Mashat Canyon Tour -
Trip to the Weeping Cave in Mashat Canyon -
The Weeping Cave is a natural landmark in the region. This cave also preserves a legend about two lovers who spent time in it. The young lovers were forbidden to be together, so they hid from public view. One day, the girl turned into a river, and the boy became the rock over which the river flows.
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How to get there and visit -
The cave is located in the Mashat Canyon, Tyulkubassy District, in the Turkestan Region of Kazakhstan. The cave is 599 meters above sea level. The cave is part of the Karasakal and Shoshka Bulak mountains. The main landmark here is the Altyn Bulak holiday home. The cave is located 300 meters above this holiday home.
GPS coordinates: 42°25'31"N 70°01'28"E
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Tourist Information
During Soviet times, many pioneer camps were built in Mashat Canyon, where children spent their summer holidays. The famous Zolotoy Klyuchik (Golden Key) pioneer camp was located here. This canyon and cave are a local landmark and are very popular. The climate here is perfect for spending time and relaxing in nature.
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