Sights of Kazakhstan

Nurzhol Avenue is located in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, and it is included in the city tour.

Nurzhol Avenue has become a modern and frequently visited landmark for all tourists who come to Astana.

It extends from the shopping and entertainment center Khan Shatyr to the presidential residence Ak Orda. The famous architect Kisho Kurokawa designed this interesting place.

A boulevard of the three levels represents Nurzhol’s construction.

There is a large car park at the lowest level. It contains about 400 transports.

On the middle floor are large and small shops with souvenirs and clothing, as well as catering, offices, and exhibition galleries.

At the top level, you can observe a pedestrian area with benches and fountains, walkways, and flowerbeds.

There were built-in architectural objects along the perimeter of the boulevard Nurzhol, the construction of which engaged both local and foreign architects and designers.

Not far from the boulevard is a building of the state bodies, namely: the Majilis, the Government, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the MFA, the Ministry of Defence, the House of Ministries, the SEC "Keruen" of the Republic of Kazakhstan and many others.

Due to a walk along Nurzhol avenue, you will have the unique opportunity to admire the modern and, at the same time, unique architectural structures of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Ascension Cathedral was built in the southern capital of Kazakhstan. It is located in the Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen and is listed on Kazakhstan tours.

Ascension Cathedral is a landmark of ancient architecture. The architectural building is an integral part of the landmarks in the culture and history of Kazakhstan.

In the nineteenth century, for the first time, the construction of the cathedral began to be discussed by the bishops of the Turkestan diocese. It has long been considered a draft and has introduced correspondence. Finally, in the 20th century, the Bishop of Tashkent and Turkestan Paissy blessed the beginning of churches.

The construction of the cathedral lasted for about three years (1904 to 1907). Zenkov A and Borisoglebskiy K were engineers and architects of the architectural monument.The design of the Ascension Cathedral itself is very original and quite strong. There is a legend that the cathedral was raised without a solitary nail.

A very strong earthquake happened in 1910. It destroyed a lot of buildings and monuments, but the Ascension Cathedral was able to sustain this natural phenomenon.

Interior design and decoration were created by masters of arts and crafts in Moscow and Kiev before being transported to Alma-Ata.The artwork for the iconostasis was made by the craftsman Khludov N.

In 1929, it was decided that for the building of the cathedral, it would be better to transfer the Central State Museum. They then settled here in 1930 and established public organizations.In 1930, there were community organizations.

In 1976, the Ascension Cathedral was subjected to restoration work. The public organizations of the building were removed, but the Central Museum remained within the walls of the Cathedral.

The Central Museum moved to a new place only in 1985, and the concert and exhibition hall were placed in the Cathedral.

If you want to study the history of the cathedral for 20–30 years, then it is described in the novels by Dombrowski Yu. "Faculty of unnecessary things" and "Keeper of Antiquities."

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Otrar is viewed as one of the oldest cities in all of Central Asia and is a piece of any historical tour of Kazakhstan.

In ancient times, the Arabs called the city Farab, and according to their sources, the scientists were able to determine that the settlement at this place arose in the 8th century.

From the beginning, the settlement quickly developed, and the Great Silk Road passed through, so the city has been very popular among traders.

By the 12th century, the ancient town of Otrar had already become a kind of large-scale trade center. Here you can find any item, ranging from handicrafts and silk finishing dishes to bricks for the construction of palaces and houses.

Since the mid-12th century, the city has begun the construction of palaces, mausoleums, memorial complexes, mosques, neighborhoods, and other architectural structures.

The most important attraction in one of the most ancient cities in Kazakhstan was the Arystan Bab Mausoleum, which was built by Amir Temur.

The monument was erected in the 14th century and is part of the historical excursions in the surrounding area of Shymkent.

According to legend, Amir Temur began construction of the mosque over the grave of Khodja Ahmed Yassavi, but suddenly a bull appeared as if from nowhere and destroyed the building.

On the same night, Amir Temur had a dream in which he was told that you first needed to erect a mausoleum over the grave of Arystan Baba, and only then to realize the construction of the mausoleum over the grave of Khodja Ahmed Yassavi. Since Arystan Baba was considered a mentor by Ahmet Yassavi,

Only ruins of the ancient city remain today, and only through the records of travelers and geographers from the West and East of the time can you learn how great the city was.It was not equal. It stood out for its palaces and memorial complex, as well as the lively trade that took place within the walls of Otrar.

This ancient settlement is very closely linked to the name of one of the great and outstanding philosophers, Abu Nasr al-Farabi.

The famous philosopher was born, grew up, and worked in Otrar. It even contains manuscripts and books that are related to his favorite city.

In the thirteenth century, Otrar was already the greatest city in Central Asia and was a piece of the great realm of Khorezm.

The city was a garrison, the main task of which was to protect the entire Khorezm Empire.

In 1218, Dschinghis Khan decided to send in Otrar his caravan with goods that had been won in China, but the local governor killed everyone who was part of a caravan of merchants, and the goods were sent to Gurgandzh.

This was a large-scale war and an endless Mongol conquest.

At the request of the great leader Amir Temur, in Otrar was built another ancient monument-the palace of Bardibek.

However, excavations have not yet led to the architects of the palace remnants, but the records of travelers show that Bardibek palace was in the ancient town and served as one of the main decorations of the city at that time.

The city itself has existed for several thousand years. In the 19th century, due to a severe drought, he fell into neglect.

