There are various inlets where visitors can rent a rowing boat or hire an oarsman to take them to the mysterious rock known as Zhumbaktas stone.

BBC: New horizons in Kazakhstan

You need not be an experienced oarsman to get in on the fun: a few minutes training on the first day will teach you all you need to paddle a kayak safely and comfortably with a guided group.

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia | Travel Watch | How to See Paradise with the Help of a Paddle