Nature & landscapes
Skazka: Fairy Tale Canyon
Skazka, or Fairy Tale Canyon, is a compact landscape of coloured ridges and weathered rock near Issyk-Kul’s southern shore.
Photo: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicenseSkazka, or Fairy Tale Canyon, is a compact landscape of coloured ridges and weathered rock near Issyk-Kul’s southern shore. Its appeal is in changing viewpoints: familiar-looking silhouettes appear and disappear as you walk through the folds of the terrain. It can fit into a south-shore journey without a high mountain expedition, but the ground is loose and exposed. Wear shoes with grip, carry water and avoid climbing delicate formations. Soft light brings out the colours, while a clear view towards the lake connects the canyon with its wider setting.
Plan your visit
Getting there
Approach from the southern lakeshore road followed by a short walk.
When to visit
May–October; check local weather before travel.
Good to know
Confirm local access, opening arrangements and any entry rules before travel. Respect protected sites and local communities; leave the place as you found it.
Photo gallery
10 photos · select to enlarge
Photo credits & licences
Photo: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicensePhoto: Bruno Rijsman · CC BY 2.0 · Source · LicenseLocation on the map
Location: Skazka: Fairy Tale Canyon
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