Kazakhstan
The pretty, beautifully maintained central park makes for a pleasant stroll, and several of Ust-Kamenogorsk’s oldest buildings and some worthwhile museums…
Must-see attractions in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Rising about 15m high, this circular, brick-built minaret likely dates from the 10th century. You can climb up inside to view the Aksu-Zhabagly mountains…
Kazakhstan
The leafy Central Park stretches over 2km from north to south, with a large lake at its heart. Its main entrance is off the west side of mid–Bukhar Zhyrau.
Shymkent
The tall Altyn Shanyrak monument in the middle of Independence Park – a sort of tall, metallic funnel – represents the central roof opening of a yurt.
Kazakhstan
The statue of Ukrainian poet and exile Shevchenko stands on the boundary between Mikrorayons 4 and 5, looking mournfully out to sea.
Kazakhstan
This poignant memorial is inscribed with a poem, dedicated to the mothers of soldiers who never returned from Afghanistan.
Kazakhstan
This is a group of mostly wrecked buildings belonging to scientific research institutes, used as a landmark by hikers.
Kazakhstan
This fighter plane from WWII sits on the concrete plinth overlooking the sea, in between Mikrorayons 7 and 9.
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
East of Khan Shatyr, across a park, stand the grand headquarters of the state energy company, KazMunayGaz.
House of Ministries – Northern Wing
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
This curved golden building, along with its southern twin, have been dubbed the 'Beer Cans' by locals.
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
The Atameken – a 200m-long, walk-around country map with models of major buildings – is quite fun.
House of Ministries – Southern Wing
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
This curved golden building, along with its northern twin, have been dubbed the 'Beer Cans' by locals.
Shymkent
This monument consists of a tall, red granite column topped with the figure of Mother Earth.
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
The egg-domed National Archive stands just west of the Bayterek Monument.
Kazakhstan
A leading 10th-century Islamic scholar lies buried in this mausoleum.
Kazakhstan
This museum, dedicated to the victims of the Polygon, is due to open in 2018, to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Semey's founding. It will be…
