Charyn Canyon is one of the most popular places, located 195 kilometers from the city of Almaty. The natural monument stretches for 154 kilometers along the eponymous river Charyn, which is three times smaller in area than its presidential counterpart - the Grand Canyon.

The Charyn Canyon is so large that it has stabilized on the territory of three districts of Almaty region. 25 million years ago on the place of the Charyn Canyon was the Ili Sea.

One hundred ecological post (entrance to the national park) of the Charyn National Park - 792 tenge per person.

On the territory of the Charyn Canyon there is a camping site where tourists can refresh themselves and go to the toilet.

Valley of Castles

One of the most popular routes among passengers is to reach the “Valley of Castles” with a length of more than 2 kilometers. This place has many legends, clans with witches and mystical origins. The gorge runs along a trail that leads to the Charyn River. When you are problem solving here, don't necessarily add groves of ash and turanga to your plan.

Flora and fauna

Despite the arid climate, the Charyn Canyon is home to more than 30 species of mammals, including animals listed in the Red Book. The flora counts more than 1500 species of plants.

How to get to the Charyn Canyon?

The distance between the city of Almaty and the Charyn Canyon is 195 kilometers, which is about 3-3.5 hours by car. You need to drive along the Kuldjin road to the fork Chilik - it will be at the 110th kilometer. Then you need to turn right at the 165th kilometer.