materials Management

Take a walk through a sorting facility designed to accept residential recyclable materials from all over West Michigan. Recyclables are sorted according to material type, then prepared for shipping to the next processor by pressing the recyclables into bales.

Tours are approximately one hour in length and include a classroom discussion about recycling as well as a facility overview on the observation deck overlooking the functioning equipment. The facility offers a safe, clean environment to learn about recycling. Tour times are available when the facility is running, between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Closed-toe shoes are required for this tour.

Address: 950 Market SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Ages: 5th grade and older 

Tour Duration: Approximately 1 hour (Available M-F 8:00am-5:00pm)

• Renewable Energy
• Natural Resources

The Kent County Waste-To-Energy Facility accepts municipal solid waste from the 6 core cities in Kent County (Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Grandville, Walker and Wyoming). The facility can process up to 625 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The solid waste is converted into steam through carefully monitored incineration in specially designed furnace/boilers. The steam goes through a turbine/generator to generate electricity. A small portion of the electricity is used in-house and the rest is sold to an electricity supplier to be used in homes and businesses in Kent County. The solid waste is reduced to ash, which is landfilled at South Kent Landfill after ferrous metal is removed by magnets and recycled. About 4,500 tons of ferrous is recycled every year. As ash, the municipal solid waste is reduced 90% by volume and 75% by weight.

ADDRESS: 10300 South Kent Drive SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 AGES: 3rd grade and older

TOUR DURATION: Approximately 45 min.-1 hour (Available M-F 8:00am-5:00pm)

• Personal Decision-making
• Landfill Construction Basics

In 2015, 1.1 billion pounds of Kent County trash passed over the scales destined for a landfill or waste to energy conversion, the equivalent of filling the University of Michigan’s Big House stadium twice over. West Michigan is on pace to generate enough trash every year to fill the Big House 4 times over. What’s worse, a recent municipal solid waste study determined nearly 75% of what we threw away in 2015 could have been recycled or composted. Come learn about what we can do differently to manage discards instead of perpetuating the take-make-throw mentality.

Tours are up to one hour in length and provide an in-bus talking tour of the entire landfill area, including a trip up to the top to see the big machines in action (weather permitting) and all groups will weigh in at the scale house. A short discussion on our methane gas recovery system and the monofill where ash from Kent County’s Waste to Energy facility is buried is included. NOTE : A bus is required for this tour. Roads at South Kent Landfill are mostly unpaved. Contact your busing service prior to scheduling your tour as some bus companies will not drive on unpaved roads. 

Recycling Center Open Hours: Self-Guided Tours

• Individuals that are curious as to how Kent County’s recycling program works and want to know what can be recycled
• Families and parents with young children looking for a casual experience
• Child care providers or baby sitters looking for fun activities to engage in
• Other small groups (around 12 or less) looking to explore the world of recycling such as homeschool groups

Presentations

Let us come to you! Whether you are a school, place of worship, non-profit, business, or other community group, you can request a Resource Recovery Specialist visit and present on a topic of your choice for your group. Don’t see a presentation topic that lines up with what you’re looking for? Make a custom presentation request through our booking platform! (see button at top of page)

• Packing a Waste Free Lunch
• Watch Your Waste
• Paper or Plastic: The Great Debate
• Composting 101

PRESENATION DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

PRESENTATION SUMMARY:

Food packaging produces a lot of waste. Conduct a waste audit and learn how to pack a waste-free lunch.

AGES: all ages

This presentation will emphasize that much of what we throw in the trash is not necessarily trash-it can be reused, recycled, or composted and we can easily reduce the amount that does go in the trash. We will also discuss how reducing, reusing and recycling can save natural resources. Get an overview of how all waste is handled with a sorting activity.

AGES: 4th grade and older

When you go shopping do you choose paper or plastic? Through a life cycle analysis of various products, you will discover what impacts each material has on the environment. Explore all facets of this debate through an interactive presentation and discussion.

AGES: All ages

Learn what composting is, how to do it, and how to set up your own. With advance notice, if you have a small group and provide your own materials, we will walk you through the steps and provide you with worms as you build your own bin.

