Place's to visit in Kazakhstan

Is the top most tourist attraction of Kazakhstan. Located in Astana, this monument is 97 m high. This is a latticed tower in white that has a huge glass orb at the top. This tower is a representation of the Samruk bird and its golden egg, a local legend.

In Astana is 91 m in height with a bronze statue of President Nazarbaev at its base and a golden eagle at the top.

Central Mosque in Almaty built in 1999 is the largest mosque in the country. It is a white marbled, golden domed and multi-towered mosque that can accommodate 3000 people in its prayer hall. Nur Astana Mosque opened in 2005 is a beautiful four minaret building. It is the second largest mosque not only in Kazakhstan but also in Central Asia. Its prayer hall displays geometrical patterns of gold, red, blue and white. Mangali Mosque in Atyrau is a blue domed modern mosque. It is located on the western side of the public square in Satpaev.

Located in Almaty, this is the most popular museum of Kazakhstan. You can learn about the country’s history from the Bronze Age till the capital was transferred to Astana. Hall no.1 displays archaeological findings and special exhibits of golden adornments belonging to the 6th to 3rd centuries BC.  Hall no.2 has ethnographic displays till the 18th century and the 19th to the 21st century in halls no. 3 and 4.

Park in Oskemen is a newly constructed large park that contains a botanical garden, ethnographical exhibition and an exhibition displaying heroes of the Afghan war, World War II and Chernobyl Liquidators along with political leaders. Central Park in Almaty, one of the biggest parks, houses funfair rides, boating rides, pony rides, beer stands, cinema, AquaPark and cafes which are ideal for families to spend their weekends.

Nature Reserve, with its 1319 sq.km area is the great attraction of Kazakhstan. It has a lot of green valleys, snow-capped peaks, rushing rivers and tall glassy glaciers are thrilling and enchanting for any nature lover. The area where the mountain meets the steppe is an especially enchanting place with colourful birds and scenic landscapes.