Silver Streams or simply the Silver Waterfall
A well-known sightseeing in the Crimean region of the Grand Canyon is Silver Streams or simply the Silver Waterfall.
One can reach it following the sign “Grand Canyon” on the wide road.
The waterfall is really beautiful, even in summer, when there is not so much water and very little trickles of water flowing on the bright green moss, are like silver, especially in sunny weather.
The waterfall is located on the river Sary-Uzen (Yellow River), although in other sources the river is called Chahin-Su. It is the left tributary of the Sary-Uzen.
Presumably, the name is given to the river due to the yellow color of tuff sediments, brought forth by the water from the depths of the mountains.
Above the waterfall, about two hundred meters, there is located a pond Yusupova arranged for breeding of trout by Prince Yusupov, the owner of these places in the past.
Passing through the village Sokolinoye (formerly “Coccosis” – Divine eyes), one can see a hunting house of Yusupov and a mosque, built by him for the villagers.
The water in the lake is usually of the deep-blue color. The water comes from the cave Sary-Koba (Yellow) situated directly at the roadside.
Entrance into the cave is accessible only for speleologists with associated equipment. Here is the source of the Sary-Uzen (Chahin-Su).
The waterfall reminds a musical instrument, especially when viewed in bright sunlight.
Not accidental it is also called silver streams, and it is really beautiful and original.
One can reach the waterfall from the touristic parking of the Grand Canyon, which is up about 900 meters. The road is easy and well equipped for tourists.
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