Moon Canyon
Лунный каньон
A barren canyon of grey-white mudstone in Charyn National Park, its landscape as desolate as the lunar surface and far less crowded than Castle Valley.
Moon Canyon lies in the southern part of Charyn National Park. Grey-white and pale yellow mudstone has been carved by wind and rain into layers of ridges, gullies and spires, and the scenery resembles the surface of the Moon. A lookout point offers panoramic views, and a path along the canyon floor allows walking. Most classic two-day tours stop here on the way to Sati Village. Off-road or high-clearance vehicles are needed, as road conditions are rough. The ticketing system is the same as at Castle Valley, so check the national park's official announcements. There is no shade, so bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Black Canyon Viewpoint
- Charyn Canyon
- Temirlik Canyon
- Charyn Ash Grove
- Lake Kaindy
- Saty
- Kolsai Lake 2
- Kolsai Lakes