East of Kazakhstan has a unique feature among all other regions of Kazakhstan in that it combines all types of landscape: mountains, steppes, deserts, and taiga. The biggest cities in the region are Semei and Ust-Kamenogorsk (administrative center of the East Kazakhstan region), which serve as intersected locations for the transport routes. The region has many highlights to visit including: - Kanton Karagay (National Park) is suitable for digital detox and admiring the stunning nature among the plentiful waterfalls and beautiful lakes. - The Belukha Mountain, the peak of the Altai mountains, lies under everlasting glaciers and attracts climbers annually. - Ridder, West Altai Natural Reserve, and lake “Markakol” Semipalatinsk Nuclear Testing Site for those who want to explore the dark sites of the Soviet Union’s history. - Lake Alakol with its black beaches and healing waters, highlited as the birdwatching site during the season caused by the bird migration. #kazakhstan #eastkazakhstan #eastkazakhstanregion #eastkazakhstan🇰🇿 #belukhamountain #westaltai #semei #alakol (at East Kazakhstan Region) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChFIBd7D8jS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=