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Shymbulak (near Almaty). Шымбулак (около Алматы).


Mt. Shymbulak ski resort area View from about halfway up the nearby dam site The road to Almatinka Gorge A winding mountain road A park ranger’s cabin The hike followed highways, roads, and dirt paths (photo by Roger) Part of the trail Roadside rest stop Part of the western arm of the Tien Shan mountain range

Route to Almaty by night train along the Kyrgyz border

Route to Almaty by night train along the Kyrgyz border