1. Amazing Zhetysu seven rivers is located in the South-Eastern part of Kazakhstan in the Almaty region, which lies between lake Balkhash and Zailiyskiy Alatau. There are 7 main rivers: Ili, Karatal, Aksu, bien, Lepsi, Baskan, sarcand, which formed the name of this region. There are many natural attractions in Zhetysu from all regions of Kazakhstan.
2. Breathtaking mountains
The majestic mountain peaks of Kungei Alatau are one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. Two ridges stretched from West to East from Almaty to Issyk-Kul. Guests of Kazakhstan and lovers of mountain extreme sports attract impregnable mountain glaciers, beautiful rivers, charming valleys, where sheep graze nomadic shepherds.
3. Charyn canyon
Charyn canyon is one of the oldest and most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. Rocks from which the canyon is formed, there are more than 12 million years! There also grows one of the rarest species of trees – relict Sogdian ash. Now ash groves can be found only in the Charyn canyon and in North America.
4. "Altyn-Emel national nature Park"
Altyn-Emel national Park is located in The ili river valley. In the Park there is a unique natural object called "Singing dune". It is a huge sand dune, 3 kilometers long and about 120 meters high. The singing sand dune called him because coming from him at times, deep vibrating hum that it emits due to friction against each other the smallest grains of sand. A truly fascinating natural musical instrument!
5. Tamgaly tas
Just 120 km North of Almaty, on the Bank of the river Or there is a mysterious and sacred place — Tamgaly TAS or "Stones with signs". Here about five centuries ago on the black surface of the rocks unknown masters carved many drawings, including images of the Buddha of Boundless Light Amitabha, Buddha Shakyamuni and much more .
6. The city of "Nomads" and our traditions and customs
90 km from the city of Almaty on the banks of the Ili river, preserved a unique building in the style of the XVIII century: walls and towers, houses, a mosque with minarets. This unique building is a Museum-monument of "cinema", which was elevated in 2004 for the film "Nomad". This is a medieval Asian city with its houses and all the little things of the middle ages.
7. Fascinating lake: the LAKE, Kolsai, Kaindy, Alakol, Balkhash. The Issyk Lake
Amazing nature in Almaty region can be proud of its lakes: BAO, Kaindy, Taldykorgan, Balkhash and Alakol. Each of which is unique and inimitable. Lake Balkhash is striking in its grandeur, Kolsai and Kaindy are a pearl of Northern Tien-Shan and Alakol healing properties of its waters, and BAO as its stunning location among the snow-capped peaks of TRANS-ili Alatau.
