The notebook of Charyn Canyon
Follow the rock to the most beautiful views.
Charyn National Park combines eroded cliffs, secondary canyons and riverside woodland. The Valley of Castles is only part of the landscape; heat, wind and floods can affect access.
At your own pace
Identity summary
1 to 2 days
Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
Nature · Desert · River
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Charyn Canyon
Charyn National Park combines eroded cliffs, secondary canyons and riverside woodland. The Valley of Castles is only part of the landscape; heat, wind and floods can affect access.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Valley of Charyn Castles
- Temirlik Canyon
- Charyn Ash Grove
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
- Indicative Hidengo duration, excluding transport; it varies with the route, access and local conditions.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Canyon
Valley of Charyn Castles
The rocky towers of the Châteaux Valley are the most famous area of Charyn. Follow open paths and avoid unstable cliffs.
Canyon
Temirlik Canyon
Temirlik is a separate canyon from the Valley of Castles, with a stream and woodland. Its approach requires separate preparation.
Riparian forest
Charyn Ash Grove
The ash grove preserves an important riverside habitat in the Charyn basin. Respect protected access and remain on authorised paths.
Practical tips
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