How deep is Charyn Canyon? Compared with Baiterek, the Eiffel Tower and Burj Khalifa
"150–300 metres" is hard to picture. So let us stand familiar landmarks next to it: Baiterek, Khan Shatyr, the Eiffel Tower and Almaty's TV tower.
Verified: 2026-10
The closest match is Almaty TV Tower
It stands 371.5 m tall — almost exactly Charyn’s maximum depth of 370 m per park materials. At its deepest the canyon wall is as tall as the tower on Kok-Tobe; at the 300 m upper bound of the reference range almost three Baitereks stacked on top of each other would fit.
Statue of Liberty ground to torch, with pedestal
Baiterek with spire; observation deck at 97 m
Khan Shatyr with spire; the tent itself is 90 m
Eiffel Tower to the tip
Almaty TV Tower on Kok-Tobe hill
Burj Khalifa architectural height
Why three depth figures
Canyon depth is measured from the plateau rim to the river and changes along the canyon. Reference sources give 150–300 m; park materials give up to 370 m at some points. That is why the diagram above switches between three options and the table shows ranges.
Feeling the depth on site
Walk down into the Valley of Castles and look up. For comparisons with other canyons see Charyn vs the world’s canyons.