Today, there are continuing excavations, and the Republic of Kazakhstan is doing its best to keep the mound and the attractions that were built on it. Assist Kazakhstan in preserving the city under the auspices of UNESCO.

Today, "Otrar" is a very popular name in Kazakhstan. In honor of it, it was called hotels, cafes, restaurants, television, and even trains.

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The village of Karnak is considered one of the oldest settlements in Kazakhstan. The village of Karnak is located a few dozen kilometers from the ancient city of Kazakhstan, Turkestan.

The village of Karnak was known in the 12th century and was considered an administratively subordinate settlement of the city of Iasi. Invaders attacked the village from approximately the 13th to the 18th centuries.

The village of Karnak included four mahals. The gates to the settlement have been preserved to this day and have not lost their historical value among the archaeological and historical monuments of the Republic of Kazakhstan. There is also a historical museum in Karnak, which is located in a mosque called Shamet-ishana (it was built in the 19th century).

Bektash Mirzoev (history teacher) worked on the museum's exposition. Throughout his life, he collected the museum's collection: weapons, books, ancient manuscripts, and other documentation that tells us about the history of the village and the life of the people.

Thanks to Bektash Mirzoev, in the museum you can find a map and records that tell us about how the village looked in ancient times. By the way, this card is considered the only one of its kind and has no copies.

The Orient Mice travel agency will be happy to provide you with transport and professional guides who will show you the village of Karnak and tell its history. Guides will guide you through all the monuments and interesting complexes of this village.

Charyn Canyon is one of the most attractive and amazing places that you can visit if you decide to follow a nature tour of Kazakhstan.

When you get a chance to attend Charyn Canyon, you will probably find yourself in a fairy tale, where there are castles and palaces, and a gorge with ghosts and witches, which were created out of sand sculptures.

On the whole, the canyon area is 154 kilometers, and its sand sculptures rise to a height of over 300 meters.

Sand sculpture Charyn Canyon preserves old trees that have survived to the present day since the Ice Age.

Charyn Canyon is close to Alma-Ata. It is only 200 kilometers from the city. It is divided by the turbulent river of the same name.

In the territory of Charyn Canyon, there are two groves. Copses Turaganovaya and Yasenevaya

..They extend over an area of 485 hectares. There are small bases where tourists and the Kazakh people come to hunt.

On the slopes of sandy hills, you may come across the remains of ancient animals that inhabited the Earth approximately 300 million years ago.

You should be in doubt. If you decide to visit Kazakhstan, you certainly need to order the natural excursion where Charyn Canyon Falls are included. These landscapes are worth seeing at least once in life.

Many people find it similar to the Great American Canyon. If you come to these places in the evening time for the purpose of meeting the sunset, then you will see the gorgeous scenery as the sun pours paint on high sand sculptures.

And if you decide to stay and spend the night there, then at the bottom of the canyon, there is a bungalow, which is more comfortable than it may seem at first glance. There is water and electricity, and in the center, a huge parking lot. In addition, there is a small restaurant to the right of the bungalow where you can enjoy a tasty dinner.

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On February 12, 1955, the Central Committee of the Communist Party and the USSR Council of Ministers decided to establish a research center for rocket design and testing.

One of the challenges was to determine the location of Baikonur. After much deliberation, it was finally determined that the open steppes of Kazakhstan were the best location for the cosmodrome's location.

The Cosmodrome "Baikonur" can be called the space cradle because the first man, Yuri Gagarin, flew from here. The land on which the launch site is structured is ancient. On this land, the great military leader, Genghis Khan, led his troops. Having been at Baikonur, you inadvertently touch the legendary epoch of the army of Genghis Khan and the great achievements of the first human spacewalk.

The construction began in a small town called Baikonur Cosmodrome, and it played a great role in the history of Kazakhstan.

Creation of the project was strictly secret since at that time there was a period of "cold war". Therefore, there was a legend that all people were thinking that it was the construction of a large stadium (even the builders and designers were thinking so).

The main builder-designer of the Baikonur cosmodrome was Sergei Korolev.

Another favorable position in the area of the cosmodrome was that the rockets could be in the territory of Russia and the direction of a rocket managed by Russia.

On April 12, 1961, the official name of "Baikonur" was approved. Just the same, now, carried out its first flight, Yuri Gagarin, on the satellite "Vostok". The flight lasted 108 minutes.

Originally, the town was called Lenin, but eventually was renamed Baikonur as the space industry was gaining momentum.

This place is famous for not only successful missile launches, but also large dips. At those moments when the rocket did not reach space and fell to the ground, many people lost their lives.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, city life was quiet and somehow empty. Today, travelers come here to catch a moment of the missile launch and see a live launch of it.

Kazakhstan and Russia signed a long-term contract that allowed further missile launches.

Because Russia has decided to sign such an agreement, the city of Baikonur continues to grow and attract curious tourists.

For decades, there have been more than 1200 start-up launch vehicles in three classes: "Zenith", "Proton" and "Union."

Each year, the Baikonur Cosmodrome places more than 1,500 tons of output in orbit.

Requesting a voyage to the spaceport Baikonur through the office "ORIENT MICE", you will have the chance to go to the platform and appreciate the perspectives of the endless steppes of Kazakhstan.

In addition, you can look at the launch complexes "Proton", "Zenith" and the site of Yuri Gagarin, see the ship "Buran", and visit the house-museum of the main builder-designer, Sergei Korolev.

