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Chong-Tash camping site, which means “big stone” in translation, is mentioned in the writings of Semyonov Tien-Shansky (Russian geographer, botanist, statistician, economist, traveler, statesman and public figure. He received a postscript to his surname “Tyan-Shansky”,  because he described the Tien-Shan mountains). But Buddhist inscriptions show that this place was known long before that.

A beautiful view of the snow-capped peaks, which open immediately as soon as you open the tent.
This is a very quiet and peaceful place.

23 km west of Alichur there is a hydrogen sulfide geyser that spurts out onto a plateau, 300 meters south of the Alichur River, surrounded by mountains, with temperatures reaching 71 ° C.

Assy Plateau is a beautiful corner of nature, located 100 km east of Almaty. Assy Plateau, known since ancient times as a summer pasture, originates from the Kishi-Turgen River. The plateau is located at an altitude of 2800-3200 meters. Here Signs of a person’s being more than 5,000 years old, both nomadic and sedentary, were discovered. Plateau Assy goes east along the river Assy. Along the river you can see ancient burial mounds and rock carvings, which are one of the most high-altitude clusters of petroglyphs in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

One of the amazing and beautiful places in Kazakhstan is the Turgen Gorge, located 90 km from Almaty. The Turgen Gorge is rich in thermal springs, waterfalls, coniferous and mixed forests, alpine and subalpine meadows, lakes and springs, medicinal herbs and berries. Turgen Valley is also known for its waterfalls: there are 7 large waterfalls in this area. The most famous are: Medvezhiy waterfall with a height of 30 meters, which is located at an altitude of 1450 m above sea level, and the Kairak waterfall - the pearl of the Turgen collection.

Karakol Zoological Park was founded in 1987. It is the only zoo in Kyrgyzstan. But after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the country's economy was severely eroded and in 2001 the zoo almost closed. Fortunately, partners and sponsors have been able to preserve the wildlife and keep the parks in relatively good condition.

Managed by NABU from 2003 to 2013, it is today managed by the Bugu-Enye Foundation. The aim of this park is not to increase the variety of animals, but to collect wild animals in difficulty.

At a high altitude reaching the glaciers of southeastern Kyrgyzstan "hides" one of the main pillars of the economy of that country.

A geophysical expedition of the Geological Committee of the Kyrgyz State discovered the Kumtor deposit in 1978. Then the USSR Ministry of Geology published the results of the detailed exploration of the Kumtor deposit in 1989.

Today, Kumtor's production accounts for more than a third of the country's exports of goods and services, and its mission goes beyond production alone.

Elyn-Am is an oasis in the heart of the Gobi, a place where a fairy tale comes to life among the arid expanses of the desert. This is a unique natural complex that combines the beauty of landscapes and the richness of flora and fauna.

Here, among the mountains and valleys, emerald oases and majestic rocks lie, creating impressive landscapes and attracting tourists from all over the world. Elyn-Am is famous for its thermal springs that promote health and well-being, as well as picturesque canyons and lakes surrounded by green hills and lush vegetation.

The Gobi is one of the most amazing and mysterious places on earth. Situated on the border of Mongolia and China, this vast desert stretches for thousands of kilometers, encompassing incredibly diverse landscapes and amazing natural wonders.

The Gobi attracts travelers with its unique landscapes: from lifeless sand dunes to rocky mountain ranges, from endless steppes to green oases. Here you can see the remains of ancient dinosaurs, feel the silence and solitude while watching the endless expanse of the desert.

Amdo is also known for its historical and cultural attractions. Here you can find many ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples, among which the famous Labrang stands out - the largest Amdo monastery, which is the center of Tibetan culture and education.

Amdo is also home to many Tibetan and Mongolian peoples, making the region incredibly diverse in terms of culture and traditions. Here you can find many colorful holidays, national celebrations and festivals, where you can get acquainted with the unique heritage of this place.

The Kekemeren is the biggest river tributary of the Naryn River. The Suusamyr and the West Karakol River flow into the Kekemeren at an altitude of 2030 meters, near the village of Kojomkul and 3 kilomètres before the Kekemeren's canyon. The river is situated between the Suusamyr and the Djumgal ranges and is about 130 km long till the Naryn confluence.