TAG | Almaty oblast
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The highest point in Kazakhstan and its surroundings
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Travel
The highest point of Kazakhstan is Khan Tengri – the peak of the Tien Shan mountain range. It is located right on the border between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China.
The height of the peak is 7010 meters (with the glacier). Its name in Turkic means “The Lord of the Sky.” Due to its pyramid shape it is one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. Khan Tengri on Google Maps. Photo by Vitaliy Rage
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Picturesque aerial views of the Ili River
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Regions
The upper delta of the Ili River in Almaty region is a very interesing area. It is an amazing place where the dunes can be seen side by side with the water meadows. Photos by Gregory Bedenko
beautiful pictures of the Ili River
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Picturesque views of Aktau Mountains
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Travel
Aktau chalk mountains are located on the territory of Almaty region in “Altyn-Emel” reserve. This place is known for its unique landscapes reminiscent of pictures from Mars.
White and red colors dominate here. Aktau Mountains were formed millions of years ago. The area of the ridge is about 15×8 kilometers. Photos by Ilia Afanasieff
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Fantastic landscapes of Katautau Mountains
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Travel
“Altyn Emel” is a state national park located in the Ili River valley in Almaty region of Kazakhstan.
The park was established to preserve the unique natural environment, archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, rare and endangered species of plants and animals. Development of eco-tourism is also one of the main objectives.
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Charyn Canyon is a part of the Charyn National Park located about 190 km east of Almaty.
Landscape diversity of the canyon causes diversity of the local flora and fauna. This lovely place is definitely worth a visit. Photo by Anna Anikina
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Picturesque view of Big Almaty Lake
Big Almaty Lake is a body of water located in the Ile Alatau at a height of 2510 meters above sea level, 15 km south of Almaty. Photo by Vitaliy Rage
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Lake Issyk is located about 70 km east of Almaty at an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level. The lake was formed about 8-10 thousand years ago in a landslide. Photo by Vitaliy Rage
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Charyn Canyon – natural monument of Kazakhstan
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Travel
Charyn Canyon (Kazakh spelling “Sharyn”), located 195 km east of Almaty, near the border with China, stretches for 154 km along the Charyn River.
The canyon is a natural monument consisting of sedimentary rocks formed about 12 million years ago. The slopes height is about 150-300 meters. Charyn Canyon location on Google Maps. Photo by Eduard Kim
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There is hardly any person who has not heard about the Dead Sea – very salty lake in Israel.
But few people know that there is a similar lake in Almaty region, approximately 310 km from Almaty city. Its name “Tuzkol” is translated as “Salt Lake.” Photo by Nikolai Zinoviev
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Sunken Forest – Kaindy Lake
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
Kaindy is a mountain lake located in one of the gorges of Kungei Alatau to the east of Almaty. It is a popular tourist destination.
In 1910, landslides blocked the gorge and soon it was filled with mountain river water. Coniferous forest that grew here was flooded and since then this place is called “sunken forest.”
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