- During the thirty million years of its existence, this water artery gradually cut through the gorge in the mountains, which today is known as the Charyn Canyon.
- Charyn Canyon is often referred to as the “Grand Canyon’s little brother” due to its resemblance to the iconic American landmark.
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- Savvy travelers compare landscapes of Charyn Canyon to the famous Grand Canyon; they are really very similar, but only at the first glance.
- Canyon Charyn is located on the territory of the Charyn National Park, created with the purpose of preserving natural and geological objects.
- In this post we cover how to get to the Charyn Canyon from Almaty and where to stay overnight if you have a little extra time on your hands.
- Charyn Canyon National Park is one of Kazakhstan’s finest natural monuments that will leave you astonished at the creativity and inventiveness seen in nature.
- The Charyn Canyon is located in the Charyn National Park about 215km east of Almaty and approximately a 3 hour drive via the A 351 and A 352.
- Charyn Canyon is a canyon along the Charyn River located about 200 km east of Almaty, close to the border with China.
- Nicknamed Kazakhstan’s Grand Canyon, the destination is part of a national park and the Charyn River valley, fed by the local Tianshan Mountains.