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Luxury superyacht NAVIS ONE available to charter for the very first time

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By Steph Loseby   28 November 2022

A brand new addition to the charter market, the 46m (152ft) yacht NAVIS ONE is the perfect platform for yachting vacations spent entertaining in style. Taking guests to the spectacular cruising grounds of the Maldives this winter, she is a sterling charter choice. 

Following a major refit in 2022 the Gentech Yacht NAVIS ONE is now up to luxury charter standards, boasting an array of sumptuous living areas laid out invitingly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard.

Since her launch in 2018, the yacht now showcases an overhaul of all her machinery and systems, beautiful new interior and exterior furnishings, up-to-date AV systems throughout, as well as all-new tenders and a huge new water toy box.

Now available for charter for the first time, superyacht NAVIS ONE is an exceptional vessel that offers all you could wish for on a luxury yacht rental vacation

Guests will adore her lavish sundeck which is home to an expansive jacuzzi that is surrounded by plush sunpads, and plenty of sun loungers so you can rest and relax in comfort and style. Her huge full-beam drop-down swim platform provides easy access to the sea and acts as a launch pad for her fresh new collection of water toys. 

Turn the Indian ocean into your own private playground and glide across the water on jet skis, sea bobs, kayaks or paddleboards. On board this super yacht charter , you are guaranteed endless fun on the water. 

Accomodating 12 guests across 5 elegantly decorated cabins, the yacht is versatile for a variety of charter party configurations. Comprising a master suite located on the main deck, two VIP cabins and two twin cabins, the yacht is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

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Scattered with more than 1,190 islands, the Maldives offers charter guests some pretty spectacular cruising grounds and is the perfect place to soak up some winter sunshine. Filled with picturesque beaches, crystalline waters and magical marine life, there is no doubt that the Maldives is a marvelous, unique and memorable yacht charter destination that you will never want to leave.

For further inspiration, take a look at some of our  Ideas and Tips for cruising in the Maldives . Our in-depth articles will offer you some inspiration and hopefully make planning your charter escape even easier!

To find out more about chartering in the region, please see our  Maldives yacht charter guide  and check out our  sample itineraries  handpicked by experts with in-depth knowledge of the region.

To be one of the first to charter the luxurious vessel NAVIS ONE this winter, please contact a recommended  yacht charter broker .

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'Soraya 46' will launch in August

The first yacht in the soraya 46 series is set to launch this august before her monaco yacht show debut.….

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The Soraya 46 Superyacht

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The Soraya 46 m superyacht by Soraya Yachts is now under construction. The vessel represents a new and bright new yacht design which incorporates the latest marine technological innovations. Essentially the motor yacht is completely dedicated to provide the ultimate level of comfort to the guests aboard.

The Soraya 46 metre motor yacht is being built by Gentech Yachts Ltd., a subsidiary of Gentech Ltd., a highly successful international corporation with businesses in a number of fields, including business aviation, real estate development, engineering and fashion retail. With expertise in cutting-edge innovation and technology and with more than 15 years of personal experience in yachting, Gentech is dedicated to setting new standards for this range of 21st century mega yachts.

Soraya 46 Yacht From above

Built to Gentech’s stringent quality standards at the firm’s modern shipyard conveniently located in the duty-free zone near Antalya in Turkey, the Soraya 46 is the impressive result of years of planning and a worldwide collaboration of leading suppliers and contractors.

Carefully selected teams of skilled and experienced staff are working in close collaboration with expert supervisors and project managers from Europe and the USA. All the suppliers and sub-contractors were chosen from renowned and experienced companies, many of which have been involved in building some of the world’s most famous mega yachts.

The Soraya 46 Yacht

STUNNING AND FUNCTIONAL Based on our personal experience in yachting, business aviation and engineering, as well as on in-depth analysis of the current yacht-charter market and customer demands, we are designing and producing a unique yacht for private owners and high-end charter yacht market.

Every feature of SORAYA 46 superyacht adds practicality while enhancing her eye appeal. The retractable hydraulic helipad at the bow, while in open position, serves as a practical and safe operational space for the crew and storage for mooring equipment. Right behind it is a double hatch where the crew/rescue tender is stored. A large storage area in the stern keeps this beautiful yacht clutter-free. The entire transom opens, providing easy access to tenders and water toys. The huge swim platform creates an ideal setting for all water activities.

At night, SORAYA 46’s spectacular exterior and underwater illumination, which is mostly done through energy efficient LED technology, presents a warm and inviting beacon for your guests.

Soraya 46 Heli deck bow

SPACIOUS, SILENT, STABILE Designed and built in compliance with RINA and MCA standards, Soraya 46 yacht can accommodate 12 passengers in 6 cabins and 9 crew. With her multi-functional, generous layout, SORAYA 46 offers both privacy and expansive social areas for owner and guests alike. Throughout her spacious and elegantly furbished decks, the passengers will enjoy diversity of possible activities as well as the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in different areas. A careful choice of machinery and supporting systems, combined with a special battery-powered “Night mode” and sound-proofing of guests cabins, ensures exceptionally silent and relaxing environment. Zero speed stabilizers keep SORAYA 46’s sturdy steel hull stabile not only while sailing but also at anchor, allowing an enjoyable seagoing experience even for more sensitive guests.

