Charyn State National Natural Park is created for the purpose of preservation natural landscapes, which have special ecological, historical and aesthetic value. Owing to favorable combination of territories, included as parts of the National Park, which are different on their functional purpose, they can be used in the scientific, educational, cultural and recreational purposes. The park territory includes a Sharyn River valley.

Lake Kaindy is in a coniferous forest, at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, in the region of the Kungei-Alatau mountains. The name of the lake was given by an artificial birch grove located next to the lakes. Lake Kuindy, about 400 m long and almost 30 m deep, was formed as a result of natural disasters: water flooded the gorge, forming a natural gate in the very middle of the lake. Coniferous trees rise up, not completely flooded, their dried tops rise above the water

Kolsay Lakes – one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. These lakes are located at heights 1800, 2250 and 2700 metres above sea level. They are distinguished by the unique mountain watershed consisting of three natural zones and amazing variety of rare plants and animals. Kolsay Lakes are considered a pearl of Northern Tien-Shan located in 300 km from Almaty city.