Natural attractions near Almaty -
Where to take a walk in the fresh air in the mountains of Almaty -
Among the wonders of nature around Almaty, where fresh air fills the lungs and silence gives peace, lies the Ak-Kaiyn Nature Reserve. Its heart is a birch grove, where slender trees reach for the sky, and their snow-white trunks seem to be woven into the living pattern of nature. This place is ideal for those who seek peace and inspiration. The warm rustle of leaves, soft light breaking through the green dome, and the aroma of freshness - all this creates an atmosphere where it is easy to forget about the hustle and bustle and feel harmony with nature.
Ak-Kaiyn National Nature Park is not just a corner of wild nature - it is a space for walks, relaxation and unity with the surrounding world. Every visit here leaves warm memories and a desire to return again. The area here acquires incredible beauty in autumn, when the leaves begin to turn yellow and the entire space is immersed in an abundance of bright colors.
How to get there and visit -
The Birch Grove is located in the Ak-Kayin National Park near Almaty above the Kamenskoye Plateau, on the road above the Ak-Kayin sanatorium, Medeu district, Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°09'50"N 76°59'25"E
Information -
Ak-Kayin Park is known for its rich flora and fauna. Here you can find not only a majestic forest consisting of beautiful birch trees, but also pines, firs and various shrubs. In spring and summer, the grove is filled with birdsong, and in autumn it pleases the eye with golden shades of foliage. Among the animals you can meet squirrels, foxes and rare forest birds. For tourists and lovers of active recreation, the park has convenient paths for walking and cycling. This place is ideal for family walks, photo sessions and picnics in the fresh air. In the summer season, outdoor events, festivals and excursions are often held here. Lovers of silence and solitude will find cozy recreation areas in the park where you can relax, enjoy the fresh air and complete unity with nature. In winter, the park turns into a fairy-tale corner covered with a blanket of snow, and is ideal for skiing.
Ak-Kayyn Nature Reserve and Birch Grove is a place where you want to return again and again. Here everyone will find something for themselves: be it quiet walks under the shade of birches, active entertainment or just the opportunity to breathe in the clean air saturated with the aroma of the forest and feel the true tranquility of nature.
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