Explore in Kazakhstan

Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

A UNESCO-listed Timurid monument, the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan houses the tomb of the great Sufi poet and features an iconic turquoise dome commissioned by Timur in 1389.

Koktobe (Hill)

Koktobe offers the most accessible panorama over Almaty and the Tian Shan peaks. Reach it by cable car or on foot for a singular view of the city and its mountains.

Mausoleum of Arystan Bab

A Sufi sanctuary in southern Kazakhstan, the Mausoleum of Arystan Bab draws pilgrims from across Central Asia to honor the spiritual master of Khoja Ahmed Yassawi, before continuing onward to Turkestan.

Zharkent Mosque

A unique wooden structure blending Chinese pagoda and Islamic tradition, the Zharkent Mosque bears witness to the Uyghur heritage of the Jetisu region.

Retro car museum

The Retro Car Museum in Shymkent brings together 26 restored cars and 3 motorcycles, from American classics of the 1920s to Soviet-era models.

Panfilov's 28 Guardsmen Park

In central Almaty, Panfilov's 28 Guardsmen Park brings together a century-old wooden cathedral, a Soviet memorial, and a museum of Kazakh instruments.

National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's largest museum, in Almaty: 300,000 objects spread across seven rooms, including the Golden Man Saka and nomadic gold treasures.

Lac Alakol

Lake Alakol

A salt lake in eastern Kazakhstan, Alakol combines black sand beaches, therapeutic mineralized waters and a UNESCO biosphere reserve on Central Asia's bird migration route.

Réservoir De Kapchagaï

Kapchagay Reservoir

An hour from Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest artificial reservoir combines summer beaches, water activities, fishing and Soviet heritage around the city of Qonaev.

Kaindy Lake

In southeastern Kazakhstan, Kaindy Lake harbors a submerged Tian Shan spruce forest since the 1911 earthquake. Practical guide for visiting from Saty.

Canyon de Charyn

Charyn Canyon

Located 190-220 km from Almaty, Charyn Canyon stretches 154 km of red sandstone cliffs sculpted over 12 million years by the Charyn River.

Aktau Mountains

Southeast of Altyn-Emel park, the Aktau Mountains rise with multicolored ridges, Cenozoic fossils and steppe fauna, 5-7 hours' drive from Almaty.