What Kazakhstan offers

Kazakhstan is the world's ninth-largest country and its territory represents a big variety of landscapes starting with steppes, semi-deserts and ending with 7,000 meters big mountains. The history and culture of the Kazakh people is rich. The following list will help you to explore the country.

Almaty is the southern capital of Kazakhstan, a major city with the most historical monuments. It offers lots of places to visit and entertain. Do not miss visiting the Panfilov Park dedicated to 28 Guardsmen of 316 rifle division of Panfilov and Zenkov Cathedral, one of the world’s highest wooden buildings. Kok Tobe mountain hill with a TV tower offers a great panoramic view of the city with a background of Tien Shan mountains. Green Bazaar is a vivid presentation of Asian crowd and colorful bazaar with rows of fruits, vegetables, meat along with goods of everyday life.

Medeu Gorge is located 20 km south from Almaty in the gorge with the same name that has the world’s largest alpine ice skating rank, with a huge dam protecting from mudflows. There are few hiking options in the gorge to enjoy the slopes covered with coniferous forests and snow-covered tops of the mountains.

Shymbulak resort can be reached by a cable car from the Medeu gorge and is the largest ski resort in Central Asia that hosts many international championships and used to be one of the most popular among former Soviet countries. Beginners and experienced skiers can enjoy trails of different categories and spend amazing holidays in ski hotels of the resort.

Falcon Farm located at the foothill of Big Almatinka gorge called “Sunkar” hosts 400 endangered species of birds of prey. Kazakh people are one of the nations that carefully keep the tradition of hunting with eagles and hawks. Here you can see a demonstration of hunting at 5pm.

Kolsai and Kaindy lakes are part of nature reserves highly protected in Kazakhstan and for a good reason. As they are not only lakes of astonishing beauty and charm, but also they are home for hundreds of animals and plants all over their territory. There are several trekking anв hiking options in this area with an overnight stay in Saty village nearby.

Charyn canyons are the Central Asian version of America's Grand Canyons in no way inferior in beauty. The Charyn National Park was founded for the purpose of preserving natural and geological objects of Kazakhstan in 2004. It is inhabited by a number of endangered animals and plants included in a red book. You can get lost walking in its labyrinths and Valley of Castles.

The Tamgaly Tas, or “stones with signs”, located 170 km from Almaty city on the Ili River represent petroglyphs with amazing images of deities as well as late Buddhist inscriptions. The most famous are the images of Buddha.

Altyn Emel National Park created in 1996 in order to preserve unique archaeological and historical monuments. Nowadays it is one of the largest parks in Kazakhstan with an area of 4600 square kilometers. Visitors can enjoy views of amazing landscapes producing mysterious sounds when winds blow.

Nur-Sultan as the capital of Kazakhstan from 2008 has amazing architectural planning with wonderful sites for visit. To get a panoramic view from Baiterek Tower is a must-do when visiting it not talking about other interesting sites.

Borovoye is a natural health resort close to Nur-Sultan and occupies a huge area of 85, 000 hectares. You will be amazed by its lakes and mountains with exceptional beauty.

Kazakhstan is a huge country with not less history and things to see. If you want to explore more about this country, the list above will help you to understand what you want.