Beach Holiday

The main part of Kazakhstani beaches is located on the shores of numerous lakes of the country, next to sanatoriums, health resorts and campsites. So, worth a visit located in the eastern part of Kazakhstan and the unique Lake Balkhash, vast, but shallow. The uniqueness of the lake lies in the combination of salt and fresh water, and, consequently, in the diverse flora and fauna of the reservoir. See toppharmacyschools for geography, climate and cuisine in Kazakhstan.

Extremely beautiful are the purest Kul-Sei lakes located in the foothills of the Kengei-Alatau. It is best to relax here in June and August, although in a mountainous climate, good weather can change quickly. The most popular resort is also Borovoe – a green oasis surrounded by steppe sands.

In addition to the lake of the same name, there are at least 6 lakes of various sizes. Despite the fact that today is not the best time for the once most popular resort, beautiful nature and a favorable climate for recreation still attract many tourists. In addition to those listed, you can relax on the eastern lakes Zaisan and Alakol, as well as on the central Tengiz.

On the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea there is a popular resort Aktauproviding good opportunities for beach holidays and water activities.

Leisure

Natural resourcesKazakhstan provides tourists with ample opportunities for various types of outdoor activities. The most attractive resort for ski lovers is Chimbulak, known both within the country and abroad.Kazakhstan a. There is also a unique snow cover, and long slopes, and a varied relief.

Ski slopes in the amount of 8 pieces have different levels of difficulty, from green to black, and work around the clock, with the possibility of unforgettable night skiing. Those who wish can ride in Chimbulak and off-piste, snowboarders will find a half-pipe, there is even a special track for mogul. The snow slopes are serviced by seven drag lifts, a free tow lift and a baby lift.

There are ski and snowboard schools in Chimbulak with qualified teachers, playgrounds and cafes to have a snack between skiing. Tabagan, located not far from Alma-Ata, becomes another fairly well-known ski resort in winter. The resort is new and rather small, but offers a wide range of skiing options and the opportunity to visit the Aqualandia water and health complex.

The country has many opportunities for different types of trekking. These are hiking trips from Sata to the Kul-Sei lakes, travels through the expanses of the Zailiysky Alatau and Kengey-Alatau with their mountain glaciers, wild rivers, valleys and winding paths, some of which can lead to Lake Issyk-Kul itself. You can take a horseback ride along the entire length of the Sary-Bulak ridge, from where you can admire the fantastic panorama of the Kazakh steppes.

These same edges often attract climbers. The most successful and beautiful place for high-mountain ascents is the Khan-Tengri peak in the northern Tien Shan, which turns bright red at sunrise and sunset.

The lakes listed above serve as a place for sport fishing, river and lake. You can fish here everywhere, except for the territories of nature reserves. The Kazakh team in this peculiar sport is one of the strongest in the world.

A unique place is the mountain resort of Medeo, famous for its huge skating rink, where you can simultaneously skate and get a wonderful tan due to the abundance of sunny and warm days even in the middle of winter.

Tours

ATKazakhstan can not find a bizarre interweaving of sights of antiquity and modern buildings, monuments of eastern and western culture. The largest cities in the country are the capital Astana and Alma-Ata. It is here that the main government, business and cultural institutions are located. In the capital, it is worth taking a look at the Astana-Baiterek monument, which is considered an architectural symbol of the city, a structure made of metal, glass and concrete.

You should not miss a visit to the ethno-memorial complex “MapKazakhstan a – Atameken”, the capital’s circus, resembling a flying saucer in appearance, as well as the central mosque “Nur-Astana” and the ensemble of the Presidential Center of Culture. The expositions in the museums of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and contemporary art are interesting.

Among the most remarkable places in Alma-Ata, you can visit Panfilov Park and admire the Holy Ascension Orthodox Cathedral, during the construction of which not a single nail was used. From the exhibition of the Central State Museum you can learn about the historyKazakhstan a. It is also kept in a reduced copy of the “Golden Man” – the main archaeological treasure of the country. The picturesque mountains around the city can be fully inspected from the highest point of the city called Kok-Tobe.

important attractionKazakhstan is the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the largest on the planet. Tourists have a chance to look at the points where various aircraft started from, visit the Gagarin launch site, the Museum of the History of Cosmonautics, as well as the memorials of Yuri Gagarin and Sergei Korolev.

In the Middle Ages on the territory of the presentKazakhstan passed the Great Silk Road. Today, very interesting excursions are organized to the cities that lay on this path. The largest was Shymkent, in which the “Holy Place” and “Arystanbab” are noteworthy, where the worship of saints was performed.

In the ancient city of Taraz, tourists tend to the Museum of History, the mausoleums of Aisha-Bibi (built in the 12th century) and Sypatai-Batyr. The city of Turkestan is known for the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi built in the 12th century, the Turkestan Fair and the Turkestan Mosque. Also worth visiting is the city of Tamgaly-Tas with the Gallery of Rock Drawings and Karakol with its Przhevalsky Memorial, Dungan mosque and Russian church.

Among the stunning landscapes of the country, tourists are especially interested in Charyn Canyon, Jety -Oguz rocks, Saki mounds, Atybaidyn-Aktasu, Karabulak gorge, etc. And the most famous nature reserves are Alma-Ata, Aksu-Dzhabagly, Barsakelmes, Korgalzhyn State Reserve and a number of others, preserving the flora and fauna of the “Great Kazakh steppe”.

Wellness

Kazakhstan has many balneological resorts. In Alma-Arasan, hot springs, mineral low-mineralized water are used, and diseases of the organs of movement, respiration, nervous system and gynecological ailments are alleviated from mountain air. Mineral water springs are also located in Saryagash. And they are engaged in mud therapy in Borovoye and on Lake Tuzkol.

Festivals and holidays

The largest holiday every year is the spring Navruz festival with traditional folk sports games, musical performances and exhibitions. Medeo hosts the Voices of Asia festival in August.