Almaty Region: Unmissable Highlights
The Almaty Region encompasses diverse ecosystems, ranging from the high-altitude peaks of the Trans-Ili Alatau and Khan Tengri to the semi-desert shores of Lake Balkhash. It features the UNESCO-listed Tamgaly petroglyphs, which date back to the Bronze Age, and the 19th-century Zharkent Mosque, built in a unique Chinese pagoda style. Natural highlights include the turquoise waters of Lake Issyk, the saline Alaköl lake, and Burkhan-Bulak, the tallest waterfall in Kazakhstan, located in the Jongar Alatau mountains.
Oz. Issyk
Alpine lake in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, formed by a massive ancient landslide. Its turquoise waters are set at an altitude of 1,760 meters, near the site where the historic 'Golden Man' was discovered.
B Lake Balkhash
Lake Balkhash is one of the largest lakes in Asia and 15th largest in the world.
C Tamgaly
Tamgaly is a petroglyph site in the Zhetysu of Kazakhstan.
D Khan Tengri
Khan Tengri is a mountain of the Tian Shan mountain range in Central Asia.
E Trans-Ili Alatau
Ile Alatau, also spelt as Trans-Ili Alatau, is a part of the Northern Tian Shan mountain system in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
F Trans-Ili Alatau
Ile Alatau, also spelt as Trans-Ili Alatau, is a part of the Northern Tian Shan mountain system in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
G Khan Tengri
Khan Tengri is a mountain of the Tian Shan mountain range. It is on the China—Kyrgyzstan—Kazakhstan tripoint, east of lake Issyk Kul.
H Qapşağay reservoir
Kapchagay Reservoir, also spelled Qapshaghay Bogeni Reservoir and sometimes referred to as Lake Kapchagay, is a major reservoir in Almaty…
I Zharkent Mosque
The Zharkent mosque is the central mosque of Zharkent, Kazakhstan. The mosque was built in 1895 to the design of the Chinese architect Hon…
J Talgar pass
High-altitude mountain pass at 3,163 meters, accessible via cable car from the Shymbulak Ski Resort. It provides panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and serves as a gateway to several alpine trekking routes.
Alaköl
Alakol Lake is a lake located in the Balkhash-Alakol Basin, part of the Almaty and Shyghyz regions, east central Kazakhstan.
Cernyj Carynskij kanon
A distinct section of the Charyn Canyon system characterized by its dark, volcanic rock formations. Located along the Charyn River, it features steep cliffs and dramatic geological layers.
Burkhan-Bulak
Burhan-bulak Falls is the tallest waterfall in Kazakhstan. It is located in the Kora River gorge in the Jongar Alatau mountains.
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