At specific times of the year, you can trek from Shymbulak to the foot of the Bogdanovich Glacier in Kazakhstan, where surreal ice formations await.

As sunlight filters through, the shifting shapes and hues create a mesmerizing spectacle, leaving visitors in awe of nature’s artistry.

Credits: Tommaso Aguzzi (@tomaguzzi, Italy)

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