Lake Dubygalinskoe (also known as Lake Okun’ki) is located in Ulansky district of East Kazakhstan Oblast, at the foot of the northern slopes of Mount Dubygaly. This lake and the surrounding rocks are like an oasis in the middle of the endless Kazakh steppe. It is about 70 km from Oskemen (former Ust-Kamenogorsk) and 140 km from Semey.

Besides the fact that it is a great place for fishing, the lake attracts travelers for its amazing giant boulders picturesquely scattered along the shore. Lake Okun’ki on Google Maps. Photos by Alexey Maznicin.

really huge boulders

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The Tian Shan is a mountain system located in Central Asia in the territory of five countries: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, China (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region), Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is one of the highest mountain systems in the world with more than thirty peaks over 6,000 meters high.

Let’s look at the landscapes of the northern part of the Tien Shan located in Kazakhstan, near Almaty. The mountains of the Northern Tian Shan are the most visited in Kazakhstan. Photos by: Grigory Bedenko.

Big Almaty Lake located at an altitude of 2,511 meters above sea level.

fly over the Northern Tian Shan

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The chalk mountains of Aktau (literally “white mountains”), located about 260 km northeast of Almaty, is a unique natural monument that is part of the Altyn Emel National Park.

These multi-colored hills formed from bluish-gray sandstone and red clay, interspersed with yellow and pink cornelian, jasper, and white quartz, look like a layer cake. The height of the geological deposits reaches hundreds of meters. The Aktau Mountains on Google Maps. Photos by: Sergey Terekhov.

amazing scenery

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Southern Kazakhstan is the most densely populated part of the country. Here the largest cities of Kazakhstan, Almaty and Shymkent, are located.

The landscapes of Southern Kazakhstan are surprisingly diverse and represent a combination of arid, rather cold (in winter) and hot (in summer) sparsely populated steppes and deserts, snow-capped mountains, and densely populated foothills. Photos by: Dmitry Balakirev.

Famous boundless steppes of Kazakhstan – one of the symbols of the country.

fly over Southern Kazakhstan

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Mangyshlak Peninsula is located on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan. Mangystau Oblast is located on its territory.

One of the natural attractions of the peninsula is the Torysh Tract, which is located about 105 km north of the city of Aktau on the western end of the Western Karatau Ridge, 17 km east of the village of Tauchik.

picturesque geological formations

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Exploring national parks worldwide offers a unique opportunity to experience some of nature’s most breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems. From the dramatic fjords of New Zealand to the vast savannas of Tanzania, these protected areas are celebrated for their stunning beauty, rich biodiversity, and outdoor adventure opportunities.

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The Aktau (“White”) Mountains, located in the Altyn Emel National Park in the south-east of Kazakhstan in Almaty Oblast, arose on the territory where the waters of an ancient ocean used to splash in the era when dinosaurs inhabited the Earth. They are about 400 million years old.

These colorful chalky hills, formed from bluish-gray sandstone and red clay, interspersed with yellow and pink cornelian, jasper and white quartz, reminiscent of a layer cake. These lifeless slopes, made of fragile rocks, intricately cut by erosion, are so unusual that it is impossible to take your eyes off them. Photos by: Sergey Terekhov.

amazing mountains

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