Timeline
20:15
Head to the village of Sagsai for the Altai Kazakh Eagle Festival. Admission is US$30 and the event is held over 2 days in the 3rd weekend of September. Check the route, as the village is 45 minutes from Ölgii.
20:45
Grab a snack or drink from the food stalls available at the festival grounds.
21:00
Find a spot to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the NW at 21:00, casting golden light that starts around 20:12.
Local tip
The festival features traditional Kazakh horse games and handicrafts. You can also stay in gers if you wish to extend your visit.
Check before you go
- The festival is only held on the 3rd weekend of September.
- Admission costs US$30.
- Transport to Sagsai is required; check the route from Ölgii.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ölgii (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).