Mountain Hiking in Zhetysu Region -
Nature and Attractions in the Dzhungarian Alatau -
Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky Peak is a majestic mountain located in the heart of the Dzhungarian Alatau in the southeastern part of the Zhetysu region (former Almaty region) on the territory of the Zhongar-Alatau National Park. It is the highest point of the mountain system; the height of the summit is 4622 meters above sea level. The easiest route to the mountain belongs to the category 2B (ice-rock), the duration of the ascent to the mountain is 9 days. The summit not only amazes with its natural beauty and height, but also bears the name of the great explorer, geographer and traveler - Pyotr Petrovich Semenov-Tyan-Shansky, who made a huge contribution to the study of Central Asia and the mountain systems of Kazakhstan. Surrounded by cliffs, glaciers and sheer walls, the peak looks like a steel throne among the clouds. It is an important landmark for climbers, geographers, and tourists walking along difficult mountain routes.
How to get there and visit -
The Semenov-Tyan-Shansky Mountain peak is located in the Dzhungar Alatau mountains, Maly Baskan gorge, Zhongar-Alatau National Park, Zhetysu region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
History and information -
The peak was named after Pyotr Petrovich Semenov-Tyan-Shansky, an outstanding Russian geographer of the 19th century. He was the first European to carry out a scientific expedition to the Tien Shan and Zhongar Alatau, describing in detail their relief, climate, flora and fauna. His works became the basis for all subsequent studies of the region. The peak was named in his honor in recognition of his services to geographical science. This is not just a name - it is a tribute to a man who dedicated his life to exploring mountains, nature and distant lands.
The area around Semenov-Tyan-Shansky Peak is a zone of permafrost, glaciers, alpine meadows and rocky wastelands. Harsh conditions reign here: strong winds, frosts even in summer, sudden changes in weather. But it is this unpredictability that makes the mountain so attractive to those who seek the true power of nature. Crystal clear mountain streams originate from under the glaciers, feeding the Zhetysu rivers. Rare plants can be seen on the slopes - mountain edelweiss, saxifrage, mountain poppies, snow lotus and even individual areas of wild Sievers apple thickets at lower levels.
Legend of the Peak -
A legend lives among the local Kazakhs:
They say that in ancient times a lonely giant lived in these mountains - Aibar. He protected these lands from evil spirits and never allowed war to enter the valleys of Zhetysu. When he died, the spirit of the mountain accepted his power and raised it to the sky in the form of a stone throne - a peak. Since then, the peak has been considered a symbol of courage, fortitude and protection of Zhetysu.
Semenov-Tyan-Shansky Peak is not just a mountain. It is a monument to science, a symbol of the power of nature and a reminder of those who first revealed the beauty of Kazakhstan to the world. It beckons with its inaccessibility, severe beauty and ancient silence. Here, at an altitude of 4000 meters, a person feels the breath of the sky and the power of the Earth under his feet.
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