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Nur-Sultan – the young capital of Kazakhstan
In 1999, Astana by UNESCO resolution was awarded the title of the "City of the World". Since early 2000’s accelerated construction of administrative and business center of Kazakhstan's capital on the left bank of the Ishim River had...
Baikonur
The world's first cosmodrome was built on the land of Kazakhstan in Kyzylorda Region in the second half of the 50’s in the twentieth century. This is where the first artificial Earth satellite was launched in October 1957 and it was from here, from Baikonur,...
Medeo Alpine Complex
Medeo alpine Skating rink is in close proximity to Almaty, the major city of Kazakhstan. The outdoor complex with artificial ice was built in 1972 at the altitude of 1691m above sea level. The skating rink, as well as the stow where it is situated is...
Karkaralinsk
This city, located in the Central Kazakhstan (Karaganda Region), that has celebrated its 190th anniversary, has excellent prospects for the development of tourism. The unique nature of the mountain forest oasis and history of the region spark genuine...
The Caspian Sea
The largest lake on the planet, which is called the sea because of its size, is located on the territory of two continents - Europe and Asia. Some claim that humans have lived in these places more than 75 thousand years ago. At different times the Sea-lake...
Kolsai Lakes
In the Kolsay Gorge, the wildlife lovers can enjoy the beauty of the three mountain lakes. They are rightly called the "blue necklace" of the Northern Tien Shan. They are located at different heights, coming up in a cascade 1000, 2500 and 2850 meters...
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmet Yassavi
It is located in the ancient city of Turkestan (South Kazakhstan Region) and is the central facility of Hazret Sultan Museum. Turkestan is one of the oldest cities on the Silk Road; in the Middle Ages it was a political and cultural center of the Turkic...
Uralsk
Uralsk, which is the administrative center of the West Kazakhstan Region, was established 400 years ago - in 1613 - on the right bank of the Ural River. One of the oldest cities of the country is located at the place where the border between Europe and...
Ustyurt
This vast plateau (area of 200 000 sq. km) is part of the territories of three countries - Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Caravan routes ran through the deserted roads of Ustyurt, cluttered with caravanserais and cemeteries with Mazar mausoleums......
The Charyn Canyon
A 154 km long Charyn Canyon is located almost 200 km east of Almaty. The most picturesque tourist section of the canyon is the Castle Valley (2 km long and 20-80 m wide). Traditional one way hike through the Valley takes no more than one and a half hours...
Bukhtarma Reservoir
Kazakhstan's largest reservoir, 100 km from Ust-Kamenogorsk regional center, was formed in the 1960s as a result of construction of Bukhtarma hydroelectric power station by the side of the Irtysh River. Right now it does not only regulate water flow and...
Borovoe
Kazakhstan’s Borovoe Resort (which is in Akmola Region now) is over a hundred years old. As early as 1910 the local people turned their attention to the medicinal properties of water and mud in the local lakes, and special microclimate created by pineries...
Aisha Bibi
Aisha Bibi Mausoleum is located 18 km from the city of Taraz, which is the administrative center of Zhambyl Region. The ancient building attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year, including from abroad. According to experts, this unique architectural...
Alakol
There is a reason why a bitter enclosed lake, washing the border of East Kazakhstan and Almaty Regions, is called "colorful". During the day, the water of Alakol changes its color from the brightest shades of pale blue to the heaviest turquoise. The bathing...

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