Kazakhstan is not a very popular tourist destination. When it comes to canyons, this is not a first country, that comes to mind. However, Charyn Canyon is worth visiting, if you are travelling nearby. Located 120 miles from the capital Almaty, Charyn Canyon stretches over 50 miles, along the Charyn river. That’s where it takes its name from. Although, the canyon is way smaller, than the Grand Canyon, it is still a magnificent place. It is thought, that there used to be a large lake on top of the canyon. As millions of years passed, the lake shrank. However, Charyn […]