The Republic of Khakassia, whose sights are famous throughout Russia, has always attracted tourists. What interesting things can be seen here?
"Chests" - the most beautiful mountain range
"Chests" are a real miracle of nature. The massif, consisting of several remnant mountains, reaching a height of about 200 meters, attracts everyone's attention. Of greatest interest is the first "chest". It is crowned with several remnants. One resembles a chest, while the others are fortress walls. Scientists have put forward many assumptions regarding the purpose of this place. They believe that it could be an old observatory, and a platform for flying saucers, and a cult place.
Here you can see rock paintings, there is also an area with amazing acoustics (even if you say something in a whisper, it will spread for tens of meters), it is impossible not to notice stone structures, which, as some archaeologists believe, in the aggregate were used by our ancestors to observe the moon, sun and stars. This historical and natural monument is located in the Shirinsky and Ordzhonikidze districts. Some evenbelieve that all the sights of Khakassia fade before the "Chests".
Salbyk barrow
This is a unique monument related to the Tagar culture. One of the most famous Dinlin rulers is buried here along with his entire family. The mound is surrounded by a fence consisting of stone blocks, giant slabs are in a vertical position. Their weight is 20-60 tons. But this place is remarkable not only for the Salbyk mound. Also nearby are other majestic tombs of the rulers of ancient states located on the territory of the Middle Yenisei. To see these historical monuments with your own eyes, you should go to the Kamyzyak steppe. The distance from Abakan to the mounds is only 60 kilometers. Such sights of Khakassia are of interest to many residents of our country.
Tus is a wonderful natural reservoir
The name of this lake, translated from the Khakas language, means s alt. It is located 30 kilometers from the village of Shira, surrounded by hilly steppe. The lake can be called unusual because of its highly mineralized water, the concentration of which is about the same as that of the Dead Sea, located in Israel. Tus is also famous for its healing mud. Experts say that the healing elements of this lake have a positive effect on the human body, strengthening, in particular, the immune system. The best place to go after seeing the local sights is Shira. Khakassia can be proud of this village with itswonderful lake.
Lake Khankul
This natural reservoir is located near the railway station called "Khankul". The distance from Abakan to the lake is 60 kilometers. Khankul has an oblong shape, its length is approximately 700 meters. Of course, this is not very much. And the greatest depth is about 4 meters. Khankul is located at the foot of a low mountain range, around it the steppe with a huge number of hills stretches for many kilometers. Its eastern part has been plowed up, and the fields come close to the shore of the lake.
To preserve the healing properties of Khankul, it was included in the list of specially protected Khakass natural areas. Not far from the lake, mineral water is mined, which is sold under the same name. Some want not only to see the sights of Khakassia, but also to try local products. The best option would be to buy this healing water, because it is very useful for the body.
Gorgeous Bele
This lake is the largest mineral reservoir located in the Minusinsk basin. Moreover, there is nothing like it anywhere in Eastern Siberia. Bele is located near Lake Shira and the village of Zhemchuzhny. The lake is located in the intermountain depression of the Dzhirim steppe, famous for its hills and the absence of any vegetation. However, the nature protection zone is notable for the fact that pines and fir trees grow behind the mountains, protected by them from the winds raging in the steppe. People come to nature to take a break frombustle of the city, but where they stop, there are no trees. Around only the steppe with small hills. Tourists not only bathe in the s alty bluish Bela, but also play sports games, make fires, set off fireworks and dance the night away. There are so many beautiful natural reservoirs on the territory of the republic that you involuntarily think that the real sights of Khakassia are lakes.
Mengirs
While traveling through the expanses of Khakassia, you can see a large number of menhirs. These are stone figures used by our ancestors to perform religious rituals and sacrifices. It was also believed that they were able to heal from all sorts of diseases. The sights of Khakassia are certainly worthy of attention. Once visiting this wonderful land, it is already impossible to forget it.
