Chinese Tourists Fail to Reach Dragon's Head Due to Blizzard
Chinese tourists were unable to reach Cape Paksa in Yakutia«s Anabar District due to a blizzard. The group set out for the cape in nine vehicles to see the Dragon»s Head, which, according to local belief, brings happiness. This was reported on January 20 in the Echo of the Capital Telegram channel.
The happiness-seeking Chinese tourists were taken to the cape in Trekol all-terrain vehicles. Despite the failure, it was noted that the guests were still satisfied with the trip. A correspondent from 14.RU was informed by emergency services that the group had not requested assistance.
The Telegram channel also indicated how much the tourists spent on the trip, and the amount was impressive: accommodation alone at the Tygyn Darkhan hotel in Yakutsk cost them 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,000 at current rates), and they spent the same amount on souvenirs. 100,000 rubles (approximately $1,000) was spent on purchasing Yakut knives and preparing the vehicles for the trip. Several hundred thousand rubles went towards evacuating two broken-down vehicles. Escort services were paid for separately.
On January 15, the group reached the village of Olenek in the district of the same name. Upon entering the ulus (district), the Chinese observed Yakut traditions and fed the earth pancakes — this is done for a good journey — and during the long journey, they sang Russian songs «Moscow Nights» and «Katyusha».
The Chinese tourists set out from Yakutsk on January 10; they had arrived in the republic from Beijing, traveling through Kazakhstan. The entire trip was organized to search for the Dragon«s Head, which, according to belief, grants happiness to those who see it.
