Irtysh River.
Kazakhstan rivers & lakes. The Biggest rivers in Kazakhstan
Black Irtysh river flows into Zaisan lake in the east, flowing out of China. The river flows through exotic desert landscapes. Right bank is steep and abrupt. The left is gently sloping with sandy beaches.  River flood-lands are overgrown with wood, consisting of great poplar and shrubs. It's a kingdom of boars, roe-deer and pheasants. The river is notable for excellent fishing. The weight of a pike in the river amounts to 12-15 kg. Zander and perch are also available to fish.
Near the China border one can observe a splendid geological nature memorial - Ashutas (translation from Kazakh - bitter, solt stone), composed of bright clays of intricate shapes.
We move northwards to the spurs of South Altai. Again we drive on the asphalted road that leads us to high Altai mountains. It is a habitat of very rare and endangered species - Altai mountain sheep - argali (Ovis ammon ammon Linnaeus, 1758), which is included in the Red Book of International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).
 This is the only natural habitat of argali in Kazakhstan, represented by mountain steppe landscapes. Westwards from the road, in canyon, a wild mountain river flows - the Kaldzhir, in which taimen, umber, Siberian tench, uskuchare found - excellent trophy for sport fishermen.
Ferry crossing
It is located practically at the territory of Kaluzhdun reserve.
The breadth of the ferry crossing at this place is about 5 km. The banks are steppe mountain. In the south - Narymskiy mountain range of South Altai raises. During the ferry crossing one can observe a picturesque view. Ferry crossing duration is half an hour. The ferry is safe.
The ferry varies the trip and make the way less tiring and more diverse.
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