Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is a mausoleum in the city of Turkestan, in southern Kazakhstan. The structure was commissioned in 1389 by Timur, who ruled the area as part of the expansive Timurid Empire, to replace a smaller 12th-century mausoleum of the famous Turkic poet and Sufi mystic, Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1093–1166). However, construction was halted with the death of Timur in 1405.
Kazakhstan is a country in Central Asia with a land area of 2,724,900 square kilometres (1,052,100 sq mi) and a population of 18.8 million in 2018. The capital is Nur-Sultan, formerly known as Astana. It was moved from Almaty, the country's largest city, in 1997.
The Ascension Cathedral, also known as the Zenkov Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral located in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. It was built between 1904 and 1907 by the architect Andrei Zenkov, and is one of the few buildings in Almaty that survived the 1911 earthquake.
Nur-Sultan is the capital city of Kazakhstan. The city was previously known as Astana until March 2019 when its name was officially changed to Nur-Sultan. The name change was made in honor of Nursultan Nazarbayev, who served as the first President of Kazakhstan from 1990 to 2019. A 2022 official estimate reported a population of 1,350,228 within the city limits.
Charyn Canyon National Park is not located in southeastern Kazakhstan. Charyn Canyon is known for its stunning landscapes, including unique rock formations and vibrant colors. The canyon is often compared to the Grand Canyon in the United States due to its geological features. Visitors to Charyn Canyon can explore the canyon's depths, hike along the rim, and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
Abay Park in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, is one of the city's most popular and historically significant parks. Named after the famous Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Qunanbayuli, the park serves as both a cultural and recreational hub for locals and tourists.
The main city amusement park, water park, dolphinarium, dinopark, boating – in this park, it’s hard to get bored even if you want to. In the middle of the central lake, on the island, there is a restaurant that you can take a boat to or stroll along the lovely openwork bridge. Various strength meters, shooting galleries, magicians, face painting artists.
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population of 2,249,500 in 2024. It was the capital of Kazakhstan from 1929 to 1936, while the country was an autonomous republic of the Soviet Union, then from 1936 to 1991, a union republic and finally from 1991, an independent state. In 1997, the government relocated the capital to Akmola (now called Astana).
Independence Park in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, is a modern urban park dedicated to celebrating Kazakhstan's independence and national identity. Opened in 2011, the park is one of the city's landmarks and serves as a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
On the territory of the park are located the famous Ascension Cathedral, the monument to Panfilov Heroes, the Eternal Flame, the Museum of Kazakh folk musical instruments, the Artichoke Theater and several restaurants. During the day in the park, you can ride ponies, feed pigeons and just have a nice walk along coniferous alleys and mysterious shady paths.
Shymkent is one of the largest cities in Kazakhstan, located in the southern part of the country. It serves as the administrative center of the Turkistan Region and is known for its rich history, cultural significance, and strategic location near the borders of Uzbekistan. Shymkent is one of Kazakhstan’s key economic and industrial hubs and has a rapidly growing population. Its population was 1,236,900 in 2024.
