It is located 129 kilometers (80 mi) east-southeast of the city of Almaty and is 2,000 meters (6,600 ft) above sea level.

It is located 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level, 130 kilometres (81 mi) east of Almaty.

[citation needed] The lake is also known for ice diving and trout fishing in the winter season.

[4][5] The Kaindy river flows into the lake, passing through a two-sided rock face about 20 meters high.

The upper part of the trees protruding from the water lost their side branches and bark, and the wood turned white.