Chimbulak is a ski base that is located in Kazakhstan and on the nature tours of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The capital of Kazakhstan, Samarkand, is one of the world's largest metropolises. Here, in the surrounding area, is a popular ski resort called Chimbulak. It is located at an altitude of 2,260 m.

The resort is very popular with locals and visitors to Almaty at any time of the year. In the summer, there is enough heat (+20 °C), while in the winter, it's not especially cold.

The resort has four ski lifts, namely:

1 lift-up to the station "Crossing"; height of up to 2.640 meters.

2 lifts-from the station "Intersection" to the station "20-I support." height of up to 2.920 meters.

3 lift-from the "20-th prop" to the station "Talgar Pass" station. Height of up to 3.163 meters.

There is also a fourth lift, which is called "local." He rises to the station of "cone." height of up to 2.785 meters.

The length of the descent is equal to 3.500 meters. The ski season starts in the final month of autumn and lasts until mid-spring.

Here, at different times of the year, are bard festivals and international competitions in snowboarding and skiing.

In the famous resort of Chimbulak, you can stay in the eponymous hotel and have dinner in several cases that are spread throughout the area for recreation.

If you decide to visit this interesting place, the impressions will remain in your memory for a long time. In order to enjoy and capture these landscapes, our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with professional guides and transport.

The ice rink Medeo is a high-mountain complex in conjunction with the ski resort and is located in Kazakhstan, not far from Alma-Ata. It is part of a tour of Alma-Ata. Also present in the list of natural excursions in the surrounding area of Kazakhstan is the

Medeo: The ice rink is located at a height of 1,691.2 meters above sea level and was built in 1972.

The ice surface is 10,500 sq.m. The thickness of the ice cover is equal to 2.3 meters. Due to this, there are annually arranged competitions in hockey, speed skating, and figure skating.

The system installed on the rink, in the form of artificial freezing of ice, has no analogs in the world. Within 8 months, the ice is not fraught.

The specialists have their own secret special ice-making technology. After that, it seems that the ice itself rolls over you. The ice rink, Medeo, is often called "the factory of new records." After all, even the most ordinary skater has the best results when showing it to Medeo. All the great skaters consider it an honor to set a world record at Medeo. Because Medeo is a legend in speed skating, If you have visited the Medeo at least once, you will probably want to come back there again. Such unforgettable impressions of Medeo remain for life.

Its popularity has earned the rink not only due to the good ice but also to the place where it was built, with low atmospheric pressure, light winds, and very pure glacier water.

In the Medeo ice rink, for all its existence, famous sportsmen set more than 170 world records.

It is very beautiful at any time of the year. Due to the ladder called "Mohnatka", you can get to the highest point of the mountain.

If you look at the cable car in the northern part of the city, it looks like a slope covered with pine trees. Therefore, such an interesting name—"Mohnatka"—was born.

In the 20th century, there was a monastery grotto where pilgrims came every year from around the world, and to this day, they are satisfied with the service.

For several years, the same place held the most popular international music festival, called "The Voice of Asia". In this festival, pop stars from around the world take part.

At 25 km from the city of Alma-Ata, at an altitude of 11,733 meters above sea level is the Medeo dam that protects the city from the constant mudslides.

By the dam staircase, which consists of 842 steps. In addition, climbing the stairs, as well as on the rink, holding annual competitions.

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The Aisha-Bibi Mausoleum is the oldest landmark of engineering, going back to the 9th–12th centuries. It is situated in the town of Bibi Aisha, and more precisely, 18 km from the memorable city of Kazakhstan-Taraz.

Aisha-Bibi is included in a historical tour of Kazakhstan and is also part of a historical tour of Taraz and the surrounding area.

According to the legend, Bibi Aisha was the daughter of Hakim Suleiman Bakyrgani, who was famous in those years as a poet and scholar. In addition, she was beloved by Karahan. Karahan erected this memorial building in her honor.

Regarding the construction plan, the mausoleum of Aisha-Bibi has a base in the form of a square. There are large and very heavy columns on all sides of this building. For the decorations of the mausoleum, materials such as arches, small columns with small niches, and terracotta tiles were used.

The main entrance to the building is located on the east side.

The patterns that decorate the mausoleum are a combination of the ornamental decorations of the ancient tribes that lived in Kazakhstan, namely, solar, zoomorphic, and geometric designs. There are more than 60 varieties.

Since the mausoleum began to break down over time in order to provide protection from the rain and wind, the glass cover was built in 1960.

In 2002, the reconstruction program of the mausoleum of Aisha-Bibi and the landscaping of the park involved the famous architect of Kazakhstan, Nishan Rameto.

The mausoleum is a cultural heritage of world architecture. It reflects a whole epoch of numerous tribes living in these harsh lands. After the final reconstruction, the mausoleum of Aisha-Bibi sparkled with all its bright colors and shine. The cultural heritage of the mausoleum of Aisha-Bibi is the pride of Kazakhstan.

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The Alash Khan Mausoleum occupies a special place among all the historical sights of Central Asia and Central Kazakhstan. The Alash Khan Mausoleum is included in any historical tour of Kazakhstan.

The mausoleum was built in the 12th century, not far from the Karaganda region, and represents the tomb of Alash Khan, famous in those days. His name is closely associated with the emergence of three Kazakh zhuzes.

"Alash" is a Turkic word. This was the name of the ancient tribes, which on the one hand had not isolated themselves, and on the other hand, had already had the overall cattle.

