It is the cultural center of the country, with many museums of theaters and a diverse entertainment life. It is a green city with the developed parks’ infrastructure, with many gardens and fountains, surrounded by the Tien-Shan mountain. Almaty is one of the most beautiful cities in Kazakhstan.
Charyn canyon has been described as the Grand canyon’s little brother and is considered to be the floor of the ancient ocean Tethys. The erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements created a dramatic and impressive landscape. The Charyn canyon itself is approximately 150 km and in some places up to 300 m deep.