Most Popular Summer Destination – Batabat plateau VIDEO
Nakhchivan, September 4, AZERTAC
From AZERTAC’s “If I Were a Tourist” series: Batabat plateau.
The Batabat plateau, located in the Shahbuz district of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, is believed to be extremely popular among tourists, particularly during the summer season.
The “Zorbulaq” and the “Uzan ada” (floating island) sites of the Batabat Lake, which is located 2500 meters above the sea level, captivate the viewers. The total water capacity of the lake is 3 million cubic meters. The Gonagormaz, the Sabatkechmaz, the Takali, the Ayrigar, and the Chaldagh Mountains encircle Batabat, giving it more majestic, colorful, and eye-catching view. Many of the 2,899 plant species found in Batabat are endemic, including variously colored and fragrant irises, Oriental tulips, fragrant wild carnations, orchids, and paradoxical irises. This is exactly why the beekeepers have been obtaining high-quality honey here for centuries. At this time of year, you can bump into hardworking beekeepers and beekeeping products everywhere in the plateau. The people inhabiting the region are long-livers. Because the air and water here are crystal clear, and the people living healthy lives by consuming natural foods.
With its unparalleled beauty, Batabat has become a source of inspiration for poets and writers every now and then.
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