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Kyzyl Kum Desert (Kazakhstan)
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Kyzyl Kum Desert (Kazakhstan)
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This is the southern part of the country, below the city of Kyzylorda, where vast arid plains or dune-covered expanses extend into Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Here, you’ll encounter a few oases and "desert castles" from the Silk Road era. Locally, you can take camel treks or spend nights in a yurt.
Overview of the Kyzyl Kum Desert
This is the southern part of Kazakhstan, below the city of Kyzylorda, where vast arid plains or dune-covered expanses extend into Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Here, you’ll encounter a few oases and "desert castles" from the Silk Road era. Locally, you can take camel treks or spend nights in a yurt.
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