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY Built to Gentech’s stringent quality standards at the firm’s modern shipyard conveniently located in duty-free zone near Antalya in Turkey, the SORAYA 46 motor yacht is the impressive result of years of planning and a worldwide collaboration of leading suppliers and contractors. Carefully selected teams of skilled and experienced staff work in close collaboration with expert supervisors and project managers from Europe and the USA.

The Soraya 46 aft deck

A careful choice of machinery and supporting systems, combined with a special battery-powered “Night mode” and soundproofing of guest’s cabins, will ensure an exceptionally silent and relaxing environment.

Among the technology onboard the yacht, zero speed stabilizers will keep the Soraya 46’s sturdy steel hull stable not only while sailing but also at anchor, allowing an enjoyable seagoing experience, even for more sensitive guests.

With a great deal of research and thought having gone into her design, every feature of the Soraya 46 adds practicality while enhancing her visual appearance. A prime example of this is the retractable hydraulic helipad at the bow that, while providing excellent private access to the yacht for the owner and guests, also serves as a highly practical and safe operational space for the crew when storing and handling the yacht’s tenders and other equipment. Right behind the helicopter pad is a double hatch where the crew/ rescue tender is stored.

A large garage at the stern of the Soraya 46 yacht also helps to keep this beautiful yacht clutter-free. As the main stern door opens horizontally to allow easy access to tenders and water-sports toys, it also creates a huge swim platform, providing an ideal setting for fun and relaxing water activities for the yacht’s guests. At night, the Soraya 46’s spectacular exterior and underwater illumination is mostly provided through energy efficient LED technology and presents a warm and inviting beacon for the yacht’s guests.

Throughout her spacious and elegantly furnished decks, the guests will be able to enjoy a range of activities as well as a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in different areas.

Soraya 46m Superyacht Design Profile

A full custom yacht, the lower deck of the Soraya 46 superyacht may be constructed with five or six guest cabins depending on the owner’s preference, each carefully designed and luxuriously furnished for the maximum relaxation and comfort of the guests, with the latest entertainment equipment supplied in all rooms. Each cabin is connected to an IP system that enables all guests to control the air conditioning functions and lighting in their cabin as well using the vessel’s intercom, telephone and Internet connections.

The main deck features the yacht’s main salon and dining areas, which will be furnished according to the owner’s exact requirements. Built with full height windows for panoramic views, the main salon will be bathed in a profusion of natural light and furnished luxuriously. Forward of the main salon, an extremely well equipped galley with a large cold room features stainless steel surfaces and is equipped with top-quality appliances. Due to its location, it also serves as a buffer, preventing noise and disturbance caused by other guests from interfering with the privacy and peace of the owner’s stateroom situated on the forward main deck.

This cleverly positioned and spacious 54m2 owner’s stateroom, with en-suite bathroom and dressing areas, is exquisitely furnished for onboard living with maximum privacy and comfort.

Her upper deck offers additional areas for socialising and entertaining, capable of hosting twelve guests for al-fresco dining with sweeping panoramic views.

A large, wonderfully furnished 70m2 salon is perfectly suited for both corporate events and private parties. There is a second cocktail bar located here, with separate seating areas and a superb audio/video system, suitable for everything from sales presentations to simply providing background music.

Entertaining deck on the Soraya 46 motor yacht

Above the upper deck, the sun deck is the sun-lover’s paradise. A 2.3m Spa Pool pool is surrounded with large sun loungers and will certainly be a popular area of the yacht all day, and well into the night. Guests will also find a well equipped wet-bar on this deck – a must in such a popular socialising location. Above the sun deck, the large radar arch supports a vast sun awning, which in turn provides the shade for the sun deck dining and socialising area.

A truly modern superyacht, the launch of the first Soraya 46 superyacht is certain to be eagerly awaited by yacht owners worldwide.

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "The Soraya 46 Superyacht".

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Gentech Yachts Limited to launch 46.5 metre Soraya 46 super-yacht

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Gentech Yachts Limited is set to launch a 46.5-metre super-yacht named Soraya 46 in March 2012.

The interior of the vessel has been styled by Ales Bratina, and executed by Bobic Yacht Interior. It comprises five cabins for the guests and separate accommodation for nine crew members. The guest cabins of the yacht have a combined capacity to house a maximum of ten.

Among the various unique features of Soraya 46 are a retractable hydraulic helipad, and the SICCS wireless IP controlled system. SICCS allows guests to control the illumination of the interior and exterior space of the vessel. It can also control control temperature and audio and video operation. The vessel is expected to offer a top speed of 16 knots while providing a cruising speed of 12 knots. The yacht will have a range of 4500 nautical miles.

