Abakan is the capital of the Republic of Khakassia, forming the municipality of the same name with the status of an urban district. It is the only settlement in its composition. There are many attractions in the city and its surrounding areas that attract the attention of tourists.
Many parents are often concerned about the question: where to go with the child? There are places in the capital of Khakassia that are sure to evoke positive emotions in children. Where can you go in Abakan? The article presents the most interesting and popular places in the city.
History Pages
These places have quite an ancient history. Settlements located in the vicinity of the mouth of the Abakan River have been known since the Bronze Age. The locals called this hill Akh-Tigei (white crown) due to the fact that a huge number of birch bark yurts of nomads stood in this place. At the very foot of the mountain Samokhval was once a stone Hun fortress. In the 1st century BC, Li Ling's palace was built for a prisoner 8 kilometers up the river. Chinese commander.
The village of Ust-Abakanskoye arose in 1780. In the XIX century, after the introduction in 1822 of the charter on the management of foreigners, the village was transformed into the center of the Kachinskaya Steppe Duma, which is the self-government body of the Khakass. The settlement became the center of the Ust-Abakansky volost (Minusinsk district of the Yenisei province) in 1913.
Sights and entertainment facilities of Abakan
Where to go in Abakan in the first place? There are a lot of interesting places - both natural and man-made - in Abakan. They are both in the city center and in its environs. Here you can see amazing caves and historical fortresses, the nature of the protected area and wonderful lakes, as well as visit places for children's entertainment with the whole family. Among the cultural institutions, the most popular are the Khakass Museum of Local Lore, the Abakan Art Gallery and others.
Below are the most popular and visited places by tourists.
Khakassky Nature Reserve
This place is attractive for nature lovers. The huge state natural reserve, called Khakassky, was created relatively recently, in 1999. It is organized on the basis of two protected areas: "Chazy" and "Small Abakan". Its main task is to protect mountain steppe and forest ecosystems.
You can enter the territory of the protected area only with a special pass or by prior agreement with the route administration.
Kashkulak Cave
Where elsego to Abakan? Lovers of nature and adventure can relax and have a good time by visiting this interesting place. The cave is a karst formation formed in the northern part of the Kuznetsk Alatau (mountain range). Its depth is 49 meters, and the length of all underground passages in general will equal approximately 820 m.
In previous centuries it was used by local shamans as a place of worship. You can still see traces of bonfires here. The locals called it the Cave of the Black Devil, and this is due to the fact that especially highly sensitive people in this place have some hallucinations. And today, local sorcerers and shamans conduct their ritual rites there.
Lakes
Where to go in Abakan to combine business with he alth benefits? For this there are lakes Tus and Bele. The first, with an area of about three square kilometers, has such a high concentration of s alt that most of it, when dissolved, will precipitate 30 cm thick. Due to the uniqueness of the water, this lake is used for medicinal purposes. There is a natural spring in the northern part of the reservoir, the water of which can be used for drinking.
Lake Bele is located on the territory of the Shirinsky district. It consists of two parts: Small and Big Bele, connected by a narrow channel. The water in the lake is mineralized, alkaline, sulfate-chloride, containing sodium sulfate. It is similar in its composition to the waters of the springs of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. The uniqueness of the area lies in the combinationlake air and dry steppe climate, which makes this place very he althy. According to one legend, Bele arose at the site of a fight between a giant bird and an ancient mighty hero.
Both lakes have sandy and sandy-gravel, well-equipped beaches, convenient for swimming and relaxing.
Abakan Zoo
Where to go with a child in Abakan? Of course, to the zoo. In 1972, a zoological park was founded, located on a former wasteland, near the shops of the Abakan meat-packing plant. The creation of a living corner by the inhabitants of the city contributed to its foundation, in which only aquarium fish, several wavy parrots and a polar owl originally lived. Then a lion cub, two macaws and a Scottish pony appeared in the zoo.
Abakan Zoo today is called the "Wildlife Center" and is a Republican State Institution.
Puppet Theater "Fairy Tale"
Where to go in Abakan on weekends to have a cultural holiday with the whole family? Going to the puppet theater is a great way to relax with children. According to scientists, such an institution harmoniously develops the child, helps to expand the imagination and improves the ability to create words.
The Abakan puppet theater called "Fairy Tale" shows performances for children aged 3 to 12 years. The troupe is constantly updating its repertoire.
Trampoline Center
Where to go in Abakan toget new positive emotions? You can do this by engaging in wonderful sports entertainment - trampoline jumping. "Jolly Jump" is a trampoline center that has 5 professional and 4 amateur trampolines, as well as a foam pit.
A child who spends time in such a place becomes more active, his coordination and motor skills improve, and his mood and appetite increase.
Eaglet Park
In the summer you can visit the Orlyonok children's park, which has been delighting kids with its wonderful attractions for 85 years. Their number continues to grow every year. Today, the park has 11 rides, the newest of which is the Autodrom. In addition, there are also playgrounds.
Many generations of children have grown up considering Orlyonok Park as their favorite place.
Reviews
Most tourists really like the city. An important positive point is that the road to the airport takes only 20 minutes. Many attractions are located in the central part of the city, although there is also something to see on the periphery.
Tourists note the order and cleanliness on the streets of the city, as well as a large number of monuments and park areas. Mountain sports enthusiasts also like the city, as there are many places where you can go skiing and snowboarding.
