Khilok

Khilok stands on the Khilok River and Trans-Siberian Railway — a practical stop between Chita and western Trans-Baikal for trains and locals. Compact centre — station, embankment, park. Soviet and modern buildings without tourist gloss — but fuel, shops and connectivity. Gateway to Arakhley Lake and western steppe routes. Closer to Arakhley than Chita — useful base for short lake trips. Hot dry summers; frosty windy winters. Not a sight but good for overnight and resupply on the Trans-Siberian route. River embankment suits evening walks; many mosquitoes in summer. Check train times online — delays happen on this section.