The following Eco-Kits are free. Kits are generally loaned out for 1-2 week periods. Other arrangements may be possible, depending on demand.

• Musical Recycling
• Recycled Crayon Kit
• Paper-Making Kit
• Steel Can Lantern Kit

Instructions and some materials are included to guide you as you set up composting in your classroom.

After creating instruments out of recyclable materials, have your own concert and do some recycling karaoke!

Crayons take many years to decompose in a landfill. Rather than throwing away crayon stubs, melt them down to make new crayons in fun shapes! We’ll supply crock-pots and molds, you supply the crayon stubs. If you have an oven, crockpots may not be necessary. Additional adult helpers may be required.

AGES: 2nd grade and older

By recycling paper we can reduce the number of trees used to produce new paper. We supply the blenders and screens for making paper, you supply the paper scraps and water! This is a great activity to try outside on picnic tables (electricity required). Try making special occasion cards or make your own paper for the next writing assignment in class!

AGES: 2nd grade or older

Empty steel cans are great to teach “reuse” to your students! We’ll supply the hammers and nails, you supply the cans so your students can make their own “lanterns.” Create beautiful nighttime decorations out of old steel cans. Makes a great gift for parents!

AGES: 4th grade or older

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8/1/2024: All residential (self-haul) and commercial trash haulers will go to the new Transfer Station Building (see red trash can icon). All recycling haulers will head to the old transfer station building to drop-off recyclables (yellow recycling icon). SafeChem-Household Hazardous Waste program is located in the same place (dark gray caution icon). Please see map below for a layout of the site.

7/18/2024: The timeline to wrap-up construction at the North Kent Transfer Station has extended to later this summer (2024). As soon as the green light is received, we will let you know what you can expect at the North Kent facility.

Garage and Automotive Products

• Antifreeze/engine coolant
• Automotive fluids
• Fuel additives
• Gasoline & gas-oil mix, including diesel
• Propane tanks (small, non-refillable tanks only)
• Windshield washer fluid
• Other garage and automotive products

Workshop/Painting Supplies

• Adhesive, caulking & glue
• Deck, patio & chimney cleaner
• Furniture stripper
• Oil-based paint & stain, lacquer
• Solvent cleaning fluid
• Roof coating, sealant
• Thinner, turpentine, removers, or strippers
• Other workshop and painting supplies

Home and Garden Products

• Herbicide/Weed Killer
• Ammonia, bathroom or kitchen cleaners, bleach, lye, oven cleaner, spot remover, wood and metal cleaners or polish, and more.
• Body wash, hair products, and more.
• Ant dust, mosquito spray, rodent poison, and more.
• Kerosene or home heating oil (call for details on accepted size & quantity limits)
• Pool Chemicals
• Other lawn & garden products

Miscellaneous Products

• Aerosol cans/inhalers
• CO2 cartridges (paintball, carbonated drink machines)
• Fire extinguishers
• Fluorescent light bulbs, including CFL bulbs
• Inks and dyes
• Lighters and lighter fluid
• Mercury thermometers & thermostats
• Rechargeable batteries
• Other hazardous waste (flammable, toxic, corrosive, and explosive products)

Not Accepted

• Alkaline Batteries (now safe for the trash); rechargeable, lithium, and cadmium batteries we still accept
• Barrels or large drums – nothing larger than a five-gallon container. Please call us for options for disposal of these quantities.
• Friable asbestos – Call the local Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy  at (616) 356-0500 for proper removal guidelines and disposal requirements and regulations.
• Latex paint (water based) – may be dried out and placed in your regular trash. DO NOT place in your recycling bin please.
• Materials from farms, businesses, offices, schools or institutions.
• Medical waste
• Needles or medical sharps
• Refillable  propane , helium & other tanks
• Empty hazardous waste can, containers, jugs or tubs

Please note that some DPW facilities are closed on Monday January 16th, 2023 for Martin Luther King Jr Day. Please download or view our full HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

After closing hours we refuse the admittance of any additional customers. Customers that remain on the premises and are not done dumping by our closing time, a surcharge will be added to the tipping fee. This will cover all extra manpower and equipment costs that are incurred by the Department of Public Works.  This is our policy and we can make NO EXCEPTIONS.

