Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world, containing 22–23% of the world's fresh surface water.
Lake Shara-Nur is a clear, saline lake surrounded by forests.
Hanhoi is a serene lake surrounded by the untouched wilderness of Irkutsk Oblast.
Arangatuy is a serene lake nestled in the Barguzinsky District of Buryatia.