According to one legend, it is believed that Alash-Khan was the son of one of the Central Asian rulers. He was born out of wedlock and therefore had to be in exile and lead a nomadic life.

It is also believed that this man was able to unite all the people to protect the numerous uprisings against his native land.

The Alash Khan Mausoleum is an interesting and amazing structure for its scenery.

At the sight of this memorial building, visitors experience a breathtaking feeling, and the memories of what they saw will remain for many years.

The scenery in the mausoleum of Alash Khan was executed by unknown masters of arts and crafts. The foundation was made of baked bricks and the decoration for doors and openings used a strong tree.

The mausoleum was built in the form of a rectangle with a height of 10 meters.

At the center is a double door, and behind it was made a deep double arch niche that was shaped with bricks and decorated with ornamental carving rates.

On several sides of the facade, there were established columns in the form of hexagons. They are based on three hemispheres.

The dome rests on a drum in the form of a polyhedron. A gallery runs around the dome.

Alash Khan Mausoleum is a unique building regarding its construction and is located on a hill. Therefore, these historic sites were and still are a rarity in the whole of Central Asia.

In 1982, the Alash-Khan mausoleum was inscribed in the cultural monuments and history of the Kazakh SSR, and now it is under state protection.

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Not far from Shymkent is an ancient architectural monument-the mausoleum of one of the preachers of Islam called Arystan Baba.

The monument was erected in the 14th century and is part of the historical excursions in the surrounding area of Shymkent.

According to legend, Amir Temur began construction of the mosque over the grave of Khodja Ahmed Yassavi, but suddenly a bull appeared as if from nowhere and destroyed the building.

On the same night, Amir Temur had a dream in which he was told that you first needed to erect a mausoleum over the grave of Arystan Baba, and only then to realize the construction of the mausoleum over the grave of Khodja Ahmed Yassavi. Since Arystan Baba was considered a mentor by Ahmet Yassavi,

The most original reconstruction of the mausoleum belongs to the 14th–15th centuries. Due to the earthquake, the ancient monuments of architecture are constantly being reconstructed and updated. This continued until 1909.

After 62 years in this area, a new devastating event led to the almost complete destruction of the memorial monument.

This time, it was decided to restore the burned bricks.

Currently, the Arystan Baba mausoleum is open to visitors. There is a Koran inside the memorial building under glass, which is considered the best example of good calligraphy.

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The Mausoleum of Mazar-Korpesh Kozy and Bayan Sulu were built in approximately the 10th and 11th centuries. Mazar is located in the Ayagoz district, which is located in the East Kazakhstan region.

The Mausoleum of Mazar-Korpesh Kozy and Bayan Sulu are among the historic monuments that are included in the historical tour of Kazakhstan.

A poem called "Goats Korpesh and Bayan Sulu" is very popular and loved among the Kazakh people.

These two names, in honor of whom the mausoleum was built, are connected with the names of the heroes of the epic-lyrical ancient poem. The heroes of the poem are equated to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Since the poem about the clean, true love between two young people,

The Mausoleum of Mazar-Korpesh Kozy and Bayan Sulu has changed a bit in the outer wall for much of its existence, but in general, it is perfectly preserved to this day.

The height of the mausoleum reaches 11.65 meters. The wall thickness is about 1.86 m.

Four special sculptures were installed in front of the main entrance. These are the four main characters of the lyric poem: Bayan Sulu, Goats Korpesh, daughter-in-law, and younger sister.

In 1982, Mazar Korpesh Kozy and Bayan Sulu were included in the list of the main cultural and historical attractions of the Kazakh SSR, and they were taken under state protection.

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The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi was erected in the 14th century, near Shymkent, according to the order of the great commander and conqueror, Amir Temur.

Amir Temur respected Yassavi and, therefore, on his grave, decided to build a large-scale and very beautiful memorial mausoleum, which was called "Hazrat Sultan."

A building that looked like a palace was erected. It had a length of 65.5 meters and a width of 45.5 m. The height of the arched portals reached 37.5 meters.

The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi has more than 30 rooms. Starting from the ceremonial hall and library, finishing with a mosque.

The domes are decorated with beautiful turquoise glazed bricks, and the building facades are painted with Kufic inscriptions in a beautiful range of iridescent colors.

The outer walls are decorated with polychrome glazed tiles.

Two tombs (Baba and Ahmet Yassavi Arystan) are related to each other by one cycle.

According to legend, Amir Temur began construction of the mosque over the grave of Khodja Ahmed Yassavi, but suddenly a bull appeared as if from nowhere and destroyed the building.

On the same night, Amir Temur had a dream in which he was told that you first needed to erect a mausoleum over the grave of Arystan Baba, and only then to realize the construction of the mausoleum over the grave of Khodja Ahmed Yassavi. Since Arystan Baba was considered a mentor by Ahmet Yassavi,

The burial of Sufi saints is now considered a pilgrimage site.

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Baiterek is a monument that was erected in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. Bayterak is the main attraction in Kazakhstan and is included in the tourist trip to the city.

This facility was developed on the initiative of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev, and the architect of the project is Akmurz Rustembekov.

During the construction of the monument of architecture and decoration of the main capital, the amount of excavation equaled 8600 m3, the steel 999 tons, while the glazed dome took 1555 m2.

More than 20 sub-contractors worked on the decoration and engaged in special work on the construction site.

The height of the central landmark of Astana is 97 meters, and with the ball that decorates it, it rises to 105 meters.