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In her early years, BERNICE won numerous races and championships on the East Coast of the US. From 1919 on, she raced on the Great Lakes as part of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club's fleet, winning virtually every major trophy there, starting with her inaugural 1919 race for the Prince of Wales Cup which was presented to her crew in person by HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII. Originally gaff-rigged, she was re-rigged as a marconi yawl in the 1930s. In 2007-2008, she underwent an 18-month restoration at Rockport Marine in Rockport, Maine (Wooden Boat Magazine No. 196), assisted by Wooden Boat Magazine's technical editor as well as staff at the MIT Museum. The restoration involved a full rebuild of the structure, including steam bent oak frames, new back bone, and new bronze straps and standing rigging structure; replacement of a majority of the planking (she is double planked in mahogany and longleaf pine) and an entirely new four layer glued deck. Her interior was somewhat altered, in keeping with the original as much as possible, to convert a pure racer into a racer-cruiser with comfortable accommodations for six, plus all systems were replaced and a new suite of sails was built by Doyle Sailmakers in strict keeping with her classic appearance and finish. Following this restoration, she won the Concours d'Elegance 1st place at Mystic Seaport's Wooden Boat Show in both 2008 and 2009, and 1st place at New York Classic Week Concours d'Elegance in both 2009 and 2011, in addition to winning or placing within the top three in numerous classic boat regattas in New York and New England. She has always been beloved by those who own and race her, and she continues to be lovingly maintained by the present sellers.

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Accommodation for 6 in 3 cabins, Master Aft with large quarter berth and settee, companionway access, and natural lighting from bronze port holes. Salon has separate companion way access, a port and starboard upper and lower bunks, and excellent natural lighting and ventilation from skylight hatch. There is a crew quarter berth forward. Full head to port which also has ventilation and lighting from skylight hatch. Galley has stainless steel refrigeration and double sink and 2 burner stove. Ample storage throughout. She has forced air heat system for all cabins and pressurized hot water.

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• There are bronze and stainless removable lifelines and stanchions for racing and cruising.  
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• Group 30 12V engine starter battery
• 30 Amp 110V
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• 110 12V in Salon
• 110 in Master
• 30 Amp 50' Marinco power cord
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The original dinghy designed by George Owen and restored by Rockport Marine 2008

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The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Primorsky Krai (informally Primorye ) is a federal subject of Russia located in the south-eastern part of the country, in the south of the Far East, part of the Far Eastern Federal District. Vladivostok is the capital city of the region.

The population of Primorsky Krai is about 1,863,000 (2022), the area - 164,673 sq. km.

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The first people settled in the region more than 30 thousand years ago. According to ancient legends, the coastal line was densely inhabited. In the Middle Ages, there were three empires on the territory of Primorye, which successively replaced each other: Bohai (698-926), Jin (1115-1234), Eastern Xia (1215-1233).

In the early 13th century, the territory of East Asia suffered the Mongol invasion. This led to the fall of the empire of Jin, but some provinces in the east preserved independence and formed an independent state known as Eastern Xia. In 1233, after another invasion this state ceased to exist too.

After that, the region was in ruins and attracted people persecuted in surrounding countries (bandits, adventurers, political dissidents). The first documented Russian presence in the region dates back to the summer of 1655, when the northern Primorye was visited by Russian Cossacks under the command of Onuphrius Stepanov.

In the middle of the 19th century, the Russian Empire began to strengthen its position in the north-west coast of the Pacific Ocean. In 1856, Primorskaya oblast was formed from the coastal parts of Eastern Siberia and Kamchatka. The territory of present Primorye was incorporated into the Russian state on the basis of Aigun (1858) and Beijing (1860) peace treaties that legalized the border between Russia and China.

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Since then, the southern part of Primorye took its current shape. In 1860, Vladivostok was founded as a military post. Russian migration in the region began. In 1899, the Oriental Institute was opened in Vladivostok - the first higher educational institution in Eastern Siberia and the Far East, and one of the oldest in East Asia.

Further strengthening of Russian positions in the Far East was limited by the small size of the Russian population and remoteness from populated parts of the empire. Regular communication between St. Petersburg and Vladivostok was established after the completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1903.

From 1861 to 1917, about 250,000 peasants arrived in Primorye and founded 342 settlements. In 1917, the population of Primorye amounted to 307,000 people. By the mid-1920s, the local population reached 600,000 people. In the 1930s, forced industrialization and collectivization began which led to another wave of migration. The migration was both voluntary and forced (prisoners).

In 1937-1938, about 200,000 people of Korean and Chinese nationalities were forcibly deported from the region. Until the end of the 1980s, as a result of ethnic deportations, the Chinese and Koreans disappeared from the national composition of the population of Primorye.

In the summer of 1938, on the southern boundary of Primorye, in the area of Lake Khasan, there were military clashes between Manchukuo (a puppet state under Japanese control) and the Soviet Union. After two weeks of fighting, the USSR was able to repel the aggression. On October 20, 1938, Primorsky Krai with the capital in Vladivostok was formed.

After the end of the Second World War, Primorsky Krai continued to develop as a major industrial and agricultural region of the Far East also specializing in the extraction of natural resources. Rail and sea transport played a significant role in the local economy. Migration from the European part of Russia and Siberia continued, which led to an increase of population of the region from 1,381,000 people in 1959 to 1,978,000 in 1979.

With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the region’s economy went into decline, reverse migration in the European part of Russia began. At the beginning of the 21st century, the social and economic situation in Primorsky Krai improved.

