Bayanaul National Park

Bayanaul is a favorite tourist destination for the residents of nearby cities in central and northern Kazakhstan. The park has a large number of sanatoriums and recreational areas. However, most of these areas are equipped with only the most primitive of infrastructure, and living conditions are not up to modern standards. In particular, there is no sewage system, and the cottages have no source of drinking water or wash basins. Nonetheless, all of this does not stop the tourists, drawn by the local natural beauty and individual places that religious people consider to be sacred. Several types of recreation are available in the park, including swimming, hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking. Guided tours are offered in many areas of the park, where for a relatively small fee one can see the main attractions of the park- a "holy cave", a "stone head", the rock "masculine dignity," and others. The most popular place for swimming is Jasybay lake, as it is the most clean and clear of the park's lakes, and offers scenic views. The largest number of recreational activities operate on the shores of this lake, and on its beach it is possible to rent catamarans, as well as row boats and motor boats.