At the lowest level, which goes to 4.5 meters under the ground, there is also an aquarium, a small gallery, and a few coffee shops.

You can go up to the center of the ball and enjoy beautiful views of the city while sitting at the bar with a cup of coffee.

The guides conduct general tours in Baiterek in Russian, Kazakh and English languages.

"Baiterek" is a sort of symbol of a new stage in the lives of Kazakh people. It expresses cosmogonic representations of nomads who lived in ancient times. According to them, a major world river flows at the crossroads of the worlds, and on one of its banks, a growing tree lives named Baiterek.

"Baiterek" symbolizes a strong state that is able to save its historical roots and aspirations for prosperity.

Near Baiterek is a green area, where people regularly arrange various events.

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It was opened in the summer of Naurzum State Nature Reserve in 1931 and is included in natural tours of Kazakhstan.

However, in 1951, it was forced to close, but in 1966, it was opened again to all visitors and workers.

The most important task of the Nauruzum reserve is the preservation of unique, rare animals and plants that inhabit the steppe zone of North Kazakhstan.

Nauruzum state reserve covers an area of 191,381 hectares.

The task of protecting the natural attractions of Kazakhstan was assigned to the Committee on Hunting and Forestry. Since the main purpose is the preservation of this unique natural corner of Kazakhstan for future generations,

Naurzum national park is located in the Kostanai region. on the territory of two districts, namely, Auliekolsky and Naurzum.

The territory of the Naurzum Reserve is divided into three sections:

Sypsyn-dry meadows, Kolkov woods, small lakes, and marshy steppes (an area of 38,720 hectares).

Tersek-Terseksky Kolkov pine forest with kovylkov steppes (an area of 12 947 hectares).

Naurzum includes salty and freshwater lakes with grass meadows, and the Naurzum forest with the steppe river Akkansay (area of 139,714 gektakra).

Flora Naurzum Reserve includes more than 687 species of rare plants and flowers.

The fauna of the reserve is also very rich in animal species. In particular, it concerns the avifauna. It comprises 282 species, of which 158 nest.

In addition, there are 44 species of mammals and over 10 species of fish that live in the local rivers and lakes.

While strolling through the State Reserve, you may see foxes, wolves, weasels, ferrets, deer, elk, and the list goes on.

If you decide to visit this interesting place, the impressions from this trip will remain in your memory for a long time.

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The National Natural Park, called "Altyn-Emel," is included in natural tours of Kazakhstan and is part of a recreational complex in Kazakhstan.

Altyn-Emel National Park is located in the western part of the ridge, Jungar Alatau.Its area is 460,000 hectares and it is the territory where rare and endangered species of Kazakh creatures live.

In the National Park, you will find not only rare species of flora and fauna but also a number of historic archaeological sites that date back to the 1-3 millennium BC.

Namely, Saka burial mounds "Bes-Shatyr" and "Tamgaly-Tas." There you can observe the cave paintings, which were created in the 14th and 16th centuries BC.

The Mounds of Bes-Shatyr are famous for their height. These sand hills reach a height of over 20 meters and a diameter of 104 meters. In the 3–7th centuries BC, Ibidem, Saka chieftains, and the great generals of the time were buried.

At the time, the necropolis of Bes-Shatyr, which translates as "Five Tents", was a place of worship for the Saks, who lived in these places.

"Singing Dune" is considered another showplace of the National Park Altyn-Emel.

What was the reason for such a name is not difficult to guess. In dry weather, the sands of the place make sounds that resemble a melody that is created while playing the organ.

This sound can be heard a few kilometers away from the place. Scientists who examine it could see an intriguing phenomenon. Despite all the natural laws and strong winds, the dune stays in one place for several millennia.

The Altyn Zhmele contains a large number of wild animals, such as wolves, foxes, jeyrans, kulans, etc. In addition, on its territory, golden eagles nest with eagles.

Most of these birds and animals are recorded in the Red Book of Kazakhstan.

In the gorge At Terekty-Say, you will be able to observe cave paintings of primitive men, which explain to visitors the life and hunt of those times.

A «stone» tree grows in the gorge called Kyzyl Duyz.

If you think that Kazakh National Park Altyn-Emelis is famous only for these facts, then you are wrong.

There you also have the possibility to observe a mysterious natural phenomenon, as from the Earth's crust emerge springs with clean water. One of them has existed for more than 700 years.

In the event that you choose to visit this fascinating place, the impressions will stay in your memory for quite a while. What's more, with a specific end goal of catching these scenes, our travel organization, «Orient Mice», is pleased to provide you with transportation and expert guides who will tell you not just the history of the National Park Altyn-Emel, but will also demonstrate all the sights and the most beauteous

and interesting places in this exceptional region.

Kul-Say lakes are three glacial lakes with clear water. They are located among the foothills of the Gyeonggi-Tau forest, 110 km from Almaty. They are a part of the natural tour around Kazakhstan.

These famous three lakes were formed at an altitude of 2000 meters by the river called Kolsay, or as it is called, Kul-Seille. Hence the name.

This place is well-known among the people of Kazakhstan and guests of the country. The lake is home to delicious trout, the air is clean and this place is perfect for tent camping.

Travelers come here to organize different excursions by land, air, and on the water surface of lakes. The most interesting is considered a horseback tour, where you will spend time along the shores of lakes, and you will have the possibility to climb on horseback through the narrow trails up into the mountains.

You can also arrange a horse to move to the village of Balbi, which is in Kyrgyzstan on the bank of Lake Issyk-Kul.