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Primorsky Krai is located in the south of the Far East, in the south-eastern part of the Russian Federation. It is bordered by Khabarovsk Krai in the north, China in the west, North Korea in the south-west, and is washed by the Japan Sea in the south and east. The largest cities are Vladivostok (601,300), Ussuriysk (172,000), Nakhodka (140,200), Artyom (104,500).

The maximum length of Primorsky Krai (from the mouth of the Tumannaya River to the source of the Samarga River) is about 900 km, the maximum width (from the valley of the Ussuri River to the coast of the Sea of Japan) - about 280 km. The highest peak is Mount Anik (1,933 meters) located in the north-easton of the region, near the border with Khabarovsk krai.

The climate of Primorye is temperate monsoon. Winters are dry and cold with sunny weather; springs are long, cool, with frequent changes of temperature; summers are warm and humid; autumns as a rule are warm and dry.

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Primorsky Krai - Economy

A number of large and unique deposits of various minerals have been discovered in Primorye. This region has the most powerful mining industry in the Far East of Russia. There are about 100 coal deposits (2.4 billion tons), 30 deposits of tin, 15 deposits of complex ores containing zinc, lead, copper, and silver. Gold deposits are located both in the south of the region and in the north.

The largest in Russia deposit of boron is located near the town of Dalnegorsk. Several phosphorite deposits are discovered on the shelf of the Sea of Japan. There are also several small oil fields, large deposits of germanium. Mountain rivers have significant hydropower potential. Diverse forests cover about 80% of the territory.

Primorsky Krai is the most developed region in the Russian Far East due to its favorable geographic location and abundance of various natural resources. The local economy is based on such industries as mining, timber, fisheries, trade, shipbuilding and repairing.

Primorye has a relatively well-developed transportation network. The main traffic artery is the eastern section of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Due to its proximity to Japan and the Republic of Korea (imports of relatively cheap used cars), Primorsky Krai occupies the first place in Russia in the number of vehicles in the population.

The seaports of Primorsky Krai play an important role in the economy of Russia. The largest container terminals in the Russian Far East are located here. Regional and international air flights are carried out from Vladivostok International Airport.

Attractions of Primorsky Krai

Primorsky Krai is known for its rich flora and fauna, the variety of landscapes, the warm sea in the south, springs with healing water. All this creates favorable conditions for tourism development.

In Primorye, there are more than 500 unique natural sites (lakes, waterfalls, ancient extinct volcanoes, caves, bays). There are six nature reserves and three national parks:

• Far East Marine Reserve in the Gulf of Peter the Great,
• “Kedrovaya Pad” Reserve,
• Lazovsky Reserve,
• Sikhote-Alin Reserve included in the UNESCO World Heritage List,
• Ussuri Nature Reserve,
• Khanka Reserve,
• “The Call of the Tiger”,
• “Udege Legend”,
• “The Land of the Leopard”.

The following places of interest are also noteworthy:

• The Rope Park in Andreevka - a sports-tourist trail that includes elements of sports tourism and mountaineering,
• Shanduyskie lakes - mountain lakes located in the north of Primorye,
• “Black Sand” beach located near the village of Zarubino in Aleut Bay - an interesting beach with volcanic black sand, which is considered to be curative,
• The lighthouse on the southern tip of Gamov Peninsula. Gamov Peninsula is the pearl of Primorye and the Far East.

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The lands of the Primorsk Territory are a treasure trove of magnificent natural wonders. These are the lands of majestic ridges and graceful cliffs, ancient reefs and extinct volcanoes, karst caves and lotus lakes, mountain rivers with waterfalls and picturesque bays with cozy beaches. These are the lands of paradoxical symbioses where coniferous trees are intertwined with tropical vines, fresh water springs break out in the middle of the salty sea. It's the only place on the planet where no glacier ever made its way.

Nestled on the coast of the Sea of Japan, the Primorye / Primorsk Territory aka Primorsky Krai occupies the south of the Far East, the southeastern edge of Russia. At various times, it belonged to various people. It was a part of the Bohai State, the Jin Empire, the Russian Empire, the Far Eastern Republic. In the beginning of the 13th century after Mongol invasions, there was a period when the local lands were deserted and forgotten until Russian pioneers appeared there. It was not until the 1800s that Russia began to actively develop the area. On October 20, 1938, Primorsky Krai was formed as a result of splitting the Far Eastern territories. The remarkable city of Vladivostok became its administrative centre.

The Primorye covers an area of 164,673 sq.km., it has a population of 1,877,844 people as of 2021, which is roughly the same as the population of Latvia or Kosovo in Europe. It stretches from north to south for almost 900 km. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the south and east, by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (aka North Korea) to the southwest, by the People's Republic of China to the west, and by the Khabarovsk Region to the north.

The Primorye is situated on the eastern part of the Eurasian continent and on the islands which seem to have been assembled into a single archipelago. The largest islands include: Bolshoy Pelis, Russky, Putyatin, Askold, Popov, Rikorda, and Reineke. The region is considered to be a mountainous country because only one fifth of its territory is made up of river valleys and intermountain basins. The rest of the land is occupied by the Sikhote-Alin Range which stretches from northeast to southwest, parallel to the coast of the Sea of Japan, and the Manchurian-Korean mountains.

The Sikhote-Alin Range is a set of eight parallel mountain ranges. Each chain is cut by deep river valleys. The slopes are mostly gentle and the peaks are rounded, which reminds you of a head. On the other hand, the mountain spurs on the eastern side of the ridge have steep slopes that are close to the sea. The highest mountains of the range are Tordoki-Yani (2,090 m), Mount Anik (1,933 m), Cloudy aka Oblachnaya (1,855 m) , High aka Visokaya (1,746 m), and Snowy aka Snezhnaya (1,684 m). Mind you, that name High aka Visokaya is rather frequent in the region and you can also see a peak with the same toponym in a different ridge.

The East Manchurian Range is located between the state border with China , Lake Khanka, the Razdolnaya River and the coast of the Sea of Japan. It is represented by low and medium-mountain ridges with some volcanic plateaus.

The Black Mountains rise in the south and it is on their crest that the state border passes. The highest points are Mount Vysokaya aka High (997 m), Mount Kedrovaya (964 m) and Mount Luna (921 m).

The coastline of the Primorsky Territory is rugged and quite strongly dissected by bays and coves. There are many islands close to the rocky sea shores. Those shores with many mind-blowing cliffs attract a lot of climbers here.

Water Resources

There are over 6,000 rivers in the Primorsky Territory; they are relatively short though. This is due to the close proximity of the watershed line to the Pacific coast. The main watershed in the southern part of the Far East is the Sikhote-Alin Range (translated from the Chinese as ‘ the range of the long Western rivers ’). Most of the rivers are rather turbulent in their upper reaches because they rush down the slopes and form many rapids and rifts. There are about 30 scenic waterfalls, of which the most picturesque are Amginskiye, Milogradovskiye, Benevskiye and Shkotovskiye. The biggest waterfall is the Primorye Star (24 m high).

In the middle and lower reaches, the rivers widen and flow more quietly, winding and bending along the way. The largest river in the region is the Ussuri, which has its headwaters on the slopes of Mount Snezhnaya . The rivers predominantly fed by rainfall are distinguished by abundant flooding during typhoons, usually in July-August. In the Ussuri River basin, they can become catastrophic.

There are about 3,000 lakes in the region, of which 2,800 are shallow. In the western Primorye lies Lake Khanka, the largest freshwater reservoir of the region. It forms a natural border with China with the 2/3 of the lake being located in Primorye. The lake and its surroundings belong to the Khanka Reserve. This is a fascinating and unique natural area in the Far East.

Wetlands in the region occupy about 4% of the territory.

Flora and Fauna

Since ancient times, the nature of the Primorsky Territory has preserved a huge number of unique plant and animal species which are found nowhere else in the world. There are also many red-book-listed endemics.

The forest covers about 79% of the area. The mountains display a variety of hues due to the different composition of the forests that grow there: from spruce-fir, cedar-spruce, cedar-broadleaved forests to heat-loving black fir and broadleaved forests. On the other hand, the river valleys are filled with broad-leaved forests. There grow ashes, elms, Manchurian walnuts enlaced with vines.

There are 2,200 - 2,500 species of vascular plants, including about 250 species of trees, bushes and woody lianas, a huge variety of ferns, algae and fungi, mosses and lichens. There is an abundance of medicinal plants as well, such as eleutherococcus, Chinese lemongrass, and ginseng root.

Ginseng means " root of life ". According to traditional Chinese medicine, this perennial herb is supposed to prolong life. In China and Korea , by the way, its root is also used as a food.

True animal lovers will certainly appreciate the diversity of nature of the region: here live about 103 species of mammals (including 82 terrestrial), 18 species of reptiles, 483 species of birds, 9 amphibians, 377 freshwater and marine fish, over 22,000 insects, including the largest beetles, the butterflies and hornets.

The Primorye Territory is home to such an indescribably beautiful but dangerous predator as the Amur tiger. The Amur tiger hides from humans in the taiga, so it is unlikely that you will come across it by chance. You can read more about this mighty cat in our article devoted to The Call of the Tiger National Park.

Black, brown and Himalayan bears, on the other hand, may be encountered more than once, so it is best not to go too far into their habitats without a guide, and for safety reasons you should never stray off the trail.

The area is also home to spotted deer, the far-eastern leopard, squirrels, mice, hedgehogs and many others. It is worth mentioning that one of the most venomous snakes, the Ussuri copperhead snake (moccasin), has found a home here as well. It likes rocky places in the mountains. Therefore, it is important to be vigilant and careful when climbing the mountains. There are also men-brought species in the region: Canadian beaver, European hare and European mink, muskrat, termites, huntsman spider (heteropoda venatoria ).

In addition to fascinating animals, many of which are included in the Red Book of Russia, the underwater world of Primorye is also interesting. The waters of the Sea of Japan are teeming with fish. Many species of fish are commercially viable and swim close to the shores until the freeze-up. Unfortunately, deforestation of the taiga influences the fact that many rivers have become very shallow, which has an adverse effect on the ‘pedigree’ fish. However, predatory fish, such as sharks and rays, sometimes swim into the Sea of Japan.

