The oldest and deepest lake in the world tucked away in the mountains of Siberia, Lake Baikal is a natural draw for many tourists who want to experience one of the world’s most beautiful natural gems. Unfortunately, the lake has suffered from rampant pollution, but its 400 miles of low lapping blue waves still awe visitors with their beauty. Baikal contains one-fifth of all the fresh water on the earth, and it freezes over completely for about five months out of every year.
