Top places in Kazakhstan
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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
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
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