Explore the Mystical Singing Dune

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Zhezkazgan, head southeast on A. K. Kuatbekov Street towards A. K. Kuatbekova Street. Continue straight until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto K. Tashkent Street. Walk for about 1.5 kilometers until you reach the intersection with Zh. Ospanov Street. Turn left onto Zh. Ospanov Street and continue for another kilometer. You will see signs indicating the direction to Singing Dune. Follow the signs for approximately 6 kilometers until you reach the entrance to the dune area. Once there, be prepared for a short hike to reach the top of the Singing Dune.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local shops in Zhezkazgan. Start from the main square and head southeast on A. K. Kuatbekov Street. Continue straight until you reach the roundabout, then take the first exit onto K. Tashkent Street. Cycle for about 1.5 kilometers, then turn left onto Zh. Ospanov Street. Follow this road for about 1 kilometer, then look for signs that direct you to Singing Dune. It's approximately 6 kilometers from this point. The ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes, and be sure to wear a helmet for safety.

• Public Transport

  Take bus number 3 from the central bus station in Zhezkazgan. The bus will take you towards the outskirts of the city. Get off at the stop near the intersection of Zh. Ospanov Street and K. Tashkent Street. From there, you will need to walk about 6 kilometers following the signs to Singing Dune. The bus runs every 30 minutes, so check the timetable for the next departure. Make sure to have some local currency for the bus fare.