Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Travel Guide
Russia
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a Russian city of 176,484 people on Sakhalin Island in the country’s far east. It is the main urban centre on the island, with a cool climate influenced by its northern Pacific setting and snowy winters.
Most visitors arrive through Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport, also known by its airport code, UUS. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips are not a central part of a stay here.
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Pays in RUB
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +7
Tipping: Tipping in Russia is not always mandatory, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Jan
-7°13Feb
-6°7Mar
0°12Apr
8°8May
14°12Jun
19°13Jul
23°12Aug
22°15Sep
20°10Oct
12°10Nov
3°14Dec
-5°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
0.4 km
Сахалинский театр кукол
theatre venue
1.1 km
Сахалинская Улица
historic site
0.1 km
Сахалинский краеведческий областной музей
civilization museum
1.3 km
1.3 km
Зоопарк
zoo
2 km
1 km
1.9 km
Getting there
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport · 8.8 km
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