Natural Wonder · Almaty, Kazakhstan
Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon, also known as the Sharyn Canyon is a canyon on the Charyn River in Kazakhstan.
Photo: Bgag via Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Length | Length: 154 km |
| Coordinates | 43.3581° N, 79.0925° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Charyn Canyon is known for
Charyn Canyon, also known as the Sharyn Canyon is a canyon on the Charyn River in Kazakhstan.
About Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon, also known as the Sharyn Canyon is a canyon on the Charyn River in Kazakhstan. It is located about 200 km (120 mi) east of Almaty, close to the Kazakh–Chinese border. The canyon is roughly 154 km (96 mi) in length. It is part of the Charyn National Park established on 23 February 2004 and is located within the territory of the Uygur, Raiymbek, and Enbekshikazakh Districts of the Almaty Region.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Almaty |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Almaty International Airport (ALA) |
| Distance from the airport | 104.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Almaty International Airport (ALA) · Almaty, Kazakhstan · 103.0 miles away
- Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) · Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan · 132.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Charyn Canyon?
Charyn Canyon, also known as the Sharyn Canyon is a canyon on the Charyn River in Kazakhstan.
Where is Charyn Canyon located?
Charyn Canyon is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 43.3581° N, 79.0925° E.
How do I get to Charyn Canyon?
The nearest town is Almaty, and the nearest airport is Almaty International Airport (ALA), about 104.6 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charyn_Canyon — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2231598 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.