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2. Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana

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Astana tour package

The Astana region, located in the northern part of Kazakhstan, is home to the country’s capital city, Astana. This region offers a captivating blend of modern architecture, cultural experiences, and natural beauty.

Astana city, a bustling metropolis, showcases futuristic buildings and landmarks, such as the Bayterek Tower and the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. The city also boasts world-class museums, art galleries, and a vibrant nightlife. Additionally, Nur-Sultan serves as a hub for major international events, making it an exciting destination for business and leisure travelers alike.

Beyond the city limits, the Astana region offers stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Borovoe National Park, also known as Burabay, charms visitors with its pristine lakes, lush forests, and unique rock formations. It is a paradise for nature lovers, offering opportunities for hiking, boating, and wildlife spotting.

The Astana region also offers insights into the Kazakh nomadic lifestyle, with nearby villages and yurt camps providing cultural immersion experiences. Visitors can learn about traditional crafts, taste authentic Kazakh cuisine, and participate in activities like horseback riding and falconry.

With its blend of modernity, cultural heritage, and natural wonders, the Astana region has something to offer every traveler. Whether you’re seeking urban exploration, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, this region will leave you captivated and enriched.

Here’s an example of a full tour package for the Astana region in Kazakhstan:

Day 1: Arrival in Astana

• Arrive at Astana International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
• Take some time to freshen up and rest after your journey.
• In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and experience traditional Kazakh cuisine.

Day 2: Astana City Tour

• Begin the day with a guided city tour of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
• Visit iconic landmarks such as the Bayterek Tower, a symbol of the city, and the Astana Opera House.
• Explore the Nur-Astana Mosque, the Central Concert Hall, and the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation.
• Spend the evening at your leisure to discover more of Astana’s modern architecture, parks, and vibrant nightlife.

Day 3: Day Trip to Burabay National Park

• Embark on a day trip to Burabay National Park, located approximately two hours from Astana.
• Explore the beautiful landscapes, including the picturesque lakes, forests, and unique rock formations.
• Enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, or simply relax by the tranquil lakeside.
• Return to Astana in the evening and have dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Akmola Village and Ethnic Kazakh Experience

• Travel to Akmola Village, a traditional Kazakh settlement, located near Astana.
• Immerse yourself in the local culture and daily life of the Kazakh people.
• Participate in various activities, including traditional Kazakh cooking, horse riding, and learning about the nomadic way of living.
• Enjoy a traditional Kazakh meal and spend the night in a yurt, a portable dwelling used by nomads.

Day 5: Astana Museum and Shopping

• Visit the Astana Museum, which showcases the rich history, culture, and heritage of Kazakhstan.
• Explore displays of ancient artifacts, traditional costumes, and archaeological treasures.
• Afterward, enjoy some free time for shopping at the Khan Shatyr Mall, which offers a range of international brands and local crafts.
• In the evening, savor a farewell dinner at a restaurant, celebrating the end of your tour.

Day 6: Departure from Astana

• Check out from your hotel and transfer to Astana International Airport for your departure.

Please note that this is just a sample itinerary and can be tailored to your specific preferences, budget, and time constraints. Additionally, accommodations, meals, and transportation can be arranged based on your requirements.

This tour will cost: $1,800US

Price includes:, price excludes:, the best time for this tour is from april to october., to get to astana, the capital city of kazakhstan, you have a few options:.

• By Air: Astana International Airport, officially known as Nur-Sultan International Airport, is the main airport serving the city. It is well-connected with domestic and international flights. Several major airlines operate direct flights to Astana from various cities around the world. Upon arrival, you can take a taxi or arrange for a transfer to your accommodation.
• By Train: Astana is easily accessible by train. The city has a well-developed railway network connected to major cities within Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. The journey duration and availability of trains will depend on your location. Popular train routes to Astana include Almaty, Shymkent, and Moscow. It’s advisable to book your train tickets in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.
• By Road: Astana is well-connected by roads, making it accessible by bus or car. You can either drive your own vehicle or take long-distance buses from cities within Kazakhstan or neighboring countries. Make sure to check visa requirements and specific border crossing procedures if you’re traveling from outside Kazakhstan.

Once you arrive in Astana, the city has a well-developed public transportation system comprising buses and taxis. Taxis are readily available and offer a convenient mode of transportation within the city. Additionally, the city has a bike-sharing system, making it possible to explore certain areas on two wheels.

