30 Reasons to Visit Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic, extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains at its eastern border with China and Russia. Here are 30 reasons to visit Kazakhstan.
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Rediscover Loneliness
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It’s the Perfect Place for a Detox
Kazakhstan’s simplicity and its lack of development make it the perfect destination to detox from modern life. Junk food is non-existent outside the big cities.
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Revel in Unspoiled Natural Beauty
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It Has an Epic History
Source: www.caravantraveluz.comAs befits a country that has been inhabited since Neolithic times,
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The Food is Hearty
Source: www.pinchofcinnamon.comThe country’s cuisine may suffer from a lack of variety, but it’s robust and hearty; perfect for anyone wanting to get in touch with the inner caveman.
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Enjoy Kazakh Hospitality
Source: www.centralasiarally.comLike in most nomadic cultures, hospitality is an important part of Kazakh culture. As soon as you enter a Kazakh yurt, you are shown to the tor, a place of honor for guests.
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Astana - a flourishing city in the steppe
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State National Natural Park Altyn-Emel
Source: kazakhstan.travelAltyn-Emel is a unique natural complex, which includes archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, rare and endangered species of plants and animals.
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Kolsai Lakes
Source: sg.asia-city.comConsidered among Kazakhstan’s most beautiful attractions, these three alpine lakes are located a two-hour rough ride from Altyn Emel National Park, and stand 2,000 meters above sea level.
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Ascension Cathedral, Almaty
Source: www.cyclinglocations.comThe Ascension Cathedral, also known as Zenkov Cathedral,is a Russian Orthodox cathedral located in Panfilov Park in Almaty.
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Medeu
Source: www.fisu.netThe Medeu, or Medeo, is an outdoor speed skating and bandy rink. It is located in a mountain valley on the south-eastern outskirts of Almaty. Medeu sits 1,691 metres above sea level, making it the highest skating rink in the world.
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Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
Source: www.constructionweekonline.comKhan Shatyr is a giant transparent tent in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. Built in a distinctively neofuturist style, the architectural project was unveiled by the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on December 9, 2006.
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Bayterek
Source: www.skyscrapercity.comA tourist attraction popular with foreign visitors and native Kazakhs alike, it is emblematic of the city, which became capital of the country in 1997.
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Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Source: cnn.comThe Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, also translated as the Pyramid of Peace and Accord, is a 77 m high building in Astana.
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Nur-Astana Mosque
Source: valikhanov.si.eduIt is the second largest mosque in Kazakhstan and in Central Asia.
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Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
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Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
Source: www.megalithic.co.ukThe Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is the largest museum in Almaty, and one of the largest museums in Central Asia. When first established in 1931, the museum was located in the Almaty Cathedral.
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Almaty Tower
Source: wikimedia.orgThe Almaty Television Tower, or simply Almaty Tower, is a 371.5-metre-high steel television tower built between 1975 and 1983 in Almaty.
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Duman Center
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Museum of the presidential center of culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Heide Museum of Modern Art
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Turkestan
Source: www.tourstouzbekistan.comTurkestan is an ancient city, one of the oldest cities in the world, as well as a sacred place, a place of worship and pilgrimage for Muslims.
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Chimbulak
Source: goista.comThe resort is only 25 kilometers away from the bright and sunny city of Almaty. Ski base attracts tourists nearby countries. Warm but not hot weather in summer and moderate cold in winter, creating favorable conditions for the sport the whole family.
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Mangyshlak
Source: wieland.wordpress.comOne of the deepest places in the world, Karagiye Depression, has depth of 133m and is known as a place of special manifestations of nature.
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The Trans-Ili Alatau
Source: aboutkazakhstan.comThe mild climate of the Trans-Ili Alatau and moderate temperatures in winter and summer create ideal conditions for practicing mountaineering sports.
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Aksu-Dzhabagly
Source: www.travelokazakhstan.comAksu-Dzhabagly - the first nature reserve established in the territory of Kazakhstan during the time of the Soviet Union.
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It’s The Perfect Time
Central Asia is slowly starting to become noticed by travellers. Little Kyrgyzstan has already eased visa restrictions and has set up homestay and adventure programs, making it fairly simple for you to visit and experience the country.
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The Adventure
Horse-trekking, camping, helicopter rides, road trips through the mountains and hiking over high passes are just some of the adventures waiting for you in Central Asia.
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Balkhash
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Karkaraly
Source: eurasia.travelarkaraly - a place where the imaginary and real interwoven in such a way impossible that all mingled into a single entity, a single story.
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