The most famous attraction of Olkhon is sacral cape Shamansky, considered one of the natural wonders of Asia. Cape Shamansky, also known as the Cape Burhan, used to be a sacred place for the Buryats, who inhabited the shores of Lake Baikal from ancient times. Cape Shamansky, called Ayha-Shulun (Scary stone) at that times, served for a long time as a venue to hold various special ceremonies, including sacrifices.
An archaeological study, conducted in the Cape Shamansky caves and grottoes revealed many human remains, old-time instruments of labor and household items, some of which dated back to the Neolithic period.
According to a legend, the Rock Shamanka is not recommended to climb up, so as not to disturb the peace of the spirits living there. In addition, there is another argument - climbing up the rock Shamanka is rather unsafe, you can fall off.
In the outskirts of the Shamansky rock, there is a small picturesque white beach - a favorite place for tourists to have rest. However, it is impossible to stay there for long, the same old wind prevents from it.