The Sievers Apple Quest in the Dzungarian Alatau

Aigerim takes a day trip into the Dzungarian Alatau to find the wild Sievers apple, the ancestor of the domesticated apple. She visits a national park, eats lunch, and reflects on the journey northeast as her time in Taldykorgan winds down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Dzungarian Alatau, Zhongar-Alatau National Park, Burkhan-Bulak waterfall, Zhasylkol lake, Kabanbai village, Zhetysu Monument, Zhastar Park. Covered: Wild apples and Sievers apple search, Zhongar-Alatau National Park scenery and logistics, Dzungarian Alatau day trip driving and costs, Provincial city reflections and rhythm, Onward travel planning to Semey. Chapters:00:00 Dzungarian Alatau02:30 Burkhan-Bulak waterfall04:07 Taldykorgan06:03 Zhetysu Monument08:01 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kazakhstan #Taldykorgan #Zhetysu #DzungarianAlatau #ZhongarAlatau #SieversApple #WildApple #AppleAncestor #KazakhstanTravel #CentralAsia #Almaty #NationalPark #HikingKazakhstan #KazakhCuisine #BurkhanBulak #SevenRivers #TravelDiaries #Steppe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/