Journey to Lake Sabandykol -
Bayanaul excursions -
Sabandykol, translated from Kazakh, means Soap Lake, is the largest lake in the region in which it is located. The village of Bayanaul is located on the shore of the lake. The water in the lake is very soft, as if soapy to the touch, which is why the lake was named soapy.
The legend of the lake says that the beautiful Bayan was washing her hair in the lake and dropped her soap into it, so the water became soapy and soft.
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How to get there and visit -
The lake is located in the Bayanaul Nature Park near the village, which is also called Bayanaul, Pavlodar region, Bayanaul district, Kazakhstan. The lake is located between the mountains Niyaz and Akbet.
GPS coordinates: 50°49'0"N 75°40'0"E
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Tourist Information
The water in the lake is very soft, the water begins to foam even from a small splash. The water in the lake is considered therapeutic, it consists of sodium bicarbonate. A beautiful pine forest grows around the lake, there is a tourist infrastructure on the lake, and you can rent a boat. The lake is located on the territory of a protected nature reserve, so it is forbidden to litter and make bonfires here.
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