Asy plateau is located at a height
from 2200 to 2800 above sea level. It originates in the Turgen gorge and ends in the valley of the Bartogay reservoir. Since ancient times it has been known as a summer pasture and as a place
through which the caravan routes passed
from Europe and Central Asia to China and India.
In the western part of the plateau, at an altitude of 2750 m, the Asy-Turgen observatory is located - the highest located observatory on the territory of the former USSR.
Here you will see the way of life of nomads.
White yurts, shepherds, flocks of horses and sheep. Try real koumiss and baursaks.
Wildlife awaits you everywhere here: huge marmots, golden eagles and hares. As well as majestic mountain flowers and rainbow trout in the river.
The mountain reservoir Bartogai is located
in the tract of the same name in the floodplain of the Chilik River between the Toraygyr and Sogetty mountains, blocked by a rock-fill dam 60 meters high, 330 meters long with a complex of culverts. Its depth is 25 meters. From here the Big Almaty Canal originates.
If none of the indicated names of mountains, rivers
and the channel does not tell you anything, like the reservoir itself - to visit here at least once in life, fate strongly recommends you.
The Bear Waterfall is located in the Turgen Gorge, 70 km from the city of Almaty, on the territory of the national natural park Ile-Alatau. Turgen Gorge has 7 waterfalls, the most popular among tourists is the Bear waterfall. Walking time to get there is about half an hour.
On the way to the waterfall, tourists are greeted by a seething river, small wooden bridges, picnic lawns, majestic mountains.
In the summer this place is famous for its juicy
greenery and a variety of herbs and flowers.