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Huge explosion crater

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It is not far from Shymkent city although is pretty hard to reach. Diameter is 200 meters and 20 meter deep. It took around 5 kiloton TNT to dig crater of this size. No radiation detected. In spring some wild ducks nurse their ducklings in water puddle inside crater.

Map of Huge explosion crater

More sights nearby

Hot springs and pools

Arys sanatorium
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Although it takes a bit of bureaucratic effort to admit oneself to Arys Sanatorium swimming in hot pool is great especially in chilly weather
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5000 tg per person per day
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Architecture

Arys station railway complex
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I class railway station built in 1906 by the Russian Empire.
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Russian orthodox churches from Russian Empire times

Conservated church in Akbulak village
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Used as a culture club in Soviet times, now protected by the roof. There is also an old school building ruin from late 19th century nearby. Definitely worth to check.
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Conservated church in Karaspan village
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Used as a culture club in Soviet times, now protected by the roof.
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Architecture

Akbura aulie sanctuary
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Hidden in small valley place is a great escape from city noise. Great destination for birdwatchers. Water spring inside valley offers fresh water.
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Hot springs and pools

Shogirly hot pool
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Hot pool build around artesian well offers great opportunities to relax
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500 tg
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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Kazakh Desert" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

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