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Singing Dune
A natural wonder that emits a deep, resonant hum when the wind moves its sands—a rare and mysterious desert phenomenon
The Singing Dune in Altyn-Emel is one of nature’s quirkiest surprises. Towering at 150 meters, this sandy giant "sings" when the wind sweeps across it, creating a deep, humming sound like an aircraft in the distance. It’s not magic—just a rare natural effect that’s puzzled and amazed visitors for centuries. Even after rain, the dune stays dry, keeping its mysterious voice alive in the middle of the desert, surrounded by dramatic mountains and endless steppe
Aktau Mountains
Hike through the otherworldly lanscape — a maze of colored cliffs and ancient canyons waiting to be explored in Altyn-Emel's wild heart
Almaty
Our start point
Besshatyr Mounds
Explore the ancient grand Saka royal tombs rising from the steppe, still echoing the spirit of nomads from 2,500 years ago
Oshaktas Steles
Mysterious monuments rise in the steppe—ancient altar or Mongol firepit? A silent enigma on the road to the Singing Dune in Altyn-Emel
Singing Dune
A natural wonder that emits a deep, resonant hum when the wind moves its sands—a rare and mysterious desert phenomenon
Katutau lava formations
Rising like frozen waves in the desert — a surreal volcanic landscape shaped by ancient eruptions in Altyn-Emel Park
Kapchagai Lake
A lifeline in the steppe — the Reservoir powers the region and fuels recreation, from fishing to beach adventures near Almaty
700-year-old Willow Tree
The oasis around the magnificent tree offers shade, legend, and cool streams—a sacred stop between the fiery landscapes of Katutau and Aktau