The Republic of Khakassia, whose sights are famous throughout Russia, has always attracted tourists. What is interesting to see here?
"Chests" - a beautiful mountain range
"Chests" is a real miracle of nature. The massif, consisting of several outlier mountains reaching a height of about 200 meters, attracts everyone's attention. The first "chest" is of greatest interest. He is crowned with several outliers. One resembles a chest, while the others resemble walls. Scientists have made many assumptions about the purpose of this place. They believe that this could be an old observatory, and a platform for flying saucers, and a cult place.
Here you can see cave paintings, there is also a site with amazing acoustics (even if you say something in a whisper, it will spread tens of meters), it is impossible not to notice the stone buildings, which, as some archaeologists believe, were used by our ancestors to observe beyond the moon, the sun and the stars. This historical and natural monument is located in the Shirinsky and Ordzhonikidze districts. Some even believe that all the sights of Khakassia fade in front of the "Chests".
Salbyk Barrow
This is a unique monument related to the Tagar culture. One of the most famous Dinlin rulers was buried here with his whole family. The mound is surrounded by a fence consisting of stone blocks, giant slabs are in an upright position. Their weight is 20-60 tons. But this place is not only remarkable for the Salbyk barrow. Also nearby are other majestic tombs of the rulers of ancient states located on the territory of the Middle Yenisei. To see these historical monuments with your own eyes, you should go to the Kamyzyak steppe. The distance from Abakan to the mounds is only 60 kilometers. Such sights of Khakassia are of interest to many residents of our country.
Tus - a wonderful natural reservoir
The name of this lake in translation from the Khakass language means salt. It is located 30 kilometers from the village of Shira, it is surrounded by a hilly steppe. The lake can be called unusual because of its highly mineralized water, the concentration of which is about the same as that of the Dead Sea, located in Israel. Tus is also famous for its healing mud. Experts say that the healing elements of this lake have a positive effect on the human body, strengthening, in particular, the immune system. The best place to go to see local attractions is Shira. Khakassia can be proud of this village with its wonderful lake.
Khankul Lake
This natural reservoir is located near the railway station called "Khankul". The distance from Abakan to the lake is 60 kilometers. Khankul has an oblong shape, its length is approximately 700 meters. Of course, this is not very much. And the greatest depth is about 4 meters. Khankul is located at the foot of a low mountain range, around it stretches for many kilometers a steppe with a huge number of hills. Its eastern part is plowed, and the fields almost come close to the lake.
To preserve the healing properties of Hankul, he was included in the list of specially protected Khakass natural zones. Not far from the lake, mineral water is produced, which is sold under the same name. Some people want to not only see the sights of Khakassia, but also try local products. The best option is to buy this healing water, because it is very useful for the body.
Gorgeous Bele
This lake is the largest mineral body of water located in the Minusinsk depression. Moreover, nowhere else in Eastern Siberia is anything like this. Bele is located near Lake Shira and the village of Pearl. The lake is located in the intermountain depression of the Jirim steppe, famous for its hills and the absence of any vegetation. However, the conservation zone is notable for the fact that beyond the mountains grow pines and firs, protected by them from winds raging in the steppe. People come to nature to take a break from the bustle of the city, but there are no trees where they stop. Around only the steppe with small hills. Tourists not only bathe in the salty bluish Bele, but also play sports, make bonfires, fireworks and dance the night away. There are so many beautiful natural reservoirs on the territory of the republic that you involuntarily think about the fact that the real sights of Khakassia are lakes.
Menhirs
When traveling through the expanses of Khakassia, you can notice a large number of menhirs. These are stone figures used by our ancestors to perform religious rituals and sacrifices. It was also believed that they are able to heal from all kinds of diseases. The sights of Khakassia are certainly worthy of attention. Once visiting this wonderful land, it is already impossible to forget it.