A heritage of millenia
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To see a thin line of the Ili river, purple Sogety and Boguty mountains, white peaks of Ketmen ridge at a hight of Singing Barkhan, and with a little luck to hear its songs. To encounter a genuine Przewalski’s horse and visit ancient «Besshatyr» necropolis of Sakh tsars – the biggest Sakh burial sites dated to 7-6 B.C. Last but not least, Altyn-Emel National Park – mystic trip to the heart of the desert.
The only Barkan in the world
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This is the only Barkan in the world that doesn’t move in spite of the fluctuation of sand and powerful winds. It’s been in the same place for a long time.Barkhan got its name due to the sound of the wind which travels around sand falls. Most notably, this sound is like engine roar of a jet plane and changes its tone depending on ventilation.