Things to Do in Kazakhstan

There are 109 attractions in Kazakhstan. Charyn National Park, national park with dramatic canyon landscapes and erosion formations, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
All Lakes 25 Parks & Reserves 16 Mountains & Peaks 14 Religious Sites 10 Islands 6 Archaeological Sites 5 Monuments & Memorials 4 Museums 4 Hot Springs & Geysers 3 Theaters 2 Waterfalls 2 Plateaus & Hills 2 Plazas & Squares 2 Administrative Seat 2 Stadiums & Sports 2
South Aral Sea
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South Aral Sea
Southern section of the Aral Sea, severely desiccated
Lake
Trans-Ili Alatau
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Trans-Ili Alatau
Mountain range forming part of northern Tien Shan
Mountains
Lake Markakol
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Lake Markakol
Remote mountain lake in East Kazakhstan's Altai
Lake
Hazrat Sultan Mosque
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Hazrat Sultan Mosque
One of Kazakhstan's largest mosques in Astana
Mosque
Astana Opera
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Astana Opera
Modern opera house hosting ballet and opera performances
Theater
Küngöy Ala-Too Range
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Küngöy Ala-Too Range
Mountain range forming part of the Tien Shan system
Mountains
Terskey Alatoo
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Terskey Alatoo
Mountain range of the Tien Shan with alpine glaciers
Mountains
Ascension Cathedral
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Ascension Cathedral
Wooden Russian Orthodox cathedral and Almaty landmark
Religious Site
Talas Ala-Too
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Talas Ala-Too
Mountain range forming Talas region border in Central Asia
Mountains
Tyuleny Archipelago
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Tyuleny Archipelago
Caspian Sea island group with seabird and seal colonies
Islands
Kapchagay Reservoir
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Kapchagay Reservoir
Large reservoir near Almaty used recreationally
Reservoir
Turgay Plateau
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Turgay Plateau
Expansive Kazakh plateau of steppe and seasonal wetlands
Plateau
Burabay National Park
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Burabay National Park
Scenic Kazakh park of lakes, forests, and resorts
National Park
Central Mosque Almaty
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Central Mosque Almaty
Large mosque in Almaty and cultural landmark
Mosque
Aisha Bibi
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Aisha Bibi
12th-century mausoleum notable for terracotta decoration
Monument
Bukhtarminskoye Vodokhranilishche
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Bukhtarminskoye Vodokhranilishche
Large reservoir on the Irtysh, regional water storage
Reservoir
Ile-Alatau National Park
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Ile-Alatau National Park
Almaty region park protecting Tien Shan alpine ecosystems
National Park
Abay Opera House
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Abay Opera House
Major Almaty opera and ballet theatre
Theater
Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
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Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
National museum in Almaty showcasing Kazakh history
Museum
Kamyslybas
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Kamyslybas
Salt lake important for local fisheries and birds.
Lake
Karkaraly National Park
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Karkaraly National Park
Kazakh national park of forests, steppe, and lakes.
National Park
Lake Issyk
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Lake Issyk
Mountain lake in Almaty Region, scenic shores
Lake
Saray-Jük
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Saray-Jük
Ruined medieval trading settlement on historic trade routes
Administrative Seat
Ulytau (range)
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Ulytau (range)
Isolated granite mountain range in central Kazakhstan
Mountains
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