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Two mountain destinations within an hour of central Almaty — a turquoise lake at 2,511 m and a ski resort at 2,260 m — and how to drive to both in one day.

The full driving guide to Charyn Canyon — the 215 km route from Almaty, road conditions, the Valley of Castles walk and what to carry.

Eight drives from Almaty with distances, driving times and the car category each route needs — from a 30-minute mountain climb to a three-day canyon loop.