Lake Markakol

Top choice in Kazakhstan


This gorgeous lake is a thriving habitat of over 200 different bird species. Apart from its attraction for birdwatchers and general scenic beauty, there are a couple of rustic hiking trails along the southern shore of the lake, accessible from the village of Urunkhaika.


  • placement: superzone
  • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [1, 1],
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      "continent": "Asia",
      "country": "Kazakhstan",
      "position": "superzone"
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