You can get from Alma-Ata in three hours. 290 km. For the most part, the road is 4+, you can drive to cruise control. Only two small sections of 15-17 kilometers of old asphalt.
The entrance is directly to the lake, as in the photo, then go down.
You can go upstream of the Chilik River to the middle and upper lakes.
A great place, we should appreciate that we have such a wonderful place in Kazakhstan. Complete harmony with nature, its beauty is not inferior to Alpine meadows. Sometimes we don't appreciate what's under our noses. We went with friends and filmed content soon on our YouTube channel
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Альфия К.
Level 6 Local Expert
August 19, 2023
We were there for the first time, we really liked it, we did not regret that we went, the nature is impressive.
The road has become simply beautiful. The infrastructure is being built. We need to improve people's service and culture.
But the lake itself is a godsend. Beautiful nature
The lake is beautiful, but tourists, as always, are uncultured, there is garbage all around. It feels like we've arrived at a city park. Lots of buses, people scurrying back and forth.
I didn't understand the buzz from Kolsai, I drove so much to find myself at a similar location from Bao or Lake Issyk, someone likes it, I personally didn't have any effect on you, you can watch it once, I definitely won't go a second time!
Still, you are amazed at the beauty of our places. Sometimes, because of people's laziness, we do not see the beautiful things around us! Nature is the best thing we can see and enjoy.
A very beautiful lake. The clear water is bright brown in color. Large parking lot. It's a good road. There is a place to eat. Boat rental and horseback riding.