The True Gem of Ukraine: Why Buki Canyon is Worth Visiting in the Fall.

Buki Canyon in the Cherkasy region is an unparalleled natural beauty of Ukraine.

Tourists appreciate it for its enchanting landscapes and rich history.

The cliffs, vegetation, and the Girskiy Tikich River create an atmosphere of Switzerland.

This canyon impresses with its tranquility and has a special harmony of water, stone, and autumn forest.

Autumn is the ideal Time to visit Buki Canyon, when there are fewer tourists and you can enjoy nature in silence.

You can see enchanting photos of this canyon on Gazeta.ua.

History of the Canyon's Creation

Buki Canyon was formed 2 billion years ago after the splitting of the Ukrainian crystalline shield.

This mountainous region stretches for 2.5 km and has a height of 30 meters. It resembles Scandinavian fjords more than Ukrainian highlands.

Many tourists come here to raft on the river, engage in rock climbing, and jump from cliffs.

What to See in Buki Canyon

Here lies one of the first hydroelectric power stations in Ukraine, which started its operation in the 1920s but is now abandoned.

It is also worth visiting the abandoned water mill, dating back to the 19th century, the Vyr waterfall, Lysakova rock, Rodionova rock, and the Buki Stonehenge.

Buki Canyon, located on the Girskiy Tikich River, is included in the list of the 100 most beautiful places in Ukraine.

People here feel a surge of energy and consider it a place of power. In the past, young Cossacks were trained here, forced to run along the shore and jump along the cliffs. It is said that after such exercises, people developed magical abilities.