It’s worth noting that the city officially changed its name from Astana to Nur-Sultan in March 2019, but for the purpose of transportation and recognition, the city is still widely referred to as Astana.

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1 day Astana city tour

During the tour you will get acquainted with the most significant architectural buildings and monuments of modern capital.

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During this tour you will visit the iconic sights of Astana, get acquainted with the history of the city, the stages of development and prospects for the future. Astana is a unique symbiosis of the best traditions of the West and the East, new and history, riskiness and rationality. 

Astana has been the capital of RK since 1997. It is the youngest capital in the world. The general plan of Astana was designed by Japanese architect Kisse Kurokawa in 1998. The imaginary line passes along the Left bank, the new administrative center of Astana. It is called “The Millennium Avenue“. The main attractions of the capital are located here. 

You will visit Baiterek. Kazakh legends say that there grows the Tree of Life, called Bayterek. On the World River bank and Samruk the holy bird of happiness flies to it to lay a golden egg in the nest, located on the top of the Tree. The egg symbolizes the Sun, granting life and hope. The Bayterek monumental structure was opened in the very center of Kazakhstan capital in 2002. It ushered in a new stage in the people’s life, becoming a symbol not only of Astana, but also of the whole country

Our next stop is Independence square: Palace of Peace and Concord, Palace of Independence. Hazret Sultan mosque – the largest mosque in Central Asia. The building was constructed in classical Islamic style with traditional Kazakh ornaments. Located on the right bank of the Yesil river the Mosque is adjacent to the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the monument "Kazakh Eli" and the Independence Square. It can accommodate five thousand worshipers, and on holidays - up to 10 thousand people.  According to the architectural plan, the temple should crown the 80-meter spire with a crescent directed strictly towards Mecca.

You will also visit EXPO - International exhibition under the auspices of the International Bureau of Exhibitions (BIE), held in the capital of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan from June 10 to September 10, 2017. The theme of the exhibition was “Energy of the Future”.

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1 a 90% refund for cancellations made after the payment is made before the permission from Roscosmos State Corporation is received.

2. a 80% refund in case of cancellation of the tour after receiving permission to visit the Cosmodrome  Baikonur by Roscosmos , regardless of the time.

3. a 0% refund for cancellations made 14 days prior to the tour start.

4. a 80% refund in case when Roscosmos refuses the Customer  in permission to visit the spaceport (Cosmodrome Baikonur),

5. a 80% refund is applicable when Roscosmos either transfers or cancels the launch of the spacecraft, unless  the Customer chooses to use  the tour package of ‘between launches’ period, in this case the cost of the tour is recalculated and the difference is transferred to the account of the Customer.

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Astana Region 5 Day Tour

This journey combines the modern wonders of astana with the pristine natural beauty of borovoye. in astana tour, explore architectural wonders like nurzhol boulevard, khan shatyr, and the opera house. cruise along the ishim river, visit the museum of the first president, and marvel at the futuristic nur alem exhibition complex. transition to borovoye, often dubbed the "kazakh switzerland," and immerse yourself in its stunning landscapes. enjoy a leisurely day exploring borovoye's natural wonders before concluding the tour. depart with cherished memories of kazakhstan's diverse landscapes and vibrant city life..

▸We’ll meet you upon arrival at the airport or train station this morning. Chances are it will be an early arrival, and so we’ll first take you to breakfast. ▸After breakfast, we then see some of the amazing sights and sites in modern Astana, starting first at the three level Nurzhol Boulevard on Millennium Avenue. ▸We then go on to the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, said by Forbes Magazine to be the most unique building in the world. It is also the largest tent in the world. ▸Next is the Opera House, which is the third largest theater in the world. We can help you with ticket bookings if you’d like to attend a performance during your stay. ▸We then travel to Lovers’ Park, a traditional destination for newly-weds (and for those wishing to become so!). мNext up – and we mean “up” literally – is going to the viewing platform on the top of the Baiterek Tower, where you’re in the center of much of the modern development of the city. ▸We continue our city tour and then have a break for lunch. ▸After lunch we’ll walk some of the food calories off while touring around the Independence Square and buildings facing it. Then, mid-afternoon, we take you to your hotel for the next two nights, giving you some free time and concluding with dinner in the hotel restaurant.

