Aktau Mountains in Altyn-Emel National Park unveil surreal, alien-like landscapes that feel straight out of a sci-fi movie. Their striped, multicolored canyons form a vast natural maze, perfect for hiking and photography. This open-air geological museum holds layers of ancient sediment up to 1000 meters high — remnants of a prehistoric lake or the Tethys Ocean. A dream for geology lovers and adventurers alike, Aktau stuns year-round, with spring and autumn offering the most comfortable travel conditions