Hopes for significant rise of Chinese visitors and special fares between April and October to encourage young Russians to travel to Baikal.
The famously clear waters of Baikal - the world's deepest and oldest lake - are under threat from tourists, says leading scientist Maxim Timofeyev.
Dream holiday ruined by attack on remote road, but perpetrators caught.
As Russia pivots towards Asia, so do the tourism possibilities.
Separate incidents spark concern in Thailand resort.
750-metre long 'cable car' link between Russia and China across Amur River.
A vision of deepening ties between Russia and China outlined by Ambassador to Beijing Sergei Razov.
Can the world's oldest and deepest lake finally realise its potential as a world class venue?