I went on May 31, as part of the cast of extras for the film "Abylai Khan", it was very hot, the wind picked up in the evening and it became quite cool.
1) this is not an attraction, but rather a decoration made of sand and sticks! Some of the decorations are flimsy and are already breaking down.
2) the culture of people leaves much to be desired, in many places I noticed cigarette butts and garbage were thrown into a nearby house.
3) the river is wide-water, cold but not icy.
4) the guard is a bit rude, but he didn't spoil the impression.
5) The road is not very good either, so draw conclusions.
An amazing place! It is a must to visit! It would be more interesting if there was a guide. Tell us how it was built, for which film, who played the actors and, of course, the history of the country
An interesting place on the banks of the Ili River. In general, you can get there by car, the road is quite good. Unfortunately, the city is not being cared for, which gradually leads to its destruction. There is no special point in going to the city, a maximum of 30 minutes walk, but you can swim in the river, there is a beach, but there is a strong current, you need to be careful.