Tuyesu Sand Dunes

Tuyesu Dunes stretch for 30 km (19 mi) and provide excellent hiking and viewing opportunities. These sands are constantly shifting posing a threat to settlements, roads, and historical sites. The most endangered is the village of Senek, located nearby. The government is trying to stabilize them by planting vegetation and building fences along the perimeter. Although the sands endanger the community's livelihood, they still attract travelers with their exotic beauty.

How to get there?

The village of Senek, the nearest settlement to the dunes, can be reached from Aktau and Zhanaozen by car. The road from Aktau takes 2.5 hours, the distance is 195 km (121 mi). The road from Zhanaozen takes about 1 hour; the distance is 51 km (32 mi).

Mount Bokty and Bosjira Tract – Mangystau’s most spectacular attractions – are just 20 km (12 mi) and 35 km (22 mi) away respectively, so be sure to visit them too.

Other tourist attractions near the Tuyesu Sand Dunes:

   •    Ustyurt Plateau
   •    Ustyurt Nature Reserve
   •    Bosjira Tract
   •    Shopan Ata Underground Mosque
   •    Sisem Ata Necropolis
   •    Mausoleum of Man Ata
   •    Beket Ata Underground Mosque
   •    Tuzbair Salt Pan
   •    The Village of Senek
   •    The Town of Zhanaozen