▸We start off with an aquatic theme this morning, first starting with a stroll along the embankment of the river Ishim. This is a popular place for the locals to meet, with street vendors and entertainers, cafes, and other experiences along the promenade. ▸After walking for a while, we then take a sightseeing boat excursion further along the river. If it’s a hot day, we’ll likely have refreshing cool breezes off the river as we cruise along. ▸After this, we go to the Museum of the First President, a treasure trove of amazing exhibits relating to the country’s heritage and especially its development since independence in 1991 and the tenure of our first President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, for the 28 years that followed. ▸After time for lunch we go to the Nur Alem Exhibition Complex. This includes the largest spherical building in the world, inside of which is the fascinating Museum of the Future, with a look at new energy technologies. Talking about looks, we take elevators up to a viewing platform for another view of the city and the EXPO 2017 site. ▸After this, we take you back to your hotel, in time for dinner.

▸You’ll check out of your Astana hotel this morning after breakfast, and we’ll then transfer you north up to the beautiful natural resort region of Borovoe. ▸We go through the Khan Pass with a beautiful view of the mountains around us and continue north, seeing the Cliffs of Ush-Kyz and mountains such as Burabay and Kokshetau. ▸We arrive at your hotel in time for an early afternoon lunch, and you have free time to enjoy the area for the rest of the day.

The Borovoe region has been referred to as the Kazakh Switzerland, and as the “Pearl of Kazakhstan”. Whatever you wish to call it, there is no doubt that it is an outstandingly beautiful part of our country. Today you have a chance to enjoy this beautiful region.

We hope you enjoyed your time in Borovoye, and more generally in Astana, too. Unless you’re extending your time, we’ll return you back to the Astana area after breakfast this morning and to your choice of train station or airport for your ongoing travels – hopefully to somewhere else, with us, in Kazakhstan or a neighboring country, possibly somewhere else or back to your home.

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Nur-Sultan (Astana)

The country's new capital has risen fast from the northern steppe and is already a showpiece for 21st-century Kazakhstan. Nur-Sultan was Astana until 2019, when it was renamed after the former president. Branding aside, the Kazakh capital is scheduled to go on rising and spreading into a city of over one million people by 2030. Its skyline grows more fantastical by the year as landmark buildings, many of them by leading international architects, sprout along the wide boulevards in a variety of Asian, Western, Soviet and wacky futuristic styles. Several spectacular structures are open to visitors and it's hard not be impressed by the very concept of this 'Singapore of the steppe'.

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National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

This huge blue-glass-and-white-marble museum covers the history and culture of Kazakhstan from ancient to modern times. Themed halls comprise interactive…

Khan Shatyr

Nur-Sultan's most extraordinary building (so far), the Khan Shatyr is a 150m-high, translucent, tentlike structure made of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene …

Palace of Peace & Reconciliation

This beautiful glass-and-steel pyramid was opened in 2006 as the home for the triennial Congress of World and Traditional Religions, hosted by Kazakhstan…

Bayterek Monument

Nurzhol bulvar's centrepiece is this 97m-high monument, a white latticed tower crowned by a large glass orb. This embodies a Kazakh legend in which the…

Museum of the Armed Forces

The yurt-shaped museum showcases beautifully presented exhibitions on weaponry and warfare, with striking murals greeting visitors. On the ground floor,…

Soviet Grain Silo

This rare relic of the 1950s may be gone in a few years' time, banished by the relentless wrecking ball, but for now you can see this enormous, decaying…

Ploshchad Poyushchykh Fontanov

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Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Inside the former presidential palace, a succession of lavish galleries display gifts to President Nazarbayev from foreign governments and grateful…

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2. Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana

3. Private Full Day Burabay National Park Guided Tour

4. Tour to "USSR"

5. Private Burabay Bliss Nature's Tapestry Tour

6. Trip to Kazakh family of Eagle hunters in Nur-Sultan (6 hours)

7. The Old City Tour

8. Tour to Burabay National Park

9. Half-Day Private Tour to Alzhir Camp from Nur-Sultan

10. Astana Unveiled: A Cityscape Symphony Tour

11. Private History Tour in the City of Kazakhstan

12. Half Day (3 hours) City Tour

13. Private Transfer from Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ) Airport to Astana

14. Full Day Private Tour in Burabay National Park from Astana

15. Nur-sultan Gourmet Tour To A Kazakh Family Of Traditional Jewelers

16. Back to the USSR tour in Karaganda: Lenin, Karlag, Spassk (2 days)

17. Private 2 days Tour in the Youngest Capital in the World - Astana

18. Full Day City Tour ( 8-10 hours)

19. 2 days experience with Kazakh family of "Berkutchi" in Nur-Sultan

20. Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Astana

21. Astana City Tour

22. Full Day Private City Tour in Astana

23. Charms of Astana Walking Tour for Couples

24. Fabulous Astana Walking Tour

25. Private Departure Transfer to Astana International Airport TSE

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27. Private Transfer from Nursultan Nazarbayev (TSE) Airport to Astana

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By Joan Torres 2 Comments Last updated on April 25, 2024

Astana, today Nur-Sultan, was described as the weirdest capital in the world by CNN and I agree. Enter the city into Google Maps and you will see how far away it is from anywhere.

Kazakhstan is the same size as Western Europe but it is mostly unpopulated and nearly completely covered in flat, arid steppe.

Traveling to Astana by plane is surreal. There is nothing as far as you can see until you literally find yourself over the capital. There is nothing – not a mountain, not a tree, no other city or suburbs – nothing.

It is difficult to believe today that when the capital was moved from Almaty in 1997 this was just a dusty little village.

Since then it has gone through a building boom turning it into a futuristic city full of modern, quirky architecture all funded by the country’s vast oil and energy resources.

18.3 million people live in Kazakhstan and although the general standard of living is reasonable I question whether the money could have been better spent.

This article contains everything you need to know to visit Nur-Sultan , former Astana.

In this Astana travel guide you will find:

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• Is Astana or Nur Sultan?
• Best time to visit
• Transportation
• Getting to Astana
• Moving around the city
• Getting from the airport
• Where to stay
• Where to eat
• Things to do is 3 days
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Is it Astana or Nur-Sultan?

Shortly after the capital was moved from Almaty in 1997 it was named Astana, which means ‘capital’ in Kazakh.

The official reason for the relocation was the danger posed by earthquakes in the Almaty region.

The real motive is believed to be more to do with geopolitics and the relationship with Kazakhstan’s two largest trading partners – Russia and China.

For years there was speculation over whether Astana would be renamed after the leader who created it, Nursultan Nazarbayev . He was the president for nearly 30 years, starting his term when the country was still part of the Soviet Union.

Presidents are, according to the country’s constitution, limited to two 5-year terms. However, these rules were changed since the president was so popular – he regularly won 98% of the votes in the general elections.

Nursultan surprised many critics of his regime when he stood down in March 2019. He was expected to be ‘president for life’, as seen in several other countries in the region.

However, at 78-years old and retaining powers as chairman of the Security Council and head of the ruling party, I am not sure how far he actually stepped down in reality.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was named as his successor.

As a tribute to his predecessor, he renamed the capital Nur-Sultan .

Officially the name was changed in March 2019 but Astana is still widely used and is the name best known abroad, the named most commonly used in this travel blog.

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Best time to visit Nur-Sultan

Having a steppe climate the variances between cold winter nights and sizzling summer days can be 80 degrees Celsius.

When we visited I was surprised to learn that Nur-Sultan is the second coldest capital in the world after Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia).

Unless you are prepared for -20 degrees Celsius, winter is not the best time to visit.

The other extreme are the summer months of July and August when temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius.

These large variances make the shoulder season of May/June and September/ October the best times to visit.

Having said that, we visited in early May and I was surprised at how cold it was.

Coming from the warmer climates of Almaty and Uzbekistan this was a bit of a shock to the system. We ended up wearing most of the clothes we brought with us during the evenings when the temperature drops quite considerably.  

Need to know about transportation

How to travel to astana.

There are several ways, depending on where you travel from.

How to travel to Astana from Almaty

Getting to Astana from Almaty by plane

I highly recommend traveling to Nur-Sultan by plane from Almaty. If you know your travel dates and book in advance, I found that it was cheaper to take the 1.5-2 hours flight than the 14-hour speed train. And it was definitely more comfortable (if the reports about the speed train being so bumpy making it impossible to sleep are true).