The surcharge fees are currently as follows:

Up to 15 minutes = $45 16-30 minutes = $90 31-45 minutes = $135 46-60 minutes = $180 For each additional unit time increment add $45.

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Ulan-Ude, Buryatia

Tours, Attractions and Things To Do in Ulan-Ude

All has mixed up in Ulan-Ude, the capital of Buryatia, and one of the most prominent historical cities of Russia. Here, as if in a clew of yarn, the strands of Asia and Europe, roots of Russian and Mongolian peoples, historical monuments and modern buildings have firmly intertwined.

Ulan-Ude is located just a hundred kilometers from the legendary Lake Baikal . Its close proximity to one of the world's major natural interests attracts travelers from all over the world to this city.

Ulan-Ude is full of contradictions, but the townsfolk got used to it long ago, while visitors can be surprised. Both Buddhist monks in orange robes made of a single-piece fabric and Orthodox priests dressed in a black cassock walk with perfect calm along the same streets. Also harmoniously, the Orthodox churches neighbor with ornate Buddhist temple in Ulan-Ude. The relation to Buddhism in Ulan-Ude is more than respectful: people go to the local Buddhist lamas to talk and get a piece of advice instinct with wisdom. On top of that, shamanic “idols”, with attached colored rags, fluttering in the wind can be met on the road passes suspiciously often. This fact is a direct evidence that Ulan-Ude does remember its shamanic roots, while residents and visitors do not miss an opportunity to make a stop at one of the shaman places to honor with their attention Burkhan, the Buryat god - they left coins, cigarettes, and other small things, occasionally left in pocket, in hopes to appease the terrible god.

There are no any problems with the accommodation: Any traveler, arrived to Ulan-Ude can easily find shelter in the city. Ulan-Ude has both large hotel complexes, and budget hostels and mini hotels.

Ulan-Ude is convenient because it is a transit point on the way to the Lake Baikal natural attractions, which are located on the so-called Buryat side of the sea-lake – on the shore most popular among tourists.

Ulan-Ude Airport is located 15 km from the city center, which can be reached by taxi or by regular shuttle bus. The Lake Baikal coast can be reached from Ulan-Ude by road, under the name of M55: the distance to be traveled is about 140 km.

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Virtual Tour - 100tph C&D Waste Recycling Plant

We are delighted to announce our next Engineering Insights webinar series - a 360 virtual site tour of The Ashcourt Group 100tph C&D waste recycling plant located in East Yorkshire, England.

The Ashcourt Group is a Hull & East Riding based family-run organisation and a leader in building materials supply in the Hull, East Riding and Northern Lincolnshire areas. The Ashcourt Group also has a range of contracting services including construction, demolition, civil engineering and highways. It is the biggest concrete manufacture in the area and the new CDE wash plant will be used to support its concrete & civils business.

This virtual tour will be presented by our Head of Business Development for UK & Ireland, William Melanophy and Business Development Manager for UK & Ireland, Mike Bibby, who will present the details of the 100tph plant designed for The Ashcourt Group and explain how it is delivering higher quality recycled sand & aggregates at its site in East Yorkshire. William and Mike will also be joined by David Kinloch, Director of Business Development for UK & Ireland, Australasia and Middle East & Africa.

Our experts will go through each stage of the process, from the feed material and the washing process to the five outputs currently being produced (4-10mm, 20-40mm & 40-80mm clean rinsed aggregates as well as two in-spec 0-2mm soft & 0-4mm coarse sands) and explain how CDE ensures high-quality in-spec products and guarantees equipment performance.

Webinar Topics:

The virtual tour will include discussion around the following topic areas:

• Technical features of the equipment in this custom waste recycling wash plant
• A detailed explanation of each stage of the washing process
• How CDE can ensure in-spec and higher quality recycled sand & aggregates
• Final materials being produced and their applicability for end customers

Webinar Details :

• Date:  14th November 
• Time: 10:00am (GMT) 
• Duration:  45 minutes
• Presenters:  David Kinloch,   William Melanophy   & Mike Bibby

Ulan-Ude in Russia | Travel Guide to the Capital City of Buryatia

By Author Christian L.

