Ulan-Ude Scavenger Hunt: Between the Taiga and the Temple: Tales of Ulan-Ude
Experience the Ulan-Ude Scavenger Hunt adventure in the vibrant city center! Explore downtown, solve riddles, complete missions, and snap photos at iconic spots like the Lenin Monument. This interactive walking tour is flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing with friends or family.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Ulan-Ude. This top rated Ulan-Ude Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.16 miles and has 8 stops.
 
  Activity Info: Between the Taiga and the Temple: Tales of Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude, known as the Capital of Buryatia and Baikal Gateway, sits at the confluence of rivers and cultures. The city boasts a unique blend of history as Rinpoche Bagsha City and a major stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Your hunt begins in lively downtown near Zero Kilometer of Buryatia's Highways. Expect to tackle fun challenges at landmarks like Victory Memorial T-34 Tank and Steam Locomotive Monument L-2182 while solving trivia and photo missions. Locals rediscover hidden gems; visitors get an immersive introduction to Old Believers’ Hub. The Ulan-Ude Scavenger Hunt brings everyone together for teamwork, laughter, and memorable moments in every corner of this Tea Road Town.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Steam Locomotive Monument L-2182
Journey to the tracks for a glimpse of Ulan-Ude’s industrial muscle—where a mighty engine stands frozen in time, echoing the era when steam ruled Siberia.
Zero Kilometer of Buryatia's Highways
Pause at this modern marker, the symbolic heartbeat of Buryatia. Here, all journeys across the mighty republic begin and end—a crossroads for locals and travelers alike.
Lenin Monument
Start your journey in the Ulan-Ude city center, where a larger-than-life Soviet icon stands guard. This spot draws locals and travelers alike, each hoping for a legendary photo in the shadow of a true Siberian giant.
Monument to Dorzhi Banzarov
Among shady trees in a quiet city park sits a monument to a legendary scholar. Here, a local hero of Buryat culture is permanently immersed in a book—and you are about to discover why.
Monument to the Beauty Angara
At the city’s arts epicenter, discover grace in motion. This elegant statue captures a legendary dance that still enchants audiences from Buryatia to Moscow.
Arch of Triumph Royal Gates
Meander under this ornate gateway, a revived relic that once welcomed royalty to the heart of Verkhneudinsk. It stands proudly at the entrance to the city’s historic core, inviting you into Ulan-Ude’s storied past.
Verkhneudinsk Merchant Sculpture
Take a stroll down bustling Lenin Street and find yourself face-to-face with a figure from Ulan-Ude’s commercial heyday. Merchants built the city, and their legacy stands tall among the elegant storefronts.
Victory Memorial T-34 Tank
In a peaceful city park rumbles a symbol of wartime endurance. This spot pays tribute to the Siberians who held the front lines and then rolled on to victory.
How the Ulan-Ude Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your team—no reservations needed! Use our app to solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and unlock Ulan-Ude’s secrets as you stroll through downtown. Earn points for each mission completed. Compete on the leaderboard with other explorers as you discover local art, quirky facts, and iconic sights—all at your own pace!
Earn The Ulan-Ude Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready to compete? During your Ulan-Ude Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive photo challenges by Lenin Monument or trivia at Zero Kilometer of Buryatia's Highways. Work together to conquer riddles around Victory Memorial T-34 Tank—aim high on our leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights across downtown!
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Reviews for Ulan-Ude Scavenger Hunt: Between the Taiga and the Temple: Tales of Ulan-Ude
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman