Taban-Karagay Plateau in Kazakhstan

Time to visit

2 hours

Visit cost

Free

Location

Almaty province

Taban-Karagay Plateau

Alpine plateau that separates two river valleys, the Chilik River flows on the southern side, and the Jinishke River on the north one.

Taban-Karagay is a plateau 35 km (22 mi) long, 6 km (4 mi) wide. Here one can see huge clouds hanging over the valley, herds of sheep and cows, and, of course, many thoroughbred horses. Wildflowers of different colors adorn the plateau.

Also there is the stone "city", consisting of thousands of stones of all sizes scattered all over the plateau.

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Tourist attractions

Geological Fault of Aydarlyash

It is a fracture in the Earth’s surface that allows scientists to research the geological history of our planet.

Aktobe province

Karagiye Trench

This 132 m (433 ft) deep trench is one of the many amazing sites of Mangystau Province.

Mangystau province

Akkegershin Plateau

This plateau is a jewel of the endless steppes of Atyrau Province. The white necklace of chalk cliffs is visible from afar.

Atyrau province