Charyn Valley of Castles

The story behind the place

The Valley of Castles is a named part of Charyn’s canyon landscape. Uneven layers and weathering have left buttresses, narrow pillars and recesses that resemble built walls from a distance. The resemblance gives the valley its name, but the forms are natural rock. A path along the canyon floor lets the changing profiles become visible as one moves between them. The dry side valley is distinct from the Charyn River and its greener surroundings.

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