Travel ideas for Kazakhstan - unique sights, worth Guinness records
Charyn Canyon
From the series “The Deepest Canyons on the Planet”
Savvy travelers compare landscapes of Charyn Canyon to the famous Grand Canyon; they are really very similar, but only at the first glance. Canyons have different ecosystems. Surprisingly, rare species of trees that have existed on the planet before the era of glaciation can be found in Charyn. Experienced travelers recommend visiting the canyon at sunset, as setting sun paints its slopes in purple, gold and pink tones – that looks like a fascinating performance. Charyn Canyon grounds are characterized by high sand content in soils. This feature makes walking on the slopes of the gorge quite dangerous, as fragile soil may collapse at any time. ... Complete sights collection
Karagiye
From the series “Amazing Land Areas Below the Sea Level”
Karagije Valley has not only the steep slopes, but also quite regular oval shape. Its length is about 85 km, and the latitude - 25 km. According to one of the versions, the valley has formed as a result of the karst and lowering processes, which lasted for thousands of years near the coast of the Caspian Sea. The numerous canyons and gorges in the valley indicate that these processes continue today. The depth of Karagije Valley is constantly increasing.
It is recommended to tourists to walk along the bottom of the lowland, accompanied by the local guide, because it will be extremely difficult for the unprepared person to walk on their cut-up ground. Apart from the picturesque deserts of Kazakhstan, another phenomenon attracts tourists to this region. It is the huge number of unknown flying objects. Literally all the tourists who stay next to the valley, see the UFOs. To the reason of the attention of UFOs to this valley one can only in guesses. ... Complete sights collection
Aksu Zhabagly Reserve
From the series “Places Hiding Fossils of Dinosaurs”
Besides its archaeological wealth, Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve is famous for many more incredible sensations. A few decades ago, the country was shaken by the news that near the village of Zhabagly several local residents have seen an unknown creature, resembling the legendary snowman. After that, more researchers came to the reserve. Many of them claimed that they were able to track the Yeti, however, no evidence supporting the discovery was suggested.
The reserve is incredibly popular among tourists attracted by its multifaceted flora and fauna. More than 1 700 species of plants, including rare Tulipa greigii, are found here. The fauna is also represented with rear animals, including a snow leopard and a Menzbier's marmot. Tourists will be able to stroll through important archaeological areas. Travelers could see the most valuable and amazing finds in the cultural center of Kazakhstan, the Museum of Nature. ... Complete sights collection
Duman Oceanarium
From the series “The Coolest and Largest Oceanariums in the World”
Visitors will be able to visit an ultra-modern cinema, relax in one of the cozy cafes, walk around the shops, and even try their luck at the casino. Great entertainment and educational programs are offered to those who prefer activities related to the sea. Guests of the oceanarium can choose from a wide range of entertainment options, from traditional feeding sharks show to scuba diving and swimming in a huge aquarium with some of the most dangerous marine predators. The entertainment center will appeal to those who have long wanted to learn to dive. There they can train under the guidance of an experienced instructor and get a certificate. ... Complete sights collection
Semipalatinsk Test Site
From the series “The Most Radioactive Zones on the Planet”
Various interesting stories are associated with this landfill. During the Soviet era, there was a secret city of Moscow-400, which was later renamed in Kurchatov. Today, this city is closed, but people lived there up to the 90s of the last century. The bulk of the population were soldiers and scientists, who were involved in the development of nuclear weapons. The nuclear tests were carried out at the site until 1989. Officially, this territory was closed only in 2012.
All these years, the landfill area was severely guarded. There are suggestions that radioactive elements, which are now used for secret development in third world countries, were collected there. Radioactivity in the closed landfill is still very high; it reaches 20 mR per hour. The main victims of the ecological disaster are locals, who still continue to live in a radioactive area. They are engaged in the cultivation of the contaminated land and grazing in the steppes, where dangerous nuclear bombs have being exploding several decades ago. ... Complete sights collection
Semipalatinsk Testing Ground
From the series “Largest and Famous Nuclear Test Sites”
People live here, among large craters and semi-destroyed buildings of the military infrastructure. Even more, they are engaged in farming. The soil, which has a high level of radiation, is used for planting fruit and vegetables. Locals don’t have another way out; their lives were prescribed by the military forces of USSR. Once their native houses were poisoned with radiation. This territory wasn’t cleaned after the nuclear tests and even more, the locals weren’t moved to the safe place.
This desert and forgotten places are visited by tourists who want to look at semi-destroyed tunnels. Specialists say that even a short walk there can be rather dangerous for the health. The brightest example are locals, until now, people from this place, have cancer oftener than people in other world regions. Semipalatinsk Testing Ground was officially closed in 1991. Nowadays in the nearby towns and villages, new medical centres have been opening. ... Complete sights collection
Abandoned Hangar near Baikonur Cosmodrome
From the series “The most famous buildings of communism”
Raskalov's team managed to take pictures of the famous “Buran” (“Snowstorm”) spacecraft in one of the abandoned hangars. It, too, was forgotten and abandoned. Even though the vast territory of the cosmodrome is officially protected, it is incredibly difficult to control such a large area. Therefore, it is not difficult to get into the territory of old mines and hangars for experienced researchers. In addition to the abandoned hangars, the researchers managed to photograph several blown-up mines, as well as many empty buildings. They were important components of the spaceport infrastructure a few years ago.
The gates of the hangar, which houses the “Buran” spacecraft, are officially recognized as one of the largest in the world. Their height is 46 meters. The abandoned buildings themselves are also striking in their scale. Many objects of the cosmodrome had to be closed due to problems of the unprofitability of use. The world-famous spacecraft "Buran" was also abandoned precisely because its launch required too much material investment. The abandoned territory of the cosmodrome attracts mainly non-ferrous metal thieves and stalkers today. ... Complete sights collection
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