Sharyn Canyon [SEP] located next to body of water
Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon (also known as Sharyn Canyon, , "Sharyn shatqaly") is a canyon on the Sharyn River in Kazakhstan ( east of Almaty, close to the Chinese border). The canyon is roughly in length. It is part of the Charyn National Park (established on 23 February 2004), and is located within the territory of the Uygur District, Raiymbek District and Enbekshikazakh District (of the Almaty Province). Over time, the canyon has gained colorful formations of varying shapes and sizes.
action, or deposition from volcanic vapors") of water and wind erosion resulting in "rare and colourful formations" in the form of sculptures.
The canyon can be accessed from Almaty on the main road that passes through the villages Chilik, Baiseit, and Kokpek (at a distance of about ). From there, a signposted road leads to the parking area of the canyon over a distance of , and passes through the Sharyn (or Charyn) National Park. From the parking area, there is a track that