The climate is temperate and monsoonal, with frequent typhoons and cyclones bringing heavy rainfalls. Decisive to the climate is the region’s location on the edge of a vast continent, which cools down considerably in winter and warms up in summer. Due to the sea monsoon winds that prevail on the coast, the region is usually divided into two parts with different climatic conditions.

Central Primorye is characterised by winters that last 4-5 months, with occasional thaws on the coast and the cold season lasting 3 months. Winters are mostly dry, cold, with a significant number of clear days and little snow cover. The average monthly temperature is -8 to -18°C (18 to 0F). Frosts can reach -50°C (-58F) during the coldest periods.

Spring in the continental part of the region is late and cold, with significant temperature variations. The first half of the summer is hot and dry on the mainland and quite cool, with fogs and drizzle on the coast. The second half of the summer is hot and humid, with an abundance of prolonged heavy rainfalls. Such rains are usually associated with typhoons and southern cyclones that pass over these parts of Primorye. The average monthly temperature in July is +18 to +26°C (18 to 79F), with a maximum absolute high of +40°C (104F).

Autumn is moderately warm and dry and in some areas the heat lingers for a long time. This is the best time of the year in Primorye, the so-called golden season.

Here the plains alternate with mountains, and the steppes intermingle with impenetrable taiga. Views from the mountain tops open up wide panoramas. Many of the local mountains are actually gigantic ancient reefs. The names also breath legends: Brother and Sister, Nephew, Large Hayrick (Zarod) and others. Many places are also of historical value, there are quite a bunch of archaeological excavations that allowed scientists and researchers to determine the origins and history of the entire Primorsky Territory.

The region's natural attractions include a large number of waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes and caves. Of the latter, the most noteworthy are such beautiful caves as: Spasskaya, Sleeping Beauty, the Cave of the Geographic Society, the Speleologist’s Dream.

The waters of the Sea of Japan are rich not only with representatives of the underwater world, they also contain numerous mineral springs and therapeutic muds. The best resorts in the region can be visited on the coast of the Peter the Great Gulf, as well as near the tributaries of the Ussuri River and on the volcanic field of the Sikhote-Alin Range.

In addition to natural attractions, the region has an abundance of historical monuments. Many of them are associated with the region's wartime past. These include the remains of the Voroshilov Battery on one of the islands, the legendary Vladivostok Fortress, a pre-revolutionary patrol ship museum, a submarine museum, and many others.

Situated not far from Shkotovo village, the Primorye Safari Park is the place where animals, including bears, wolves, lynxes, muskrats, deer, wild boars, badgers, wildcats, raccoon dogs, and various birds of prey live in free and comfortable conditions. And even Amur tigers can be watched here from platforms raised to a safe height.

The Sikhote-Alin Range

The 250-km wide Sikhote-Alin Range stretches along the coast of the Sea of Japan for 1200 km. The average altitude is 800-1000 m, but the maximum altitude is Tordoki-Yani (2,090 m). Having emerged due to rampant volcanic activity in the Mesozoic period, this area consists of a number of mountain ranges, stone massifs and plateaus separated by deep valleys formed by numerous rivers. The Sikhote-Alin is located between the Sea of Japan and the valleys of the Ussuri River and the lower part of the Amur River.

The territory of the Sikhote-Alin mountain chain has several protected areas, including the Anyuisky National Park, the Sikhote-Alin Natural Biosphere Reserve Reserve, Lazovsky Nature Reserve , and Botchinsky Nature Reserve. Archaeologists have found traces of ancient people's camps on the floodplains, and in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains there are many remains of early man buildings: the remains of a very large stone structure resembling the remains of a Bohai palace, signal towers, and various fortifications. A single-track railway and a section of road have been built through the mountains.

Mount Pidan

Mount Pidan (1.332 m) which is officially known as Livadiyskayaa Mountain is part of the Livadisky Ridge in the Sikhote-Alin Range. It is one of the most mysterious and popular mountains in the Primorsky Territory. It is a place of power left over from the times of the ancient Kingdom of Bohai. The huge stones scattered across its slopes contributed to the choice of its name. In translation, Pidan means "stones heaped by God". The legend has it that in ancient times, a magic crystal was placed atop this sacred mountain, only the priests could approach it. Another legend tells of a man who once lived here and could fly.

The Chandolaz Ridge

Situated in the south of Primorye, the Chandolaz Ridge is actually a very ancient coral reef 7.5 km long rising from the ocean floor. Located in the middle of the taiga today, it is now a part of the bigger Lozovy Range. The old Chinese name Chandolaz aka Chindoliz aka Chindalaz means ‘ a big long mountain’ . The highest point of the Chandolaz Ridge and the Lozovy Range is Chertov Utes aka Devil’s Cliff (756 m). The ridge features a lot of karst pits. Currently, there are 30 explored caves. The deepest cave in Primorie - Solyanik - is located here. The Solyanik Cave is 125 m long and 425 m deep.

The local caves are shrouded in legends and mysteries. They are believed to contain the golden treasures of the Jurchen Empire, which was once destroyed by Genghis Khan's warriors. Yet, archeological findings have failed to recover the rumoured heaps of gold but there have been made some discoveries important for understanding the history of the region.

