Places to visit in Kazakhstan

Almaty

Kolsay Lakes National Park

Kolsay Lakes, three stunning lakes located 300km from Almaty. They are reputed to be one of the most picturesque places in Kazakhstan. eduard-kim/shutterstock

Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve

Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve, the oldest protected area in Central Asia and a good place to see bears, golden eagles and snow leopards. iliuta-goean/shutterstock

Burabay National Park

Lake Burabay, a popular tourist destination close to Astana. It is known as the pearl of Kazakhstan. maxim-petrichuk/shutterstock

Baikonur Cosmodrome

Soyuz spacecraft in Baikonur, the worlds first and largest operational space launch facility. It has numerous scientific, commericial and military missions launched annually. vicspacewalker/shutterstock

Ustyurt Plateau

The Aral Sea

Grounded ship near Aralsk in the Aral Sea, formerly the fourth largest lake in the world. gopixgo/shutterstock

Astana

Altyn Emel National Park

The singing dune, a large sand dune that emits a vibrating rumble. Located 260km from Almaty, the park is an easily accessible place to experience Kazakhstans unique landscapes. maxim-petrichuk/shutterstock