Singing Dune, Altyn-Emel

Singing Dune (Altyn-Emel)

Like the Sahara

A sand dune about 150 m high in Altyn-Emel National Park, 300 km from Almaty. In dry weather the sand hums underfoot. This location is in our database: you don't pay for the location, and we handle the permits.

Location fee
Free of charge
From Almaty
300 km, 4 h
Best season
April–June, September–October
Status
National park
Permits
We arrange it, 14 days
Drones
In tourist zones, after registration
Where the crew stays
Guesthouses in Basshi village
Singing Dune ridge against the mountainsSinging Dune from aboveRidge trail to the top of the dune

Good for

Desert scenes, adventures, period films, songs.

Can be combined in one trip

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