If you're eager to add a little more culture to your escape, put Nature Museum on your itinerary. Check if guided tours are available or just roam around in your own time.
You'll find this attraction in Ulan-Ude. Pay the entrance fee and then explore at your own speed. Once you're done at Nature Museum, head for nearby sights like Ulan-Ude Museum of Railway History, Khoca Nasamraev Literature Museum and Lenin Head.