Kazakhstan from above – All Articles

The chalk plateau Aktolagay is located 41.3 kilometers northwest of the village of Miyaly, 67.6 kilometers northeast of the village of Akkiztogay in the Baiganinsky district in the west of the Aktobe region. The amazing, unparalleled landscape of the plateau makes it one of the most interesting objects of geotourism. Remoteness from large settlements and bad roads are not able to stop true lovers of exotic nature - those who managed to see pictures of Aktolagay at least once will always strive here. This is a giant natural museum of chalk figures.

Taban-Karagai is a plateau 35 km long and 6 km wide. The plateau separates two river valleys, the Chilik River flows from the south side of the plateau, and the Zhinishke River flows from the north. On the plateau you can see huge clouds hanging over the valley, herds of sheep and cows, and, of course, many herds of thoroughbred horses.

Almaty is a wonderful city-garden, which arose in the paradise of the mighty spurs of the Tien Shan. The snowy peaks of the silently wise Alatau, leaving in the skies, have been looking at the city at their foot in a paternally patronizing and majestic way for many centuries. The fragrance of rose gardens, the emerald cover of the famous Alatau firs and poplars, the bewitching murmur of swift mountain rivers, the spray of fountains, the life-giving coolness of ditches, the abundance of oriental noisy bazaars, the magnificence of palaces and city squares leave an indelible impression in the hearts of visitors to Almaty.

Taraz is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan, it is often called the cradle of Islamic culture in this state. Serving as one of the central links of the Great Silk Road, the city became famous during the early Middle Ages as one of the most important centers of international trade, crafts, science and culture. It was praised by great poets – Hafiz, Omar Khayyam, Rooney; the best architects of the East built palaces, mausoleums and mosques here. Torez has been repeatedly destroyed, changed names, and many of its monuments have not survived to our time or have fallen into disrepair. At the beginning of this millennium, large-scale archaeological surveys, reconstruction works and construction of new interesting objects that have already become part of tourist routes began in the city.

Atyrau is a very beautiful city with many attractions known throughout Kazakhstan.

It originates on the slopes of the Boroldai Tau ridge. 

According to a local legend, 2000 years ago, the prophet Mukh found his refuge here. 

It beckons people with its nature including beautiful forests, waterfalls, turbulent rivers.

How beautiful is the Kazakh land! What amazing places! And how beautiful the Abay region is now! All this in this issue!