Another wonder of Kazakhstan which I was so excited to visit! This place is absolutely stunning. I just wonder why do they don’t shoot Hollywood films here =D The day is not enough to feel the essence of this place, which was formed by the care of wind and air during centuries.
Sharyn Canyon is a special place for the perfect shoots and I am so grateful that my dear friend Altynay brought me to see this beauty. To say that I was just impressed by the variety of Kazakh nature is to say nothing…
Below I’m sharing the short glimpse of the Canyon with GoPro camera and there are few perfect places for nice photos are featured.
Sharyn Canyon (Charyn Canyon) is a canyon on the Sharyn River in Kazakhstan, 200 kilometres east from Almaty, close to the Chinese border.
Actually that was a moment when I didn’t feel that China is a far away country any more… If to travel to China from Ukraine it will take quite a lot time, but here in Kazakhstan I was about to turn to the Chinese border instead of visiting another wonder of Kazakhstan.
During hundreds of years the canyon has gained colorful formations of varying shapes and sizes. Though it is much smaller than the Grand Canyon in the USA, it is called as a smaller brother of it.
The most famous part of the canyon is known as Valley of Castles for its unusual rock formations, and its length is 3 kilometres with a depth of 100 metres.
Lovely video with two beautiful ladies showing around!
Of course I didn’t understand the conversation for it was not in English!
Can you explain those two houses in the video? Looks like some sort of ethnic houses…
Thank you) These houses called yurt. This was a traditional home for Kazakh people who are nomads by their origin. These houses now basically used to attract tourists and have eco-friendly accommodation for the visitors.
Hi. The reason they don’t shoot Hollywood films there, probably because it looks similar to The Grand Canyon in the USA, that is only about a few hundred miles from Hollywood. The travel expenses would not make it logical to travel and bring an entire film crew to that location.
Hi, Ron, thanks for your comment. Of course you are right! It was just a joke. I haven’t seen the Grand Canyon, but people say that Charyn Canyon looks similar but way smaller =)
What an amazing place to see! I enjoyed your Go Pro video too. The shot of the scarf flying and matching the texture of the sky is very striking. Cheerios.
Another wonder of Kazakhstan which I was so excited to visit! This place is absolutely stunning. I just wonder why do they don’t shoot Hollywood films here =D The day is not enough to feel the essence of this place, which was formed by the care of wind and air during centuries.
Stunning vistas! You’re a lucky girl! 🙂
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Thank you)
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Lovely video with two beautiful ladies showing around!
Of course I didn’t understand the conversation for it was not in English!
Can you explain those two houses in the video? Looks like some sort of ethnic houses…
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Thank you) These houses called yurt. This was a traditional home for Kazakh people who are nomads by their origin. These houses now basically used to attract tourists and have eco-friendly accommodation for the visitors.
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Wow! That’s great! Did you stay here?
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No) it’s just to attract tourists. I was living in my friend’s house) Modern Kazakh home)
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Oh! Good to know lidiia
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Fantastic shots! Amazing place! You look so good!
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Thank you, Anna =)
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Hi. The reason they don’t shoot Hollywood films there, probably because it looks similar to The Grand Canyon in the USA, that is only about a few hundred miles from Hollywood. The travel expenses would not make it logical to travel and bring an entire film crew to that location.
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Hi, Ron, thanks for your comment. Of course you are right! It was just a joke. I haven’t seen the Grand Canyon, but people say that Charyn Canyon looks similar but way smaller =)
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What an amazing place to see! I enjoyed your Go Pro video too. The shot of the scarf flying and matching the texture of the sky is very striking. Cheerios.
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thank you. Actually that was one of the ideas of the video to show some amazing spots for good photos=)
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