Salam Tourism Magazine 21 | Page 116

117 The land of the lakes attracts tourists with its magical charm The land of the rivers has plenty of mysterious secrets. For centuries it has been a pathway for many tribes. As a result the Great Silk Road came into being the main line of the Silk Route on the territory lay across the country’s south. The route represents a unique complex of historical and architectural monuments, and a large variety of unique tourist attractions, which was formed in the Almaty region. Convenient tourist trails for nature lovers along Lake Issyk fed by the Issyk River reveal a picturesque valley with beautiful landscaping, waterfalls and rivers.