The Passenger

Altyn-Emel National Park in Kazakhstan is a remarkable destination for travelers seeking unique natural phenomena and diverse landscapes. Spanning over half a million hectares, the park preserves a fascinating mixture of desert, steppe, canyon, and mountain environments. One of its most extraordinary features is the singing dunes – a towering mass of quartz sand approximately 1.5 kilometers long and up to 120 meters high. These dunes produce an eerie, low humming sound when the dry sand grains rub together as the wind moves them, a rare phenomenon found only in a few places worldwide. The sound can carry for kilometers, creating a surreal atmosphere for visitors.

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Kök-Töbe, often called the ‚green hill‘, rises over Алматы as a beloved symbol and vantage point for locals and visitors alike. Historically, this hill has served various purposes, from being a gathering spot before the Soviet era to acquiring its current reputation as a recreation area. In the 1960s, city leaders transformed it into a park, adding infrastructure that made it accessible and inviting. The installation of the cable car in the mid-1960s marked the start of its popularity, with further revitalization projects in the 2000s expanding both its attractions and amenities.

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The Panfilov park in Алматы is one of the city’s most beloved and historically rich green spaces, spanning around 18 hectares in the city center. It dates back to the late 19th century, originally established as a city garden over an old cemetery site. Over decades, the park’s name evolved several times – from Starokladbischensky park to Pushkin garden and Lenin park – before receiving its current designation in 1942. This renaming honored the heroic 28 Panfilov guardsmen, soldiers from Алматы and nearby regions who fought valiantly during World War II.

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