East Kazakhstan: A Hub of Natural, Cultural, and Adventurous Delights
The East Kazakhstan Region has become a popular destination for those seeking adventure, culture and natural beauty. Boasting a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, the region is most enjoyable to explore between June and September.
One of the region’s main attractions is the 400-kilometer Kalbinsky Ridge, a low mountain system that is home to mountain-steppe landscapes and mountain forests, as well as steppe subalpine meadows at the peak. Meanwhile, the Sibinskie Lakes and Ak Baur offer pure clear water and a natural and historical cave with a range of Tibetan manuscripts and drawings.
The Kiin-Kerish Valley, meanwhile, is a deposit of variegated clays exposed by erosion, presenting a bizarre Mars-like landscape, while Lake Markakol is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kazakhstan, surrounded by dense forest with partially cut-off shores.
Finally, Mount Muztau (Belukha) is the highest mountain in Siberia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Legend says this location can fill you with the energy of the cosmos, and tours are available, including jeep, horseback and bike tours, as well as water trips, kayaking, and gastro tours, with prices varying from 100,000 tenge ($225) to 900,000 tenge ($2,022) per person. The East Kazakhstan Region truly offers an unforgettable experience for all to enjoy.