The travel agency «Orient Mice» is pleased to provide transportation and professional guides to show you around Lake Kun, offering all three types of excursions (by boat, helicopter, and horseback riding).

It is probably one of the most beautiful cities in Kazakhstan. It is located in Balkhash city. Green Town is shrouded in mystery and legends, and it is included in the tour of Kazakhstan.

The city was established in 1932 and it appeared due to the copper smeltery. Coincidentally, in 1967, the copper from Balkhash was considered one of the best on the planet.

With respect to development, Balkhash has rectangular blocks, each of which is equipped with squares, parks, and fountains.

The eponymous lake possesses the fourteenth spot in the rundown of the biggest lakes on the planet and is viewed as the second-most enduring salt lake after the Caspian Sea.

There are numerous legends about the inception of the name of the city and lake. Our guides will be pleased to let you know about them. We give one of the many fascinating legends.

The word "balkhash" has a place at the same time in English, Tatar and Altai dialects. It is translated as "marshland covered tussocks."

According to the legend, one very rich magician in this city has the daughter Ili. And when it was time to get her married, the wizard said to all the people that would give her only the most powerful, beautiful, and rich husband. Many suitors had gathered.

All of them were from rich families and had a high position in society. But among them, there was one groom, a poor shepherd named Karatal. In addition, by the will of fate, he was the one to get the wizard's daughter's attention.

He was fired as the house magician because he was impoverished.Ili decided to run away with her lover and galloped away into the night with him very far away.

However, nobody can not hide from the wizard and when found the escape of his daughter - he decided to impose terrible curse on the lovers. Wizard made his daughter and her fiance in two mountain rivers, and in order to they had never joined, - marshy Lake Balkhash fell between them.

On the shores of the lake is growing a large number of plants: willow and reeds, rushes and Eurasian water milfoil, pemphigus vulgaris, and even some kinds of mollusks. Most of these plants are rare and listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan.

Once upon a time, the flora and fauna of Balkhash were considered rich and diverse, but because of the deterioration of water quality, the plant began to die in 1970.

Scientists are carefully studying the ecological system of Lake Balkhash. Even the slightest change in the ecological balance can lead to serious consequences. Violation of the ecological balance can lead to changes in the food chain, and there is a high probability of losing rare species of birds, fish, and animals. That is why it is important to save the ecological balance that was created by nature over the centuries. Therefore, scientists are making huge efforts to save Lake Balkhash.

In the northern part of Kazakhstan, between the cities of Astana and Kokchetau, there is the most that neither is a true oasis, with the beautiful name of Borovoye.

This place attracts crowds of tourists, and our travel agency, "ORIENT MICE", is happy to provide you with transportation and professional guides to help you plunge into the tale of Kazakh Switzerland as quickly as possible.

There is a very beautiful legend that tells the origin of this amazing place. It explains that when God created the world, he gave all the people green forests, high mountains, deep seas, and oceans, but the Kazakhs got only the bare steppe. People began to ask the creator to give them something amazing and beautiful...

From the remaining gifts, God took from his pocket the incredible blue lake, beautiful flowers, and green bushes that stretched on the hills along the lake perimeter.

In addition, the Creator has populated these places with plenty of birds, fish, animals, and insects. Thus, this wonderful area was born in the north of Kazakhstan, under the name of Borovoe (Burabay).

The hills are not very high in this area. They reach just 600 meters above the lake level.

Nearby the main lake are many small lakes, namely: Small Chebachye, Shchuchye, Karas, Swan, Light, and many others. They allure travelers with their blue and very cold water.

However, the most important hallmark of this place is Blue Bay. From the water rises a rock called "Zhumbaktas". The translation means "the mysterious Sphinx."

This rock really is quite similar to the mythical bird. If you look at this rock from different angles, then it seems to be reincarnated and change its appearance from a young girl to an old woman.

Borovoye is a really magnificent and beautiful place that has settled in the north of Kazakhstan. You should definitely get there, and our agency will help you with this matter.

Lake Kaindy, or another interpretation of the name, Kaiyndy, is in the Tien Shan Mountains at an altitude of about 1,900 meters. They are a natural attraction in Kazakhstan and are included in the natural tour of Kazakhstan offered by the tourist company «Orient Mice».

The lake was formed in 1911 when there was a very strong earthquake in the area. Rocks fell from the mountains and blocked the path of the river. The valley was filled with water, and today its depth is 25 meters and its length is 400 meters.

Since at this point, before there was a valley with many trees, the elements have created a very interesting landscape for this place. From the lake's surface, stick out the tops of green fir trees and birches.

Kaiyndy, in Kazakh, means "abundant in birch." The lake got its name because of the very scale of a birch grove, which is located a few kilometers away.

The lake is a paid holiday destination. At the entrance, in the house forester, you have to pay some amount of money. The money all goes to the maintenance of cleanliness and order in this interesting place.

Here, you have the opportunity to go scuba diving.

In the winter of 2007, it was decided to establish a national park on the territory of Lake Kaindy.

Cains Lake is very popular among tourists. Moreover, our travel company is pleased to provide you with an SUV with a driver and a guide to help you experience an unforgettable holiday and the magnificent scenery of these places.

The cost of the trip included a picnic, guide services, and an environmental fee.

If you want to visit the natural excursions to Lake Kaindy, our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with transportation and professional guides who will tell its history and show the most beautiful corners of the province.

Panfilov Park was constructed in the nineteenth century. However, in the past, it was well-known as the City Garden.

