Okzhetpes Rock
Оқжетпес
A granite mountain about 380 m high on the north shore of the lake, named 'Out of Arrow's Reach' and shaped like a lying elephant. It is Burabay's most famous landmark.
Okzhetpes means 'arrow cannot reach' in Kazakh. Legend says a beautiful girl stood on the cliff top and required suitors to shoot an arrow to hit her headscarf, and no one succeeded. The mountain is made of layered boulders and, seen from the lake, resembles a reclining elephant. You can hike from the foot of the mountain to a viewpoint halfway up, but climbing to the top requires professional gear. The best views are from the lakeshore and Blue Bay, where you can photograph the Mystery Stone in the lake alongside the mountain.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zhumbaktas Rock
- Blue Bay (Golubaya Bukhta)
- Abylai Khan Glade
- Bolektau Viewpoint
- Kenesary Cave
- Lake Burabay (Borovoe)
- Bolshoye Chebachye Lake
- Kokshetau Mountain (Sinyukha)