Lake Kaindy, located in Kazakhstan, has trees that grow upside down. An earthquake in 1911 created a natural dam that slowly filled with rainwater. The trees that were damaged during the earthquake began to slowly disappear under the water while being filled with rainwater. Today, this lake, nestled in the forested area of the Tianshan Mountains, invites you to visit it and venture into a surreal underwater world.
Kaindy freshwater lake, which he did created an earthquake in 1911, is home to a number of fir trees that beckon all you divers to explore an entire forest submerged in pure water. The earthquake created a natural dam, which slowly filled with rainwater over the years, and according to the representatives of the tourist board in the city of Almaty, damaged trees submerged under water.
While the petrified steel looks downright fascinating above the water, the scene is even more so fascinating underwater. They have fir trees 100 years later still needles, which is helped by the cooler water temperature of the lake, which is located at more than 1,900 meters above sea level.
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It's a lake a popular location for divers, who are looking for an underwater oasis full of lush remains, and the clear mountain water allows you to see an even more surprising scene in the depths of the lake. Otherwise, the lake is known for its vibrant, changing colors between turquoise and emerald green (depending on the light), thanks to the many minerals, when it is lime, that have accumulated over time under water.
The almost 4 kilometer long lake is located approximately 15 kilometers from the famous Kolsai National Park with many lakes, but it is best to visit it from late spring to early autumn, when you can admire the flora and fauna that surrounds it.
