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Big Almaty Lake

The Big Almaty Lake, or BAL for short, is a picturesque lake located 20 kilometers from Almaty. The body of water is near the state border with Kyrgyzstan; however, no special permits are required for visiting – and the millions of tourists who have been here are the best proof of that. BAL is nestled in a mountainous area with breathtaking landscapes and fresh air filled with the aroma of fragrant herbs and the crispness of the snow-capped peaks of the Zailiyskiy Alatau.