Tourism of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is not only steppes and plains but also a rich natural world, ancient culture, traditions and customs, and beautiful gorges and reserves. The uniqueness and originality of this beautiful and rich land will impress any traveler.
Today, Kazakhstan's tourism is gaining momentum, opening up new firms that offer interesting natural and historical tours of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as offering tourist mountain trails for those who want to live in tents and enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery and drink the crystal ice water from springs that gurgle in the surrounding area.
There are a lot of different tourism types, namely environmental and recreational, educational and ethnic, and many others.
In the southern part of Kazakhstan, you will find the remains of archaeological excavations and sedentary and nomadic civilizations. Proceed along the paths that, in ancient times, were part of the Great Silk Road, and visit the ancient settlements that once blossomed so rapidly developed trade between China, Russia and Central Asia.
Astana is the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which has an interesting history. It is located in the Nordic region.This city is the main cultural and industrial center at the same time throughout the country.
Astana was established in 1824, and it was viewed as a military stronghold, which was located in the Russian-Kazakh Karaotkel territories. Astana is a piece of a historical tour through Kazakhstan, and our guides will be glad to take you through this great city.
In 1999, Astana was awarded the title of "City of Peace" by UNESCO.
The city of Petropavlovsk was established more than a few centuries ago. The town was formed in 1752, when a Russian military fortress was built on the site. Petropavlovsk is part of a historical tour of Kazakhstan.
According to its geological terms, the territory of this place is something in the form of lowering the earth's crust, which is filled with marine sediments. These marine sediments belong to the Cenozoic and Mesozoic periods.
East Kazakhstan is very diverse in its natural resources. This region is unique in the combination of its natural features. In the south-east of the Altai mountains, with ridges and Turbagaty Saur as well, it includes Zaisan hollow.
The East Kazakhstan region includes such areas as clay canyons, mountain and steppe areas, forests with alpine meadows, and sandy desert areas. Thus, this region is unique in its landscape as well as in its abundance of flora and fauna.
With a strong desire, you can order through our travel agency, "Orient Mice," an unforgettable tour and learn about the culture and lifestyle of the native nomadic Kazakhs.
In the central region of Kazakhstan, there is probably one of the biggest lakes in the whole of the Republic of Kazakhstan and all over the world; this is Lake Balkhash, which is unique for its mountain-forest oasis.
For fans of mountain tourism in this area, the mountains of Ulytau are a must.
In addition, there are a large number of ethnographic and archaeological objects.
Western Kazakhstan is surrounded by the Ural Mountains, the deserts of Turkmenistan and the Aral Sea on the Caspian Sea.
The West Kazakhstan Region is very rich in natural resources. Also in this area are widely developed economic relations with Russia. It produces oil.
It should be noted that the entire region, including the western part of Kazakhstan, was once part of the Great Silk Road.
Cities that are born again are considered very ancient, and due to archaeological excavations, a large amount of valuable material and historical artifacts has been found.
The Silk Road, or as it is accepted by local people to call it, "Zhibek Zholy," goes back to the third century BC, and its entire route, for now, is an entire complex of archaeological, ancient, and valuable landmarks of the time.
The cities through which it passes are the most valuable in the development of tourism in Kazakhstan. They are under the protection of a cultural and historical state. It is Suzak, Sairam, Otrar, Sygnak, Turkestan, and Sauran.
The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is an exceptional and one-of-a-kind architectural monument built in the 14th century.
Besides, there are well-preserved and other historical architectural monuments of the 10th–12th centuries on this land. These mausoleums include "Daudbeka" and "Karahan", "Aisha Bibi" Mausoleum, "Arystan Baba" and "Alash-Khan", mosques, and many others.
There is the cosmodrome of Baikonur in the southern region 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.
More than 1,500 tons of payload are put into orbit from the Baikonur Cosmodrome annually.
By ordering a tour of the spaceport Baikonur through the agency "Orient MIice", you will have the opportunity to attend the launch pad and enjoy the views of the unlimited steppes of Kazakhstan.
Also, 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.
In the "Altyn-Emel" National Park, you can get acquainted not only with amazing nature and walk under waterfalls, but also see ancient petroglyphs.
A National Natural Park called "Altyn-Emel" is a natural tour of Kazakhstan and is a recreational complex in Kazakhstan.
Altyn-Emel National Park is located in the western part of the Jungar Alatau ridge.Its area is 460,000 hectares, and it is home to rare and endangered species of animals from Kazakhstan.
The National Park is home to not only rare species of flora and fauna, as well as a number of historic archaeological landmarks that date back to the 1-3 millennium BC.
Natural and archeological landmarks in Kazakhstan can take a long time to enumerate. Their never-ending number Better pack your bags and go on a fascinating journey through these legendary and mysterious places.
Our travel organization, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with transportation and expert guides who will demonstrate the city to you, take a tour of the Palace of Culture, and take you to the theaters.
Also, you will have the possibility to go on a tour in the woods, where in the summer you can collect mushrooms and berries, and in the winter you can go riding, snowboarding, and skiing.