In 1899, the park was renamed "Pushkin Garden," and after the unrest, it became the park named after the fallen freedom fighters.

In 1942, the park received a new name: Park Panfilova. This is the name of the park that it has retained to this day.

This name was chosen in honor of the 28 Panfilov fighters.

According to its plan, Panfilov Park was built in the form of a regular rectangle. Here, in 1907, the Holy Ascension Cathedral was erected.

As of 1982, the Holy Ascension Cathedral and Panfilov Park, which is located in Alma-Ata, have been incorporated into the list of chronicled landmarks of culture and history of Kazakhstan. They have national significance and are protected by the state.

The list also hit the Glory Memorial, with a museum of national instruments, which, like the Holy Ascension Cathedral, is at the very center of the park.

In the park, each building has its own secrets and legends.

For instance, it is said that Holy Ascension Cathedral was built without a single nail. In nowadays

Panfilov Park is viewed nowadays as the most significant attraction in the current city. Its existence is the pride of the Kazakh people.

Our travel organization, "Orient Mice," is pleased to give you transportation and expert guides who will show you the city itself as well as tell you the astonishing stories and legends that are closely intertwined with the primary attraction of the city, Pamfilova Park.

"Sunkar" in Kazakh, translated as "falcon".

The nursery of predator birds, "Sunkar", is found not a long way from the southern capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty, in the Grand Valley. The nursery is a characteristic fascination of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is incorporated into the natural voyage through the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The nursery was established in 1989 and, today, it has been in existence for over 25 years. The main task of the nursery is considered the cultivation and production of the most valuable birds, which are currently listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan as endangered species, such as the saker falcon.

In just a few decades, there have been about 2,060 saker falcons cultivated and freedom has been issued to more than 700 individuals.

In addition, here it is grown along with other birds of prey. Namely, Kumai, the eagle owl, golden eagle, and burial bird.

Since 2006, workers at the nursery have held a one-of-a-kind show with birds of prey on the observation deck. It features seven species of birds of prey that demonstrate hunting techniques to visitors.

Most birds consume only fresh meat in this kennel. Therefore, the special enclosure was built in order to feed them and, simultaneously, possibly grow about 10,000 rats.

In addition to birds, other animals also live there. Such as wolves and Kazakh hounds. By the way, there is stabling for 50 horses.

On natural tours of the kennel, you have the opportunity to ride horses and witness the hunt with the presence of birds of prey. In addition, you can take a walk to the picturesque collapse under the interesting name "Stone Flower."

On the off chance that you choose to visit this fascinating spot, the impressions will stay in your memory for quite a while.

What's more, to catch these scenes, our travel office, "Orient Mice," is pleased to give you transportation and expert guides. They will tell you not only the story of the kennel "Sunkar" birds of prey, but also show you the beautiful surroundings, and you will be able to enjoy the hunting show, which will be held for you individually.

In Kazakhstan, there is a national natural park called "Altyn-Emel" which can be found on a mountain called "Dune." This place is part of a natural tour of Kazakhstan and is very interesting for tourists coming here.

The "Singing Dunes" are massive mounds of sand that reach a height of 150 meters, and the length of the mountain is a few kilometers away.

From the top of the mountain, offering a beautiful panorama

What was the reason for such a name is not difficult to guess. In dry weather, the sands of the place make sounds that resemble a melody that is created while playing the organ.

But the dune not only sings, there are moments when, replacing beautiful music, comes a very frightening roar, catching up to the horror of visitors.

The cause of these sounds is considered the friction of grains of sand as the wind is exposed to objects.

The mountain produces different musical works by means of electrical discharges, and the volume depends directly on the number of grains of sand moving.

In order to listen to the singing sanddune, you need to see it in a dry form (i.e., on a sunny day).

This sound can be heard several kilometers away from the location. People who studied it were able to observe an interesting phenomenon. Despite all the natural laws and strong winds, the dune stays in one place for several millennia.

There are a large number of legends that are associated with the singing mountain. According to one superstition, under the mountain I found his solace, the great conqueror Dschinghis Khan. The sand that produces sounds-those moments when Khan's soul wants to remind me.

Another legend tells us that the dune became Satan himself, and the noise that makes a mountain is his dissatisfaction with the world.

If you want to visit the National Park and listen to the Singing Dunes, our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with transportation and professional guides who will lead an interesting natural excursion for you.

The Big Almaty is a river that flows in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan and Almaty as a right tributary of the river Kaskelen.

The Big River is a part of the natural Almaatinka tour in Kazakhstan and is included in a natural tour of the Alma-Ata.

The river is 96 km long and the catchment area equals 425 square kilometers.

The Big River Almaatinka was formed by the merger of several streams, which in turn flowed from the frontal moraine of several large glaciers.

The watershed itself is located in several areas, namely lowland, mountain, and foothill.

From the cliffs and glaciers, the river descends to the alpine meadows and passes through deciduous and coniferous forests.

In 1980, according to the plan of the famous Kazakh branch of the institute "Hydroproject", it was specially built as an anti-mudflow artificial barrier in the river valley. It was created in order to delay the torrents coming down from the mountains.

The height of the dam is equal to the 40th meter.

If you decide to visit the southern part of the capital of Kazakhstan and visit the river under the interesting name "Big Almaatinka," then our travel agency, «Orient Mice», is pleased to provide you with transportation and professional guides who will show you the city and guide you to the places where the Almaatinka flows.

