Altyn-Emel National Park
Home to the famous Singing Dune, colorful Aktau Mountains, and ancient Besshatyr burial mounds.
Almaty Region
Best: April–June, September–October
2–3 days
Moderate
Altyn-Emel National Park spans over 4,600 square kilometers of diverse terrain.
The park's most famous attraction is the Singing Dune — a 150-meter-high sand dune that produces an eerie, resonant sound.
The Aktau Mountains offer surreal multicolored sedimentary hills. Nearby, the Besshatyr burial mounds date to the 1st millennium BC.
Highlights
- Singing Dune — rare acoustic phenomenon
- Colorful Aktau Mountains with fossils
- Besshatyr royal burial mounds
- Przewalski's horses
- Vast landscapes
Travel Tips
Located 250 km from Almaty. 4WD essential. Park guide mandatory.
Quick Facts
- Region
- Almaty Region
- Best Season
- April–June, September–October
- Duration
- 2–3 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate