Why Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan dey stretch from the Caspian Sea to the Tian Shan mountains, e dey mix nomadic heritage, Soviet history and bold modern architecture. Distance dey vast, so plan flights or trains between regions. Na these be the highlights wey worth your time.
Marvel at Astana skyline
The capital (officially Astana again) na showcase of ambitious design. Climb the Baiterek Tower for views over the city, see the pyramid-shape Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and visit the tent-shape Khan Shatyr mall. Entry to Baiterek dey around 1,500 tenge.
Explore Almaty
The former capital dey sit against the mountains and na the country cultural heart. Ride the cable car go Kok-Tobe hill, waka the Green Bazaar, and admire the candy-colour Ascension Cathedral for Panfilov Park, one of the world tallest wooden buildings.
Skate or hike for Medeu and Shymbulak
Just above Almaty, Medeu na the world highest Olympic-size ice rink for 1,691 m. Cable car go continue reach Shymbulak, ski resort wey turn hiking base for summer with sweeping Zailiysky Alatau views.
Stand inside Charyn Canyon
Dem often call am Kazakhstan Grand Canyon, Charyn Canyon dey lie about 200 km east of Almaty. Waka the Valley of Castles, 2 km gorge of red sandstone towers wey millions of years carve, then camp under the stars.
See the singing dunes of Altyn-Emel
Altyn-Emel National Park hold the Singing Dune, 150 m sand mountain wey dey hum for wind, plus the colourful Aktau chalk mountains and old petroglyphs.
Reach the Kolsai Lakes and Kaindy
The three Kolsai Lakes dey sit inside spruce forests near the Kyrgyz border. Near am, Lake Kaindy dey famous for the eerie submerged spruce trunks wey dey rise from the turquoise water after 1911 earthquake.
Visit Turkestan and the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
For south, the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi for Turkestan na masterpiece of Timurid architecture and major pilgrimage site.
Discover Big Almaty Lake
Small drive from Almaty, Big Almaty Lake na vivid turquoise reservoir wey peaks surround am for 2,500 m, one of the most photographed spots for the country.
Learn Baikonur and steppe history
History lovers fit learn about the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world first and largest space launch facility, while the steppe around am dey tell the story of nomadic Kazakh culture.
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