Story: A week in Mangystau, Kazakhstan.

A walk along the coast of the Caspian Sea, Aktau.

Day one

A hike through the Saura & Tamshaly Canyons and a visit to the Taras Shevchenko museum.

Day two

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Zhygylgan (the “fallen land”), underground mosques, and sacred springs.

Day 3, morning

Shakpak Ata Sai & Kapamsay Canyon.

Day 3, afternoon

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Torysh, the Valley of Balls.

Day 4, morning

The Kokala tract, Mount Sherkala & Airakty-Shomanai (The Valley of Castles).

Day 4, afternoon

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The Black Canyon & the Tuzbair Solonchak salt flat, Kyzylsai State Natural Park

Day 5

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Tuzbair Salt Flat, Kyzylkup tract, and Mount Bokty.

Day 6, morning

The Bozzhyra tract & fangs.

Day 6, afternoon

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Mount Bokty, the Kyzylkup tract, and the road back to Aktau.

Day 7