Why you go visit Kazakhstan?
The world number nine biggest country dey mix futuristic skyline, Silk Road history and endless steppe. Distance dey plenty well well, so most travelers go just focus on small number of standout cities. Na these ones worth your time.
Almaty
The former capital and Kazakhstan cultural heart dey sit under the snow-cap Tian Shan mountains. E green, e dey easy to waka am and cafes full everywhere.
- Highlight: Ride the cable car go Kok-Tobe hill, then do day trip go the turquoise Big Almaty Lake.
Astana
The capital wey dem build on purpose na showcase of bold architecture wey dey rise straight from the steppe.
- Highlight: The Bayterek tower, where you fit put your hand for one golden imprint and see the whole city spread below.
Shymkent
Kazakhstan third city dey warmer, slow small and close well well to Central Asian tradition, with lively bazaar culture.
- Highlight: The lively Shymkent Bazaar, correct place for spices, dried fruit and to dey watch people.
Turkestan
The spiritual capital of the Turkic world and the country most important pilgrimage site.
- Highlight: The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, one UNESCO-listed masterpiece wey Timur commission.
Karaganda
One gritty industrial city for the middle steppe with heavy Soviet history.
- Highlight: The KarLag museum, former Gulag administration building wey dey tell the story of the labour camps.
Aktau
The only Kazakh city for Caspian Sea, with funny street addresses wey be numbers instead of names.
- Highlight: Sunset for the Caspian seafront, plus trips to the strange canyons and underground mosques of Mangystau.
Practical tips
- Domestic flights dey save days pass train for long journey like Almaty to Aktau.
- Spring and autumn dey bring the most comfortable weather.
- Cash dey useful for bazaars, but card dey work well well for big cities.
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