Charyn Canyon is located approximately 200 km from Almaty and is one of the most spectacular and unusual natural landmarks in Kazakhstan. Stretching over 154 kilometres, Charyn Canyon lies at the meeting point of the vast Great Steppe and the towering Tien Shan Mountains. Recognised as the largest canyon in Central Asia, Charyn Canyon is believed by scientists to be nearly 12 million years old. The canyon offers breathtaking views throughout the year, with dramatic colours and rock formations changing with the seasons.
Charyn Canyon is located approximately 200 km from Almaty and is one of the most spectacular and unusual natural landmarks in Kazakhstan. Stretching over 154 kilometres, Charyn Canyon lies at the meeting point of the vast Great Steppe and the towering Tien Shan Mountains. Recognised as the largest canyon in Central Asia, Charyn Canyon is believed by scientists to be nearly 12 million years old. The canyon offers breathtaking views throughout the year, with dramatic colours and rock formations changing with the seasons.
