10 of the World’s Most Beautiful Icy Wonders You Can Visit

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4Russia’s Lake Baikal in Winter

Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world. During the winter months, the lake’s surface freezes over, creating a stunning landscape of clear, icy expanses and unique ice formations.

The ice on Lake Baikal can become several feet thick and is known for its clarity, revealing fascinating patterns and bubbles trapped beneath the surface. Visitors can walk, skate, or even drive across the frozen lake, marveling at the crystalline ice and the surrounding snow-covered scenery.