Kazakhstan's Pink Lake

The Pink Lake Kobeituz is located in the Akmola region and it turns to pink color every few years. It is believed that the pink color of the water is created by the salt resistant microalga called “Dunaliella brackish” as the same microalgae produces this famous pink color in several other lakes that are located in Australia and Canada. Kobeituz is a tiny lake lie next to the Ereimentau town in about 160 km away from Astana. 

In the Kazakh language, “Kobei” translates as multiply, and “tuz” is a salt, which can give you a clue about the properties of the lake. Moreover, the healing effects of mud and salt are very popular here. Since the lake turns pink only every few years, nobody knows for sure when the next phenomenon occurs. The Kakzakh pink lake is shallow, so you can go there even with children without hesitation. In the middle of summer, you can lie down in the water and sunbathe while floating around. The water is very salty so if you put your hand or any object into the water, a white cover appears on top very soon. If you wish to swim properly, you can go to Lake Teniz which is located nearby the pink Kobeituz lake.