The Singing Dune, the main attraction of the Altyn-Emel National Park, makes an unusual sound in dry weather.
The Aktau Mountains ("white mountains") are a natural geopark and a major landmark of Altyn-Emel.
Katutau ("frozen mountains") are the remains of an ancient volcano in the form of hills of hardened lava.
Kosbastau, the desert oasis with 700-year-old willow and warm radon springs.
The place where Shoqan Walikhanov, a famous Kazakh traveler, stayed with his expedition.
Dzhungarian Alatau: scenic trails for trekking, ancient rock art, and healing springs.
The Kalkans: ancient "shields" of the Singing Dune, an extinct volcano, and Earth's living chronicle.