Posted on Published: December 1, 2021  - Last updated: December 14, 2021

Categories Destinations , Europe , Russia

In the south of Russia, near the border of Mongolia, lies Ulan-Ude, Buryatia. This city is an intriguing mixture of cultural diversity and wondrous scenery. Ulan-Ude is a hidden gem famous for Siberian Buddhism and so much more. 

The Republic of Buryatia is a federal subject of Russia located on the outskirts of East Siberia. It sits just off the Selenga River, with fabulous attractions like Lake Baikal not too far away. There are only around 404,000 inhabitants with very few foreign travelers, which makes this unexplored territory for even the most seasoned travelers. Ulan-Ude is also the last stop along the Trans Mongolian railway in Russia.

Luckily, this guide will cover everything you need to know before your trip to Ulan-Ude, Siberia. Whether you’re planning a trip with the Trans-Siberian Railway or backpacking across Far East Russia, keep reading to learn more about the city, where to stay, and what to see.  

Why Ulan-Ude Should Be on Your Bucket List

Ulan-Ude, Russia, is particularly special. Here, you’ll find a mixed bag of activities, culture, and lush green, isolated rural regions. While this may not be the best place for a tropical holiday, it is certainly a wonderful addition to the curious traveler’s bucket list.

Ulan-Ude was founded in 1668, originally named Udinskoye because of the Uda River that runs straight through the middle of the city. It is home to Russians, Buryats, Tatars, and Ukrainians, among a few others. 

Ulan-Ude is known as the heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Russia but is also a safe haven for people of all religious backgrounds. The city’s ethnographic museum showcases this unique range of history, culture, and spirituality, which makes this a must-experience destination. 

The lush foothills of the Ulan-Burgas and Khamar-Daban mountain ranges offer a space for cattle and traditional agriculture techniques to flourish. The nomadic herding style ensures that animals are well-fed and healthy. 

This allows the city to boast delicious cuisine steeped in Mongolian and Russian influences. These influences are reflected through a combination of different flavors and techniques used when preparing the food. 

Besides the alluring history and delectable food, Ulan-Ude showcases a remarkable way of life connecting Russian and Asian influences that beckon to be explored.

Best Time to Visit Ulan-Ude City

Between the snow-covered mountains in winter and the sun-kissed, gushing river in summer, Ulan-Ude is a beautiful location at any time of the year. The summer months present average temperatures of 62°F (16℃), with July being the hottest month and boasting highs of up to 77°F (25℃). January is the coldest month of the year, and the cold season stretches from November to February with lows of -1°F (-18℃).

The best time of year to visit Ulan-Ude falls during the shoulder season from May to September. Off-season traveling to Ulan-Ude means that you can avoid the busier months of May, August, and October. Luckily, you can expect temperate conditions, which make traveling all the more enticing and comfortable, as well as cheaper accommodation options. 

It’s always best to keep tabs on the weather forecast before planning your trip. Although, if you’re visiting in January, you can always pack your skis. 

Best Attractions in Ulan-Ude, Russia 

Many travelers adore the enticing attractions in Moscow or the thrilling things to do in St. Petersburg , but that is just a taste of what Russia has on offer. Here’s a look at some of the compelling pastimes available in Ulan-Ude.  

Historical City Center and The largest Lenin head in the world

The city contains over 200 sites that display its rich history and cultural heritage. If you’re walking through the city center, you’ll see miniature wooden houses that provide imagery of Russian folk tales as well as evidence of the city’s narrative. 

Ulan-Ude is also home to the Square of the Soviets. Nestled on the modern side of the city, you can see the largest monument of Vladimir Lenin in the world. The bronze and granite bust of the leader is a cornerstone monument in Ulan-Ude. 

Book this walking tour for the best sights coupled with knowledgeable commentary. 