The cave which is definitely worth visiting while you are climbing Chandolaz is the Spelaeologist's Dream. The large arch of the cave entrance is visible from afar. The 38-meter-long cave has several underground galleries and corridors with well preserved ancient stalactites inside.

The local vegetation is of unusual colour: the oaks are bright red in autumn, while in spring the rosemary blossoms are violet. This phenomenon defies explanation.

White walnut and 'devil' trees can also be found here. By the way, the prickly trunks of the 'devil' trees are quite disliked by hikers. Clothes cling to them, they cut hands and feet with their sharp thorns. But not many people know that this plant is medicinal. Its scientific name is Manchurian Aralia . Aralia roots are used to treat a variety of ailments, including diabetes. Also, aralia tincture is used as a tonic. The effect of this natural energy drink is superior to that of ginseng or eleutherococcus extracts.

You can get here by car or by public transport. If you drive, take Vladivostok-Partizansk road to Ekaterinovka village. There is a railroad bridge right after the village, turn right and cross the railway tracks at the abandoned poultry farm. Then take the dirt road and every time you see crossroads, turn left. The road will take you to the foot of the Chandolaz Ridge.

If you opt for public transport, take a suburban train to Ekaterinovka Village or 152 km Station (Vladivostok-Partizansk or Vladivostok-Nakhodka routes). All the roads and paths from the railway platform will take you to the Chandolaz.

It is quite easy to climb Chandolaz. From the foot of the ridge upwards there is a fairly wide geological road. It will eventually turn into a rather rocky slope, but you can climb it without special equipment. It is also possible to walk along the local power line. There are two roads branching off from the upper power line. One leads straight ahead. The other climbs steeply upwards. You should walk in a straight line. After 5-10 minutes of walking, a small path branches off to the left from the road, leading to the cave Spelaeologist's Dream.

The Dragons’ Park

A bunch of bizarre rocks are strewn on an area of 36 sq. km. near Chistovodnoye Village in the Lazovsky District. These natural stones were named for their amazing shapes resembling huge prehistoric animals. According to the official version, the park was formed as a result of century-long weathering. However, the silhouettes of the boulders (dragons, dinosaurs, turtles, crocodiles, snake heads and even images of human faces) look so realistic that there are supporters of their man-made origin. Such fantastic theories suggest that the stones are the creation of an ancient human civilisation or have even perhaps been planted here by aliens. At the foot of the Dragons’ Park, travellers see two paths. One leads to the park itself and the other to a radon spring.

The Two Brothers Rocks and Briner’s Lighthouse

The Two Brothers Rocks are one of the most famous places in the Far East. They used to be featured on the Russian banknote until 1997. Two cliffs are 130 metres off the coast, they tower over the waters of the Sea of Japan in the Rudnaya Bay near the Briner’s Cape. Those tall rocks are thought to be about 60 million years old.

On top of the Briner’s Cape there is a lighthouse. This white stone tower was built in 1950 and now is featured on many photos of the region.

Skiing and Sports Facilities

Nestled on the ridges and hills, Primorye offers ample opportunities for breathtaking rides down local ski slopes. There are only two skiing slopes in Vladivostok - Kometa and Lesnaya Polyana (Forest Glade). However, moving farther from the city, and you can find a ski resort for all tastes, because the choice is already much greater:

• Alekseevsky ski slope – Sergeevka village, 32 km from Partizansk
• Vostok ski base – 5 km from Arseniev
• Gribanovka or Gorny Dom ski slope – 30 km from Anisimovka village
• Blue Sopka – Artem village, 15 km from Vladivostok airport
• Ptichy Klyuch – within Partizansk

Protected Areas

The nature here is unique, but it is also a tidbit for hunters, poachers and loggers. Because of this, large areas of Primorsky Territory are under protection. If you want to visit these places, you'll need to obtain a visitor's permit beforehand.

Six nature reserves are located here:

• the Ussuri Nature Reserve
• the Kedrovaya Gorge
• the Far Eastern Marine Reserve
• the Khankaisky Nature Reserve
• the Lazovsky Nature Reserve
• the Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve featured the UNESCO World Heritage List

There are four national parks: the Call of the Tiger, the Udeghe Legend, the Land of the Leopard, the Bikin, the Khasansky National Nature Park. Also, Primorye hosts thirty wildlife sanctuaries.

Picturesque Islands

Even though Primorsky Territory is not so rich in islands as the nearby Sakhalin Region, it can still boast of a few beauties.

Putyatin Island can be found in the Peter the Great Gulf. It is connected to the mainland by a ferry. It reveals to a lucky traveler its picturesque bays and sandy beaches, springs with drinking water, rocks with strange shapes, historical monuments. In the warm season, the Goose Lake allows you to enjoy the beautiful picture of the Red-Book lotuses blooming on it.

On the south of Russky Island, travelers can visit the Voroshilov Battery, built in the 1930s to defend the land against enemy naval attacks. Nestled in the lowlands between the hills, the two turrets with guns are camouflaged so that they cannot be seen from the sea. Under the turrets, there are multi-storeyed underground bunkers, designed to withstand very powerful bombs. The battery has now been decommissioned, and houses a museum.

