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Dec/17

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Amazing Landscapes of Southern Kazakhstan

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.

Amazing Landscapes of Southern Kazakhstan, photo 1

fly over Southern Kazakhstan

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Mangyshlak Peninsula is a peninsula on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan. The Mangistau region is located on its territory.

One of the most interesting sights on the peninsula is the valley of stone balls called Torysh. There are several hypotheses of their origin, however the exact cause is still not known. The valley of balls on Google Maps. Photos by: Vladimir Mulder.

Valley of Stone Balls on Mangyshlak Peninsula, Kazakhstan, photo 1

picturesque geological formations

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Senek is a village with a population of about 2,000 people located in the Karakiyansky district of the Mangystau region.

To the north-east of the village there is a sandy area named after the village – Senek Sands. Here you can see amazingly picturesque landscapes of a fairy tale desert. Senek Sands on Google Maps. Photos by: Vladimir Mulder.

Senek Sands desert in the Mangystau region, Kazakhstan, photo 1

beautiful desert scenery

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Oct/17

29

Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon

Charyn Canyon (also known as Sharyn Canyon) stretches for 154 km along the Charyn River on the territory of the Charyn National Park, about 200 km east of Almaty, near the border with China.

It is a magnificent natural monument built of sedimentary rocks, which age is about 12 million years. The height of the steep slopes of the canyon reaches 150-300 m. Charyn Canyon on Google Maps. Photos by: Sergey Terekhov.

Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan, photo 1

beautiful monument of nature

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Bayanaul mountains are a mountain range located in the southwest of the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan. The mountains stretch from west to east for 40-50 km, from north to south – for 20-25 km. The highest point, Mount Akbet, reaches 1,022 m above sea level.

Bayanaul State National Natural Park, one of the most protected natural areas of Kazakhstan, was created in this territory. Founded in 1985, it became the first national park in the country. Bayanaul mountains on Google Maps. Photos by: Zekkadrb.

Picturesque landscapes of Bayanaul Mountains, Kazakhstan, photo 1

hike in the national park

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Aug/17

13

Climbing Peak Molodezhny

Trans-Ili Alatau is a mountain range in the northwest of the Tien Shan (on the border of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan). Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan, is located in its northern foothills.

Due to this fact a range of various climbing trips is available even for amateurs of mountaineering. For example, let’s climb one of the most beautiful peaks of Trans-Ili Alatau – Peak Molodezhny (4,147 m). Peak Molodezhny on Google Maps. Photos by: Ilya Gornostayev.

Climbing Peak Molodezhny, Kazakhstan, photo 1

go to the mountains

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The Karynzharyk depression is located almost entirely in the territory of the Ustyurt State Nature Reserve in the southwestern part of the Mangystau region in Western Kazakhstan.

The distinctive feature of this area are the five remnant mountains, towering more than 150 meters in the midst of the salt plain. Three of them stand close to each other, locals call these mountains “Three Brothers”.

Karynzharyk Depression in the Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan, photo 1

very picturesque place

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Jun/17

27

Picturesque Cliffs of Boszhira

Boszhira, a mountain range consisting of a variety of chalk cliffs, is located in the western part of the Ustyurt plateau on the Mangyshlak peninsula in the Mangystau region.

Boszhira, the former bottom of the sea, occupies a very large area and consists of cliffs of various bizarre forms, which appeared as a result of erosion. It takes more than one day to explore it. Boszhira on Google Maps. Photos by: Vladimir Mulder.

Picturesque Cliffs of Boszhira, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan, photo 1

explore Boszhira

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Jun/17

16

Climbing Big Almaty Peak

Big Almaty Peak is a mountain 3,682 meters high located just 15 km from Almaty. The peak is perfectly visible in clear weather from almost anywhere in the city and looks like a huge pyramid. From the top of the mountain you can enjoy a beautiful view of Almaty.

East of the peak there is Big Almaty Lake. Big Almaty Peak on Google Maps. Photos by: Ilya Gornostayev.

Climbing Big Almaty Peak, Kazakhstan, photo 1

climb the mountain

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May/17

30

Climbing Mount Furmanova near Almaty

Mount Furmanova is located in the vicinity of Almaty, at the end of the Kimasar Gorge. This is a popular place among the guests and residents of the city. Climbing it is available for beginners though it requires a certain level of physical fitness.

The height of the mountain is about 3,050 meters. If you walk from the Medeo rink, the distance to Mount Furmanova is 7.2 km. Mount Furmanova on Google Maps. Photos by: Ilya Gornostayev.

Climbing Mount Furmanova near Almaty, Kazakhstan, photo 1

climb the mountain

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