Kekesuli Lake
可可苏里
A plateau wetland lake beside the S226 highway, with more than twenty reed islands drifting with the wind, where wild ducks and grey cranes gather in summer and autumn.
Kekesuli is Kazakh for “light green lake” and is also known as Wild Duck Lake. It lies about 30 kilometres south of Koktokay town, beside the S226 highway. The lake covers about 2 square kilometres with an average depth of about 2 metres. More than twenty reed islands float on the lake and slowly drift with the wind. In summer and autumn, thousands of wild ducks, grey cranes, and ruddy shelducks gather here. Wooden boardwalks and viewing platforms along the shore are good for birdwatching and reflection photography, and boat tours are also available. It is part of the Koktokay scenic area and is usually visited on the drive between Koktokay and Fuyun, taking about an hour.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00