Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country mostly in Central Asia, with a part in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest, with a coastline along the Caspian Sea. Its capital is Astana, while the largest city and leading cultural and commercial hub is Almaty. Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-largest country by land area and the largest landlocked country. It has a population of 20 million and one of the lowest population densities in the world, at fewer than 6 people per square kilometre (16 people/sq mi). Ethnic Kazakhs constitute a majority, while ethnic Russians form a significant minority. Officially secular, Kazakhstan is a Muslim-majority country with a sizeable Christian community.
Borovoe
Borovoe is fantastic because, without the aid of birds or a private aircraft, its entire splendor may be appreciated from an aerial perspective. All you have to do is ascend Bolektau Mountain to enjoy the vista from the fantastic 147-meter observation desk. It provides breathtaking views of all the area’s natural features, including the Okzhetpes and Blue Bay mountains, Zhumbaktas Rock, Borovoe and Big Chebachye lakes, and Zhumbaktas Rock. You even momentarily forget where you are because to the breathtaking vista.
Everything you need for a fantastic vacation is right here: a lake with pure, calm water for beach lovers, a sanatorium offering massages and SPA treatments, opportunities for horseback riding and mountain climbing in the well-known Bolektau and Okzhetpes mountains, and hiking trails for berries and mushrooms.
Lakes Korgalzhyn
Unexpectedly, a pink flamingo has been spotted in Kazakhstan in the Korgalzhyn reserve’s grounds. Along with these amazing birds, hundreds of other bird species also call this area home because two major migratory routes—the Siberian-South European and the Central Asian—cross here. This place is particularly lovely in April when schrenck’s tulips, which are included in the Red Book of Kazakhstan, cover the lake surfaces in a carpet. The salinity of Teniz Lake and the freshwater lake Korgalzhyn, on the other hand, is the most intriguing feature. You may capture images that capture the essence of National Geographic—rich, unique, and bursting with the splendor of unspoiled landscapes.
Kaindy Lake
Photographs of Kaindy Lake are only able to capture a tenth of the lake’s true magnificence. One of Kazakhstan’s newest natural lakes is Kaindy Lake. Just a century ago, a massive landslide that blocked the gorge in 1910 created the lake. This reservoir filled with crystal pure spring water gradually, flooding the softwood that was growing. It is amazing how tree branches survive in the water! And the trunks turned into lone, stick-like summits that were entirely barren above the ground. They are referred to as the Guardians. This place has deep blue water that frequently shifts from emerald to cerulean blue. On the other hand, the underwater world of Kaindy Lake is visible through the crystal clear water.
Rakhmanov Springs
Is not it a paradise on earth: the center of the Altai Mountains, about two thousand meters above sea level, breathtaking views of Beluga, the cascading Arasan waterfall, and outdoor hot springs? You must visit this place to appreciate such beauty! Here, you can establish your own health and replenish the body’s essential resources while taking in breath-blowing vistas of the unspoiled, carefully preserved wilderness. Furthermore, practically everyone can benefit from local radon sources due to their well-balanced composition, and temperature differences of 24 °C and above have the potential to treat a variety of illnesses.
Salt Inder Lake
Lake Inder, 180 miles from Atyrau City, is a place where you cannot drown. Strong subterranean keys that come from the depths of premium salt—potassium, bromine, boron, table salt, iodine, and magnesium—feed the lake. Does it need to be said how beneficial it is to wash skin with this water and take mud baths here? Locals have observed that salt water has positive effects on the skin and the body overall, drawing out all toxins and disinfecting even the smallest wounds and curing skin ailments.
Charyn Canyon
One of nature’s marvels, Charyn Canyon, is situated in the spurs of the Tien Shan and is made up of sedimentary rocks that are 12 million years old. The second-longest and greatest canyon in the world is thought to be Charyn Canyon. However, the Grand Canyon might rival the beauty. The present-day canyon was carved over thousands of years by wind, water, and soil, creating amazing stone statues that cut through caverns and gorges. Although images taken from any point in the canyon are fantastic, those taken from the bottom of the canyon will be the most striking.
Boszhira: land of the moon on the Earth
The water of an ancient ocean that existed more than ten million years ago once entirely covered the Ustyurt plateau. However, as a result of terrain changes and climate change, the water receded, destroying soft limestone with enormous waves.
The wind and the sun finished the work and made the towers, castles, sharp spikes, long canyons and even a yurt from the limestone.
Multi-coloured Aktau Mountains and the famous singing sand dunes
The pearl of the National Altyn-Emel Park — colourful mountains under the name Aktau. From the Kazakh language, Aktau translated as a white mountain, but the landscape is white only from afar. The closer you are, the brighter and more unusual colour is, and a variety of bizarre shapes and placers of sparkling calcite crystals fully complete this stunning picture.
But that’s not all. Aktau is a pearl, but Accum-Kalkan (singing sand dune) is brilliant. It enters TOP-7 new wonders of nature because of the singing. The slightest wind ripping off the top of the dune sand is reminiscent of organ music. Amazing photos can be made here against the setting sun.
Sacred Three-Headed Mountain Altai — Belukha.
All the qualities of the highest Altai Mountain are present in Belukha: it is the home of the Umai goddess, the center of cosmic energy, a snow-white witness of the past and a guarantor of the future. The top of Belukha is mirrored in the stunning moraine lake that lies close to the head of the Katun River, offering the best views. Additionally, there is a tiny lake at the foot of Obzornaya mountain, which is a little distance from Belukha. This location offers a very typical and magnificent vista of mountains, snow, and glistening water. You may also reach the Kokkolsky cascade, where you can take in the sight of the crashing cascade and the glistening sugar peaks of Belukha.
Kolsay Lakes
Kolsay lakes are exquisitely ornamented by the northern slopes of the mighty Tien Shan, resembling a necklace of lapis lazuli. The three lakes are Upper, Middle, and Lower Kolsay. Situated deep into the gorge, the first one is the coldest. The largest and most gorgeous of the Kolsays, with its alpine flowers and breathtakingly picturesque banks framed by peaks clothed with pine, is Middle Kolsay. Though modest, the third is cozy. Beneath the shelter of rocks, the lower lake is concealed from view. Photographs taken on any of the lakes are breathtaking and never the same because the water’s color frequently shifts from blue to malachite.
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