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Hidden in the heart of Burabay National Park, away from the bustling tourist routes, is Lake Zhainak, a place of amazing cleanliness and tranquility. Unlike the popular Borovoye Lake or Shchuchy Lake, this lake has preserved its pristine beauty, as if nature itself decided to hide its special secret here. Its name translates from Kazakh as "brilliant" or "bright", and this is not accidental – on a sunny day, the surface of the water shimmers with thousands of highlights, creating the effect of liquid silver. The depth of the lake reaches 5 meters, but the water is so clear that the bottom can be seen even in the deepest places. The lake is absolutely wild, there is no tourist infrastructure here, which makes it attractive for camping. The length of the lake is 2.3 kilometers, the width in the widest part is 912 meters, and the small village of Zhainak of the same name is located next to the lake. Next to Lake m are its big brothers – Big Chebachye Lake and Small Chebachye Lake.
How to get there and visit -
Zhainak Lake is located 10 kilometers from the village of Borovoe in the Burabay National Park, Burabay district, Akmola region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 53°08'56"N 70°21'02"E
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The special feature of Lake Zhainak is its amazing silence. Here you will not hear the noise of motorboats or the cries of vacationers – only the splashing of water, the rustle of the wind in the pine trees and the occasional cries of birds. The water in the lake is cold even in the height of summer, but the bravest can take a plunge – locals believe that the water of Zhainak has a special energy and is able to purify not only the body, but also the soul. There is a trail around the lake that allows you to bypass it entirely. The walk takes about an hour, but it can last for a whole day. Fishermen appreciate Zhainak for its abundance of fish – perch, roach and the famous Burabai tench are found here. But the main wealth of the lake is its atmosphere. Unlike other reservoirs in Burabay, Zhainak does not try to impress the imagination – it fascinates gradually, like a good book, revealing its soul to those who are ready to stop and listen. The best time to visit is in the early morning, when the fog is spreading over the water, or in the evening, when the sunset colors the waters of the lake in golden pink tones. There are no cafes and attractions here, but there is pristine nature and a lake on the shore of which you can sit for hours, watching the clouds reflected in the mirrored surface of the water.
Zhainak Lake is a place for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle and want to return to the sources for a while, to where nature speaks in a whisper, but her voice is heard especially clearly. It does not shout about its beauty, but quietly waits for it to be rediscovered, like discovering a forgotten melody that suddenly turns out to be exactly what the soul has been searching for for so long. It is an ideal place for a secluded walk or meditation, for a leisurely rest away from the hustle and bustle.
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