The notebook of Ulytau — mountains and mausoleums
Recess with landscapes full of head.
Ulytau combines low mountains, steppe and mausoleums associated with the history of nomadic powers. Monuments are spread apart; allow for substantial journeys and adequate supplies.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
Heritage · Mountain · Countryside
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Ulytau — mountains and mausoleums
Ulytau combines low mountains, steppe and mausoleums associated with the history of nomadic powers. Monuments are spread apart; allow for substantial journeys and adequate supplies.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Jochi Khan Mausoleum
- Mausoleum of Alacha Khan
- Mausoleum of Dombaoul
- Mountains of Oulytaou
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.
Mausoleum
Jochi Khan Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Jochi Khan belongs to the great funeral monuments of the region. Historical attribution and memory traditions are read with documented sources.
Mausoleum
Mausoleum of Alacha Khan
Alasha Khan is distinguished by its brick masonry and decoration. Respect the indicated access and places of prayer.
Mausoleum
Mausoleum of Dombaoul
Dombaoul presents a stone construction different from the neighbouring brick mausoleums. The stories associated with the character are partly oral traditions.
Mountain massif
Mountains of Oulytaou
The reliefs of Oulytaou dominate a steppe landscape associated with places of memory. An exit prepares with access, weather and available resources.
Practical tips
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