East Kazakhstan is physiographically a diverse region of north-central Asia encompassing a broad array of geomorphic zones and geo-ecosystems from the western open steppes to the interior arid basins with wind-sculptured surfaces of the surrounding rocky highlands aligned by the high alpine mountain ranges. The complex regional geological history gave rise to a mosaic of impressive landforms located within a relatively small area. The extraordinary relief with many unique geo-sites was generated by dynamic processes associated with the late Cainozoic orogenesis in conjunction with the past climatic variations. The cyclicity of bedrock weathering and mass sediment transfer are manifested by Mesozoic fossiliferous formations, large sand dune fields, and loess-palaeosol-cryogenic series providing archives of the Quaternary evolution. Pleistocene glaciations followed by cataclysmic floods from the released ice-dammed lakes during the recessional glacier stages have produced an exceptional imprint in the mountain areas. Many archaeological localities and historic monuments, some being a part of the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage, are associated with the most prominent topographic places. Geo-tourism focusing on the most exquisite landscapes and spectacular geological settings is the new trend in the country with still minor activities that take advantage of the region’s supreme geoheritage potential. The great geo-diversity accentuates the touristic value of this still marginally explored geographic area. Reconnaissance, documentation, and publicity of the most unique geo-sites and geo-parks provide an impetus for their registration in the national and international nature heritage protection programs under proper geo-environmental conservation policies.

从表面上看，哈萨克斯坦东部是亚洲中北部的一个多元化地区，涵盖了从西部开放草原到内部干旱盆地的各种地貌带和地缘生态系统，周围是高耸的高山山脉，周围是岩石岩石高地的风塑表面。复杂的区域地质历史在相对较小的区域内形成了令人印象深刻的地貌马赛克。与晚期新生代造山运动有关的动力学过程，加上过去的气候变化，产生了许多独特地理位置的非凡浮雕。基岩风化和大量沉积物转移的周期性表现为中生代化石地层，大沙丘田和黄土-古土壤-低温成因系列，为第四纪演化提供了档案。在冰川消退期，更新世的冰川以及随后释放的冰封湖泊的灾难性洪水在山区产生了特殊的影响。许多考古地区和历史古迹，其中一些是联合国教科文组织世界自然与文化遗产的一部分，与最著名的地形地带有关。专注于最精美的景观和壮观的地质环境的地质旅游是该国的新趋势，而利用该地区最高地理遗产潜力的活动仍然很少。巨大的地域多样性突出了这个仍很少开发的地理区域的旅游价值。侦察，文档，