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Staying in Kazakhstan is beneficial for many creative people. Dostoevsky (1821-1881), Pushkin (1799-1837), Tolstoy (1828-1910) and others came here. Everyone chooses a vacation to their liking: in Kazakhstan, you can both organize expeditions through the wild steppes, and travel around the cities and see the sights.
One of the great natural attractions of the country is the Tuzbair tract – a rocky area and salt marsh near the Mangistau region. In Kazakhstan, Sherkala is considered a sacred place and is surrounded by legends – if you make a wish and walk around the mountain, the wish will certainly come true! But it will take at least an hour to get around.
In Kazakhstan, where poets and other artists were so fond of visiting, there are many things that are worthy of our admiration. If you are going to come here: on a tour or on your own, be sure to visit these cities – your stay in them is unforgettable!
10 Shymkent
Shymkent – a city surrounded by legends and scary stories. But you need to go here not only to listen to the stories of the inhabitants, but to admire the unsurpassed beauty of these places! In the region, unlike all other parts of Kazakhstan, agriculture is highly developed, as well as cattle breeding and horticulture.
The area in the city resembles an oasis, where everything blooms, and mountain peaks can be seen in the distance. It is strange to hear from others that Shymkent is a decaying city, rather, it feels the Soviet past and the present being actively built. There are wide streets, many historical monuments. Usually tourists admire the abundance of greenery and the opportunity to eat delicious shish kebab cheaply!
9. Ore
Many who have had the pleasure of visiting Rudnycall this city a dream! Rudny mines iron ore – he is small, but friendly. Tourists are very fond of taking pictures here at memorable places: this is the Eternal Flame, and the excavator bucket, and the bridge over the Tebol River, where lovers can hang a padlock with the wedding date.
In Rudny there are many cafes and restaurants with reasonable prices, there is also a large cinema where you can relax and indulge in your favorite pastime – watching movies. For a provincial town in Rudny, there is an abundance of buildings for sports. For example, there is a hockey team here. This city is ideal for cycling. Since the city is small, you can get around it in an hour at a calm, walking pace.
8. Petropavlovsk
Petropavlovsk – a modern city, where you can comfortably have a bite to eat, take a walk and, of course, take a photo at the sights as a keepsake! By the way, tourists are advised to visit the restaurant “Tbilisi”, the food in it – you will lick your fingers! From the Tyumen region to this small town is only 150 km. Arriving here, you will experience a surge of inspiration, because beauty in Petropavlovsk is everywhere. You can take a walk on the beach – it’s good that the beach area is landscaped. There is a beautiful park area in the center of the city along Constitution Street of Kazakhstan – the city’s akimats are also located here. Petropavlovsk has a sound, and it evokes the most pleasant emotions – bells periodically ring in the central mosque. A visa is not required to visit the city.
Interesting fact: Petropavlovsk is the most “Russian” city in Kazakhstan. Kazakhs here are only 20-30%, most of the population is Russian.
7. Ust-Kamenogorsk
What kind of city is this Ust-Kamenogorsk? This is the largest city in Kazakhstan, where you can find yourself if you go to Altai. It probably makes no sense to come here specially – it is not famous for tourist places or something else. But what cannot be taken away from Ust-Kamenogorsk is the beauty of nature, which you want to see with your own eyes!
If you are attracted to Altai and natural reserves of Kazakhstan, feel free to go to this city. You will definitely be impressed by the mountains – majestic and extraordinary. But be prepared to meet with discontent here – according to tourists, people in the city are not particularly friendly, and taxi prices are high. Better to get around by public transport.
6. Turkistan
By Russian standards Turkistan not large – only one and a half hundred thousand inhabitants live in it, the city is located in the bare steppe and is poor in greenery. The city is actively developing – old sights are being reconstructed and new sights are appearing, allowing you to “plunge” into the ancient Turkic culture. Tourists advise first of all to visit the mausoleum “Arystanbab”, near which there is a well, from where you can drink healing water. Next, be sure to visit the mausoleum of “Khoja Akhmet Yassavi”, then look into “Khazret Sultan” – this is an ethnic village where you can buy souvenirs and try Kazakh dishes. You should definitely not pass by Caravanserai, where boat shows, 5D animation and a horse show are held.
5. Alma-Ata
This city is perfect for restoring spiritual strength and gaining energy. Literally all Alma-Ata immersed in greenery, the city has an amazing atmosphere. In terms of housing, there is a huge choice here: many hotels, guest houses, hostels at different prices. What surprised tourists is that here hotels are adjacent to residential courtyards.
The whole city itself is in fact a great attraction. There are trees and shrubs at every step, and in early May it becomes fantastically beautiful, because everything blooms. The Kazakh city is called the city of fountains – there are 120 of them. Be sure to set aside a day and walk around the city – you will be impressed. On the way, stop by Arbat Square, where they make amazing coffee and sell souvenirs.
4. Aktau
Aktau – an amazing city with friendly people and a turquoise sea. Previously, it was called differently – Shevchenko, in honor of the poet, who is here in exile. The town was built by representatives of different nationalities, so it is called the “oasis of friendship.” And now more than 50 nations live here.
The sea gives a special flavor to the city, which fascinates with its beauty in any weather. The water in it is the purest, so residents and tourists do not miss a minute, basking in the sun and swimming in the sea. The town is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, it is very clean and comfortable, and the scenery is just a feast for the eyes – be sure to charge your camera in advance, you will want to take a lot of photos. Aktau is not an ancient city, so there are no historical sights in it.
Interesting fact: There are no street names in the city. It consists entirely of microdistricts, and they are numbered from 1st to 33rd.
3. Kostanay
Having visited this city once, I want to come back here again. AT Kostanay not a lot of tourist spots but plenty of hiking spots as well as a beautiful promenade. The closest city to Kostanay is Chelyabinsk, this proximity affected the architecture. You are haunted by the feeling that you are in Russia, although this is Kazakhstan.
Life in this city flows measured, quiet in every sense. What is surprising is that from public transport there are 2-decker buses, like in London, and they are almost as good as London ones in terms of quality and cleanliness. The town was founded in 1866, and for a long time it was a village that lived off agriculture. Arriving here, be sure to take a walk along the Central Embankment, try a hot dog (probably, they are the most delicious here in the world) and look at the buildings built back in the XNUMXth century, which give the city a special atmosphere.
2. Nur-Sultan
Nur-Sultan called the city of the future, to see it with your own eyes you do not need a visa or a passport – a Russian passport is enough. The city with magnificent architecture is divided into 2 parts by the Ishim River. One side is reserved for the Old City, the other for the New. For families with children, Old is more suitable.
The Kazakh city is convenient because the streets are mostly located in a straight line – you are unlikely to get lost. What you should definitely try here is the muffin. She melts in her mouth. If you are traveling with children, you will find something to do, for example, go to the city beach or visit the national museum. Having visited this wonderful city, you will feel the Kazakh flavor with a touch of Europe. Amazing affordable prices and an abundance of interesting places to visit.
1. Aktobe
The city, impressive with its beauty, is located on the Ilek River. All tourists are delighted after visiting! Aktobe Moderately green, but around the steppe. There are huge hypermarkets where household items can be purchased much cheaper than in the capital. The architecture in this city always surprises: the pre-revolutionary era is perfectly combined with the Stalinist Empire style and Khrushchev.
The nature in Aktobe is unusual – you want to walk and take pictures, besides, cozy parks, alleys are provided for this, an abundance of fountains pleases the eye. The city is growing at a fast pace – there are many modern buildings combined with historical architectural structures.