Major Cities

Vladivostok.

Vladivostok is the capital of Primorye and the south-eastern extreme point of Russia. Today, the city is connected to Russia and other countries by rail, sea, road and air. Direct air links connect the city to China , Japan , the United States , Thailand , South Korea , Uzbekistan and many Russian cities.

It takes just a few hours by bus to get here from China , and a couple of hours by flight from Seoul, the capital of South Korea .

Planes arrive at the current airport Knevichi, which is located 40 km from Vladivostok. Buses, aeroexpress trains and, of course, taxis run between the airport and the Vladivostok city centre.

Vladivostok is the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Sometimes adventurous people choose to take a week-long train ride from Moscow to Primorye’s capital. The train arrives at the train station located in the centre of the city, near the main square.

Water transport is available from Popov Island, Slavyanka, and Peschany (Sandy) Peninsula. It is also possible to reach Vladivostok by ferry from Seoul, it will take just 1 day. In this case, the water transport will arrive at the sea terminal, also located in the city centre.

Vladivostok is situated on the coast of the Sea of Japan. You can see Peter the Great Bay from practically anywhere in the city. Due to this abundance of sea water, it is very humid here. This coupled with strong winds blowing almost constantly makes your walking adventures rather invigorating. You have to be prepared for the weather to be completely unpredictable.

Founded in 1860 as a fortress, Vladivostok is still a stronghold for the navy, and one of the largest ports in the Far East. In its time, it was the most fortified and protected fortress which included about 122 facilities.

The name " Vladivostok " combines two words - " to possess " and " east ". There is also an unofficial Chinese name which means " the sea cucumber bay " in translation. As to the Japanese language, in ancient times, the territory was dubbed "the Salt Bay ".

Vladivostok's original development, nature and culture attract many visitors from other countries. The city is spread over several hills, so it is worth having comfortable shoes for walking, let alone hiking in the city’s vicinity. Alternatively, you can take a leisurely sightseeing ride on Vladivostok's funicular. It is located on the slope of the Orlinaya (Eagle Nest) Hill. It is the only cable car in Russia that operates as public transport.

The city's trademarks are:

• Russky Island
• cable-stayed bridges
• Egerscheld Lighthouse
• Orlinaya (Eagle Nest) Hill

Russky Island is connected to Vladivostok by a modern cable-braced bridge. There are recreation camps, comfortable beaches, cultural and entertainment facilities situated on the island. The sea aquarium and dolphin aquarium are quite popular here. Around the sites, there's a park, a beach, and cafes. It is a very popular place for families who usually spend the whole day on the island.

One of the bays of the Sea of Japan hosts the oldest lighthouse in the region, the Egerscheld Lighthouse. It has been in operation for more than 200 years.

The highest point of the city is Orlinaya (Eagle Nest) Hill with a TV tower and an observation platform at the top.

There are parks and protected areas in the city and its suburbs:

• Lazovsky State Nature Reserve
• Victory Park and Pokrovsky Park
• Lazurny Family Recreation Park

Cultural sites include:

• the Triumphal Arch of Tsesarevich Nicholas
• monuments from the Soviet period
• historical monuments to famous people

There are historical, art and specialized museums in the city. The famous Mariinsky Theatre from Saint Petersburg opened a branch in Vladivostok. It is called Mariinsky Theatre Primorskaya Stage.

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A map projection is a way how to transform points on a Earth to points on a map. This map of Vladivostok uses Plate Carree projection. The Plate Carree projection is a simple cylindrical projection originated in the ancient times. It has straight and equally spaced meridians and parallels that meet at right angles.

All projections from a sphere to a plane are distorted. The drawback of the Plate Carree projection is that it doesn't make an attempt to compensate for these distortions. For the general view of Vladivostok, this is not a significant problem. The detailed maps use the Mercator projection which preserves the shape of small areas better.

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The Maphill difference

It's neither this physical map nor any other of the many millions of maps. The value of a map gallery is not determined by the number of pictures, but by the possibility to see the world from many different perspectives.

We unlock the value hidden in the geographic data. Thanks to automating the complex process of turning data into map graphics, we are able to create maps in higher quality, faster and cheaper than was possible before.

Forever free

We created Maphill to make the web a more beautiful place. Without you having to pay for it. Maphill maps are and will always be available for free.

Real Earth data

Do you think the maps are too beautiful not to be painted? No, this is not art. All 2D maps of Vladivostok are created based on real Earth data. This is how the world looks like.

Easy to use

This map is available in a common image format. You can copy, print or embed the map very easily. Just like any other image.

Different perspectives

The value of Maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. Maphill presents the map of Vladivostok in a wide variety of map types and styles.

Vector quality

We build each map individually with regard to the characteristics of the map area and the chosen graphic style. Maps are assembled and kept in a high resolution vector format throughout the entire process of their creation.

Experience of discovering

Maphill maps will never be as detailed as Google maps or as precise as designed by professional cartographers. Our goal is different. We want to redefine the experience of discovering the world through the maps.

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Maps are served from a large number of servers spread all over the world. Globally distributed map delivery network ensures low latency and fast loading times, no matter where on Earth you happen to be.

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