The famous Tamgaly-Tas tract, which is located in Kazakhstan (170 km from Almaty), attracts a large number of tourists with its amazing view, fresh air, and large-scale steep cliffs.

Tamgaly-Tas translates as "stones with signs." This is a very picturesque place. Here, the images of Burkhans (Bodhisattvas) and Buddha are carved on high, steep rocks. Ancient rock carvings were made in the 14th and 16th centuries. Inscriptions in the Tibetan language accompany the images.

Three images with signs are located on 18 rocks. In total, all these drawings represent a Buddhist sanctuary. There are a lot of legends that tell us about the origin of these images and the place itself. One of them says that when there were strong earthquakes in this place, large stones that flew from the rocks fell into the water and formed a kind of bridge for crossing the locals who were trapped because of the earthquake. People decided that the gods themselves had helped them in this way. Traces of this crossing exist to this day.

As mentioned above, three images are depicted on the rocks. These are: Shakyamuni Buddha with the inscription "I will worship Shakyamuni Buddha", Arya Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva "I will worship the holy Avalokiteshvara" and the image of Burhan Mangla (who is considered the god of healing).

If you decide to visit this interesting place, then our travel agency, Orient Mice, will be happy to provide you with transport and professional guides who will show you the Tamgaly-Tas tract and tell you the legends and secrets that are associated with it.

In the southern part of Kazakhstan, it is perhaps the most beautiful place of all the gorges, Sairam-su. It is part of a natural tour of Kazakhstan and is very popular among tourists.

There is a lake at an altitude of 2,350 meters with the same name.

An interesting fact is that the color of the lake is very clearly delineated. The color of the water in the lake shimmers from light blue to turquoise. There is a very beautiful legend that tells us about the appearance of the lake.

In ancient times, there existed a village where lived a beautiful girl who fell in love with a shepherd. Lovers decided to seek the girl's father's blessing, but he became enraged and forbade them from marrying.

Then they decided to run away. Grandma gave her a ring and a bracelet of turquoise colored in the form of a snake, blessed, and sent them off. When the father discovered that the children had decided to flee, he threw them into the pursuit. The girl realized that they would be soon overtaken and she would be given in marriage to a rich khan.

Lovers took strong hands and swore never to part. She dropped the ring to the ground, and in that place appeared a lake, and then she took off the bracelet, threw it in front of them, forming another lake in the form of eight. So the water was connected in two colors. Turquoise (young women) and light blue (the shepherd).

If you want to visit the gorge of Sairam-Su, our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with transportation and professional guides who will tell its secrets and show you the beautiful places.

The Turgen gorge is located in the Republic of Kazakhstan and is included in the list of natural excursions in the territory of Kazakhstan.

The gorge's exact location is in the Ile-Alatau National Park.

In ancient times, through the gorge of Turgen, caravans passed with camels on their way from Europe to India and China.

This wonderful and most beautiful piece of nature is famous for its waterfalls, dangerous cliffs, clean air, and relict Chin-Turgen mossy fir.

During a tour of the natural gorge of Turgen, you will be able to learn about the history of this beautiful region, its nature, and even historical archaeological sites that relate to the Saka culture.

You will see a sculpture of a Saka warrior, which locals call the "golden man". This sculpture has become a national symbol of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Ordering a natural tour of the gorge, you will be held at the Bear waterfall. There were still remnants of plant prints that were millions of years old.

A beautiful legend is connected to this place. According to legend, those who drink the ice-clear waters from this waterfall will be rejuvenated. Do you want to check it out?

In addition, you will be able to get into the Trout Farm during the natural tour. There, for many years, bred the noble kind of fish-trout. If you have a strong desire, you can catch it yourself, and local chefs will prepare it for your lunch. Isn't it very tempting?

If you decide to visit this interesting place, the impressions of it will remain in your memory for a long time.

And in order to capture these landscapes, our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with transportation and professional guides who will tell you not only the history of the gorge of Turgen, but also the most beautiful and interesting legends associated with this place.

The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is one of the largest museums in Central Asia. It is part of a historical tour of Kazakhstan and is included in the list of all the historical tours of the southern capital.

The exhibition for the museum began collecting in the distant 30s of the 19th century. One of the organizers was to collect exhibits by author Vladimir Dahl (author of the "Dictionary").

In 1931, the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan opened its doors to the public in the building of the no less famous Ascension Cathedral in Almaty. Which was considered the original building, built in the years 1904-1907 by the famous vernacular architect A. Zenkov.

The current museum building was erected in 1985. The famous architects who worked on this project, namely, Z. Mustafina, Yu. Ratushny, and B. Razagaliev, The area of the museum is equal to 17.557 sq.m.

The building consists of three floors, on which there are exhibition halls.

In total, there are seven museum rooms: "The historical ethnography," "Public Fund," "Kazakhstan in the years of the Second World War and the culture of diasporas," "Paleontology and archeology," artist-ethnographer N.G.Hludov," "Museum of Anthropology," and "Modern Kazakhstan."

At this time, the exhibition of the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan has more than 200,000 monuments of spiritual and material culture.

You have a unique opportunity to be acquainted with the documents that are associated with expeditions, lectures, conferences, research and application projects, etc. That, in turn, slightly opens the curtain to the work of professionals who deal with stock exhibits and archives.

In addition, you can participate in lectures and museum lessons on the history and culture of Kazakhstan.

Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," will provide you with professional guides and comfortable transport to get around the city.