natural wonder
Aksu Canyon
A 500m-deep gorge slicing through the Aksu-Zhabagly reserve, Central Asia's oldest, with tulip meadows on the rim in April and a steep path to the river.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Turkistan, Kazakhstan · Asia
Aksu sits on the route: 25 minutes from Sayram, 36km from Aksu Canyon.
Aksu is a town located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. With a population of 26,115, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Aksu sits in Kazakhstan. It's in the Asia/Almaty time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aksu to your route.
On 25 December 2012, an Antonov An-72 military transport aircraft operated by the Kazakh Armed Forces crashed about 20 km (12 mi) from the city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, where the aircraft was preparing to land. All 27 people on board died in the crash.
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Aksu is located in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, Asia. The coordinates are 42.4219 latitude, 69.8271 longitude.
Aksu has a population of approximately 26,115 people, making it a town in Kazakhstan.
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A 500m-deep gorge slicing through the Aksu-Zhabagly reserve, Central Asia's oldest, with tulip meadows on the rim in April and a steep path to the river.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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