Ivolginsky Datsan

At first glance, a Buddhist temple in Russia feels a bit out of place. Believe it or not, the Ivolginsky Datsan was formed in 1945 and became the spiritual center for the Soviet Union (USSR). 

It later became the residence for Russian Lamas and specifically the head of the Russian Buddhist Lamas. The temple also houses Dashi-Dorzho Itigelov, a Buryat monk who died mid-meditation and upon exhumation was found not to have decayed much at all. 

Itigelov is said to have chanted the prayer of death while sitting in the lotus position and died during that meditation. He was buried in the same position. Itigelov told his followers to exhume his body 30 years later, and once they did, followers found that he had not decayed as much as would be expected. 

Followers at the time hid his body in an unmarked grave. It wasn’t until 2002 that he was exhumed once more and housed in the Ivolginsky Datsan. The well-preserved body was never mummified or embalmed and is still a mystery to pathologists and scientists alike. 

Explore this spiritual center for pilgrims with an English guide by booking this tour.  

The Odigitrievsky Cathedral

Odigitrievsky Cathedral is the oldest stone building in the region, dating back to 1714, is one of the easiest buildings to recognize in Ulan-Ude.

While it might not look too impressive compared to other Cathedrals in Russia, but in this part of Russia, it´s impressive.

Open-Air Ethnographic Museum

This outdoor museum can be found just a few miles north of Ulan-Ude in the village of Upper Berezovka. There are 40 architectural monuments and over 11,000 exhibits. 

It is considered the largest open-air museum in Russia and explores everything from the Buryat people to the Baikal and Evenki heritage. 

Book a skip-the-line ticket for a private tour of this impressive establishment. 

Buryat Village

The Buryats are believed to be indigenous to Mongolia. Historical records also suggest that Genghis Khan was the first to subjugate the Buryat people. Hundreds of years later, they were then absorbed into the Russian empire.  

The roots of the Buryat people start in Mongolia, and they have since been exposed to Buddhist and Christian ways. While the 19th century saw an increase in Buddhist beliefs, the ancient ways of agriculture and isolation are still prevalent in rural Ulan-Ude. 

The deep cultural and historical heritage is prevalent in the Buryat village of Ulan-Ude, also called Dom Muzey Agvana Dorzhiyeva. Here you can get acquainted with the locals, learn about their nomadic herding lifestyle and immerse yourself in the diverse customs and traditions. 

Book this tour for a traditional dinner and a chance to explore the museum and Datsan Buddhist temple. 

Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal is just a few miles away from the city. It’s a definite must-see, either on your way to or from Ulan-Ude. This ancient lake is arguably one of the deepest in the world and is also considered the Earth’s largest freshwater lake. 

You can access the lake through hiking trails. After a long trek, you can sit back and watch the Baikal seals in the lake. In winter, it is used for ice-skating, and in summer for wildlife observation. 

Book this tour crossing Lake Baikal, where you’ll visit Olkhon island and camp in the middle of the lake. 

Accommodation in Russia’s Ulan-Ude

The city may be small, but the lodging options are quite broad. You can choose between luxury resorts, backpackers, or 3-star hotels. Here are some of the most esteemed accommodation options in Ulan-Ude, suited to any kind of traveler. 

Perfectly Located: Hotel Mergen Bator

This hotel is perfect for on-the-go travelers. You can expect to pay a little less to get around, with a train station right next door and convenient shuttle services to boot. The hotel is near the Sovetov Square as well as the Ballet and Opera theater, and just 5 minutes from the city center. 

Click here to book accommodation at Hotel Mergen Bator

Budget Luxury: Baikal Plaza

This gorgeous 4-star hotel is great for budget luxury travelers. You can expect vibrant decor that welcomes you into a hotel with all of the best amenities like a sauna, fitness center, and several international restaurants. The restaurants offer Uzbek as well as Siberian dishes with a delectable breakfast buffet and a modern bar area.  

Click here to book accommodation at Baikal Plaza .

