Hidden behind Karzhantau mountain range lake Susingen is growing in popularity among hikers. It is usually accessible in May and June and disappears in July till next srping.
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This spectacular gorge is narrow at some places. Sometimes like 1 meter narrow and you can touch both walls while walking. Rubber boots advised if you visiting before August, later water level is lower and one can jump on stones. There is a little waterfall in the gorge.
It is a great ruin built in Russian Revival style. Very easy to see on the way to Sayramsu gorge.
It is a great destination for hikers with underground cave obsession. Pay national park fee, park your car a bit further, then hike 400 meters elevation, then hike downhill 400 meters. It takes whole day to visit this mines. There is no straight way through river valley as it is occupied by border guard base, but they don't mind if you hike around.
This place is nice, have road in mint condition and very popular hence crowded with locals. There is a space for picnic or good starting point to hike to Sayram peak, Sazanata petroglyphs or Sayramsu lakes.