Grigoryevka Gorge (Chon-Ak-Suu)
Григорьевское ущелье
A spruce gorge on the north side that cuts into the Kungey Alatau, with river meadows, yurts and high-altitude lakes, ideal for horseback riding and day hikes.
Grigoryevka Gorge (also called Chon-Ak-Suu Gorge) lies north of Grigoryevka village, about 40 kilometers east of Cholpon-Ata. It follows the Chon-Ak-Suu River deep into the Kungey Alatau. The gorge is covered in spruce forest, meadows and summer herders' yurts, and farther in there are several high-altitude lakes strung along the valley. You can drive into the gorge and then explore on horseback or on foot, drinking mare's milk and eating plov in a yurt. The Semyonovka Gorge to the west has similar scenery and is also worth considering. The mountain roads are bumpy, so hiring a car is recommended. Nights are cold, so bring warm clothes if you stay in a yurt.
Opening hours
All day (summer)
Nearby sights
- Kyrchyn Gorge
- Semenov Gorge (Semyonovka Gorge)
- Bosteri
- Rukh Ordo Cultural Center
- Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs
- Cholpon-Ata Beach
- Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon
- Kaji-Say