Mysterious birch grove

Dancing birches is a birch grove with fancy trunks that are still found on the Northern shore of the lake Burabay.

The curvature of birch trees begins from the roots themselves. Blackened tree trunks are twists in spirals, bent into argali horn, from side to side, wriggling like a snake on fire, and some are freeze, listening to the wild music of nature. At the top, carved leaves fluttered in the wind, soft green. This birch grove is a favorite vacation spot not only for visiting tourists but also for local residents. All who have visited these forests; looking at the curves of old birches, outline the dance of trees. That is probably why this grove called "dancing birches".

All the trees in it are twists in the most unexpected way. What caused this anomaly is unknown, but there is a wonderful legend that is almost unknown both for local residents and for those who come to relax in our region.

Once upon a time, at the foot of mount Burabay, there lived a people. The people who often organized crowded festivals with various competitions, which accompanied by songs and dances. The Khan also wanted to see such cheerful people. However, he could not appear in his own guise, for he knew that once they saw him they would be confused and unable to behave directly. Therefore, he went to the party with only one guard, dressed in ordinary clothes. When the festival was in full swing, the girls ran out into the clearing, one more beautiful than others did. The Khan was so engrossed in such a stunning sight that he forgot himself and ran out exclaiming: "Long live your beauty!” The girls recognized the ruler and were so confused and scared that they froze in the same place, turning into white birches. So the Khan's wish was fulfilled. They froze in the dance and remained to stand, turning into young birches.

"Grove of dancing birches" is one of the most beautiful sights of Burabay resort.

Dancing birches sets up a pleasant and soothing feeling, and touching a birch is considered a blessing for good luck. The wondrous beauty of the "dancing birches", a legend embodied by the nature of Burabay.