Shaman Rock

Shaman Rock, Cape Burhan, or Shamanka is a rock, on Olkhon Island, Lake Baikal, Russia. It is in Pribaikalsky National Park, and is near Khuzhir, the largest city on Olkhon Island.

Shaman Rock, Shamanka
Shaman Rock, Shamanka, and a serge, left-hand side
Coordinates: 53°12′14″N 107°20′29″E
LocationRussia
Offshore water bodiesLake Baikal

The rock connects to Olkhon Island, though depending on perspective, can appear an island.

The rock is considered one of the "Nine Holy Sites of Asia".

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