Thanks to its abundant oil and mineral reserves Kazakhstan generally has better standards of accommodation, restaurants and transport than elsewhere in Central Asia. You’ll find great travel adventures: hiking the mountains and valleys of Tian Shan, searching for wildlife on the steppes or enjoying home-spun hospitality in village guesthouses.
Central Asia - Kazakhstan (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
explore Almaty, the leafy, sophisticated metropolis with spectacular mountains on its doorstep.
maps
hike, homestay and horse ride amid gorgeous mountain scenery in Aksu-Zhabagyly Nature Reserve.
transport
be awed by 21st-century fantasy architecture in the brand-new capital of Astana.
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: When to Go, Almaty, Kolsay Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Karkara Valley, Central Tian Shan, Tamgaly Petroglyphs, Altyn-Emel National Park, Taraz, Shymkent, Turkistan, Kyzylorda, Aralsk, Aktau, Astana, Lake Burabay, Karaganda, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Semey, Understand Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Today, History, People, Arts, Environment & Survival Guide.
Central Asia - Kazakhstan (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
explore Almaty, the leafy, sophisticated metropolis with spectacular mountains on its doorstep.
maps
hike, homestay and horse ride amid gorgeous mountain scenery in Aksu-Zhabagyly Nature Reserve.
transport
be awed by 21st-century fantasy architecture in the brand-new capital of Astana.
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: When to Go, Almaty, Kolsay Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Karkara Valley, Central Tian Shan, Tamgaly Petroglyphs, Altyn-Emel National Park, Taraz, Shymkent, Turkistan, Kyzylorda, Aralsk, Aktau, Astana, Lake Burabay, Karaganda, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Semey, Understand Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Today, History, People, Arts, Environment & Survival Guide.