Places & ToursPlaces & ToursSeptember 21, 2026, 06:00 · Национальный парк Алтын Эмель, горы Актау и Катутау, Алматинская область
Discover Altyn Emel National Park in the Almaty Region on an excursion to the iconic Aktau and Katutau mountains, among the park's most spectacular attractions. Katutau boasts the highest desert peaks in the park, with its summit reaching 1,720 meters, where you'll find fossils from the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras. The Aktau mountain range features geological rock formations dating back up to 400 million years. Situated in southeastern Kazakhstan within the Ili River valley, the park also encompasses the famous Singing Dune, natural mineral springs, and habitats for rare wildlife. Most visitors require 2-3 days to fully explore this remarkable landscape.
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