Kazakhstan – Top Places to See

As the ninth largest country in the world, Kazakhstan has many things to offer tourists. Our list showcases Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, natural wonders and rapid modern development.

ALMATY

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan with a population of 1.7 million people. It has myriad sightseeing opportunities, with plenty of parks and a variety of places of entertainment. You can also access free audio guide for Almaty and explore the city by your own. Almaty’s international airport is well connected, making it the perfect starting point for your Kazakhstan Tour.

Medeu & Shymbulak

It’s easy to take a day trip to Medeu outdoor skating rink and Shymbulak ski resort.

Nur-Sultan

Nur-Sultan is a glorious modern city, planned and built by globally-renowned architects. It is unique in Central Asia and you can be forgiven for thinking that you are in a modern western city with huge malls, modern skyscrapers, and broad avenues.

Turkistan city & Yassawi Mausoleum

Turkistan is an important city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. The blue-domed mausoleum was built in the XIVth century and dedicated to Sufi philosopher and poet Khoja Ahmed Yassawi.

Altyn Emel National Park

Altyn Emel was established as a National Park in 1996. It covers an area of 4600 square kilometers – the size of Luxembourg and Mauritius combined. One of the highlights of the park is the singing dune.

Charyn Canyon

Charyn Canyon looks like a sister of Grand Canyon in the USA, plunging to 300 meters in places. It has an impressive size of 80 kilometers in length as well.

Kolsai Lakes & Kaindy

Kolsai is one of the most beautiful places for recreation, hiking, and horse riding in Kazakhstan. There are three lakes situated at an altitude of 1800 to 2700 meters above sea level. Kolsai’s lakes are situated around 300 km from Almaty. On the way, make a stop at Kaindy. This magical lake with birch trees is the result of an earthquake in 1911 that flooded the forest.

Mangystau

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