Low-Budget: Ulan Hotel

Wake up to a delightful breakfast at Ulan Hotel, where you can explore the tastes of traditional specialties right around the corner. The hotel is ideally located near several cafés and offers great value for money with amenities like airport shuttles and close proximity to a bus stop and major Sagaan Morin shopping center. 

Click here to book accommodation at Ulan Hotel . 

Ultimate Luxury: Reston Hotel and Spa

This hotel is perfect for anyone yearning for some luxury relaxation. From plush white robes and slippers to the spacious suites and indoor swimming pool, the Reston Hotel and Spa understands hospitality. You can explore the local cuisine at the on-site restaurant and dine with the best views of the city, heightened by welcoming room service and super spa services. 

Click here to book accommodation at Reston Hotel and Spa

Where to Eat In Ulan-Ude

The best way to learn about any country is through the culture that their food presents. With a distinct history and unique cultural influences, the cuisine found in the Buryatia region differs from that of other Russian cities. 

You can expect a mixture of cuisines, from Russian food to Asian as well as Italian and other European influences. While you’re in Ulan-Ude, you’ll have to try delicacies like buuzy , which comprises meat wrapped in a soft dumpling. Also, taste bukhuler , which is a meat broth, and of course, finish it off with a delicious glass of fermented mare’s milk called airag.  

Get the best experiences and the tastiest dishes at some of Ulan-Ude’s best restaurants: 

• Tengis Restaurant
• Pub Churchill

Getting to Ulan-Ude

There are a few airports in and around Ulan-Ude, so traveling here should not be an issue. You can easily make your way to international airports in Moscow or St. Petersburg. From there, you could also fly into Ulan-Ude in just under six hours. 

If you’d prefer a more scenic route, you can make use of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which is the longest railway in the world. This train starts in Moscow and travels through Russia. It joins the Trans-Mongolian line as well as the Trans-Manchurian line. It will take around 3 days from Moscow to Ulan-Ude by train. 

You can also complete a 12-day tour along the Trans-Siberian Railway that will take you from Russia, through Ulan-Ude, around the Gobi desert, and into Beijing. While this tour doesn’t spend too much time in Ulan-Ude itself, it’s still a great way to explore the Russian, Mongolian and Chinese regions.  

Since Ulan-Ude is the last stop in Russia along the Trans Mongolian railway, so is this the last stop for you to pick up some Russian souvenirs. NB. It´s both faster and cheaper to take the local bus from Ulan Ude to Ulaanbaatar, the Capital of Mongolia, than to take the train across to Mongolia.

There´s a daily bus leaving at 7:30 AM from Ulan-Ude to Ulaanbaatar, the journey takes around 10-12 hours. I did this bus journey, however, while it´s both cheaper and faster than the train, it´s definitely not more comfortable, this bus journey is personally one of the worst I’ve ever taken. Tickets can be purchased at travel agency offices, or ask your guesthouse to buy them for you at 1100 Rub. There are also daily shared taxis going to Mongolia.

Ulan-Ude Mapped Out

Whether you’ve decided to travel through the urban city or rural wilderness, an Ulan-Ude map will help you find your way. Just in case you’ve gotten disconnected from your GPS , there are a few things to remember. 

Ulan-Ude is on the south side of Lake Baikal, a mere 85 miles (136km)  away. If you’re driving from the neighboring city Irkutsk (around 280 miles/450 km), you’ll travel along the P-258 highway and stay on that road. 

Once you’re at the foothills of Ulan-Ude, the A-340 highway will take you down into Mongolia. So, if you’re planning on staying in the country, you’ll want to continue along the P-258 highway onto the AH6 highway, which will direct you to other cities like Chita and lead to Yakutsk. 

Russia is vast, and travel times between neighboring cities are quite lengthy. So, be sure to keep these major highways in mind, and you’ll easily find your way back.    

Final Say on Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia

Ulan-Ude is a fabulous addition to any traveler’s bucket list. There are so many enriching experiences to be had here that there is no doubt you’ll leave the city richer. 

Between the excellent accommodation options and culturally diverse experiences, there is a unique adventure waiting to be explored. So, go ahead and book your visa, and get ready for an exciting journey.