Park

"Tuzhi" is an open‑air nature art park created by the artist Dashi Namdakov in his native village of Ukurik. Dashi is one of Siberia's best‑known sculptors and jewellers; his works can be seen in Kyzyl (capital of Tuva) and London. From 2022 to 2025 about 20 large art objects were installed in the park: a suspension bridge over the river at the entrance, the sculpture "Arrow of Genghis Khan", stone menhirs, a golden yurt pavilion and more. New works by Namdakov and other artists are added every year. The park has revitalised Ukurik: residents gained jobs, the village's infrastructure developed—roads and a bridge were built—and tourists arrived. You can stay overnight in the park: the external buildings look like rural cottages but inside they have stylish, modern finishes. Cottages cost 10,000–14,000 rubles per night, capacity three people. There are also hotel rooms for 7,000 rubles. How to get there: public transport is difficult. The settlement of Mogzon is 20 kilometres from the park; an electric train runs from Chita to Mogzon twice a day, the trip takes almost three hours and a ticket costs 400 rubles. From Mogzon you'll need to take a taxi onward.