One of the "oldest" complexes of water attractions is located in a small and comfortable city in Kazakhstan.
The water park in Kapchagai (photo is presented in the article) is one of the best attractions of the city and the most favorite recreational place for vacationers. You can learn more about it by reading the article.
About Kapchagai
The city is located at the huge reservoir of the same name created on the Ili River (it starts in China). The length of the artificial reservoir is approximately 100 km, and the width is up to 30 km.
There are different versions of the origin of the name "Kapchagay". From the language of ancient Turkic translation means "stone gorge" or "gorge". According to another version, during the raids of the Dzungars, Kaptagai-batyr (Kazakh commander) crossed over the river in this place and wanted to block its channel with sandbags (for Kazakh “cap” - “bag”).
This artificial pond was created to provide the Kapchagai hydroelectric station with water supplies. It should be noted that this power plant has no analogues in the world of structures of this type. This unique "sea" is the city of Kapchagay. The distance from it to the city of Almaty is 76 kilometers. Residents of many cities of Kazakhstan, and not only come to a water park in Kapchagai.
Landmarks
Many people who come to splash around in the water park will be interested in visiting other places of rest and sights of Kapchagai. This place is the most popular among residents not only of Almaty and the region, but of the whole of Kazakhstan.
The entire coast of the reservoir is strewn with numerous recreation areas, mostly private. Fresh and clean air, clear water, beautiful yachts, motor ships, jet skis and many other attributes of water recreation - all this every year attracts a huge number of guests not only from Kazakhstan, but also from abroad.
There are wonderful marine inhabitants: carp, grass carp, bream, pikeperch, asp, crucian carp, snakehead fish, catfish, and crayfish.
The Ili River, which is 100 kilometers long, carries its waters along protected areas. Tourists from many countries annually make rafting on it on rafts from the reservoir itself to Lake Balkhash.
Vacationers who come to Kapchagaya water park can perfectly combine their beach vacation with visiting amazing natural attractions: “Singing Dune” (northeastern coast of the “sea”), alpine pines, mountain lakes of the Dzhungarsky Alatau, Sarayshyk-Atyrau desert without signs of human presence, Issyk Lake -Kul, 2000-year-old rock paintings, relict turanga grove (one of the 2 remaining in the world) and many others. other
Aquapark
Kapchagai is a fairly inexpensive complex, in addition, it has some advantages over other water parks: on its territory you can organize picnics with barbecue and barbecue, respectively, and carry their products.
The water park is a complex of swimming pools (“Laguna” for adults, with jumping towers, Olympic and two children’s), fountains, entertainment and sports grounds, attractions (including Tarzan), different in style of summer cafes. The pride of the complex is the famous 20-meter slide “Shivoli” with 10 paths 64.5 meters long. Near the pools is the restaurant "Island", where you can eat well.
There are alleys and squares on the territory, next to the complex there is a large parking lot, which can simultaneously accommodate 30 buses and 200 cars. There is also a playground for volleyball and tennis, a room with billiards.
A flexible system of discounts is valid for group visits.
How to get there? You can arrive to the Kapchagaya water park from the city of Almaty by shuttle buses from the Saykhat and Sairan bus stations, as well as by train from the Almaty-1 station. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Tourists reviews
What do vacationers say about the water park in Kapchagai? Reviews are mostly positive. According to the residents of Almaty, where there is also a similar complex, it is cheaper to travel and relax in Kapchagai, even if you have to get to it by taxi. For a relatively small entrance fee (only 400 rubles), you can stay on the territory almost all day.
Rest in the Kapchagaya water park, according to tourists, is wonderful both for families with children and for youth companies. A cozy beautiful complex and wonderful steep slides are an indispensable antidepressant. After his visit, the mood improves, and the body is energized for a rather long time.
Here you can relax at affordable prices.