Getting to Astana from Almaty by train

There are two types of trains – the speed train and the slow train .

The speed train takes 14 hours overnight in both directions and most days there are 2 slow trains leaving mid-morning and taking roughly 24 hours.

For everything you need to know about taking the train in Kazakhstan read this post .

Tickets can be booked in person or online. For the speed train tickets cost $50-65 and for the slow train $20-30.

The Kazakhstan railways website is not available in English so unless you can read Cyrillic I recommend using Real Russia .

This site has a good search function in English to find train times so is useful even if buying your own ticket at the station.

In the summer and during holidays train tickets should be bought in advance.

For the speed train early booking discounts are up to 40% so it pays to plan ahead.

How to travel to Astana from Russia (Moscow)

This is not a cheap route with tickets costing around $300 per person . Trains depart every 2nd day on even-numbered dates and take 3-4 days to cover the 3,105km between the two cities.

Astana travel tip – This train only crosses the border one time. Other routes can cross it several times and there is some uncertainty about whether this means you need a double-entry visa. Make sure to check the visa needed for the train route you are taking.  

How to travel from (China) Urumqi to Astana by train

Leaving every Saturday afternoon from Astana railway station the train arrives Monday morning in Urumqi. The return departs late on Monday getting into Nur-Sultan on Wednesday.

The train can only be booked through travel agents and costs upwards from $350 per person in a compartment with 4 beds.  The journey takes nearly 40 hours with 8 of these spent at the border changing the wheels on the train carriage since the tracks in the two countries have different gauges.

How to move around Nur-Sultan

The buildings are enormous and distances deceptively far. Luckily there is a good bus system with routes marked at each stop making it easy to find which bus you need.

If in doubt you can find an interactive English route map here .

Buses run from 6-7am to 10-11pm and tickets costs 90T for shorter routes within the city and 150T for express routes. The most useful routes for sightseeing are:

• 10 – runs every 15 minutes from the bus station to the airport taking one hour via Zhenis, Moldagulova, Beibitshilik, Seufullin, Respublika, Konaev and Kabanbay Batyr
• 21 – Astana-1 to Bayterek Tower, Ak Orda, the pyramid and National Museum, via Zhengis, Sarayka, Qabanbay Batyr, Qonayev and Mangilik
• 32 – Astana Nurly Zhol to the old city via the pyramid, Ak Orda, Nurzhol bulvar, Turan dangyly and Respublika dangyly
• 40 – Astana-1 to the pyramid and Khan Shatyr via Seyfullin and Kenesary in old Nur-Sultan, and Sarayshyk, Mangilik and Dostyk in modern Nur-Sultan
• 505 Express bus – Express bus from Astana Nurly Zhol to Khan Shatyr, via the pyramid

How to get to and from the airport

Uber operates here and is a good option if the Wi-Fi on your phone can be used without high network charges.

Taxis are meant to cost 2,000-3,000T but we found that they wanted more. They will not use the meter so make sure you agree on a price before getting in. As with most countries in this region, Russian is widely spoken but English less so. You will probably have more luck negotiating a better price if you speak Russian.

Taking the bus is very easy. The bus stop is a few hundred metres to the left after exiting the terminal. The ticket price is either 90T or 150T (the higher price is for the express bus). Three bus routes pass through the airport leaving roughly every 15 minutes:

• Bus #10 runs between the airport and the train station stopping at Khan Shatyr and down Qonayev Street. Travelling through the city centre this is likely to be the best option if you want to get the bus.
• Express bus #100 runs between the airport and the train station
• Express bus #500 runs between the airport and Astana Nurly Zhol in the very East of the city

Where to stay in Nur-Sultan

Budget – The Place Astana Hostel – Most of the budget options are outside the modern city centre. I always like to be walking distance from the sights and restaurants and the hostel with the best location and good reviews is The Place Astana Hostel.

Mid-Range – VIP House Hotel – Nur-Sultan is not a cheap city and midrange options are more expensive than in many other capitals. Close to the Singing Fountains and the Bayterek Tower is VIP House Hotel which comes with private bathrooms and good views.

Top-end – Rixos Garden Inn – Located close to Nurzhol Bulvar at the Khan Shatyr end. Rooms are of a standard that you would expect from any Western high-end chain.

Where to eat in Nur-Sultan

Looking at Google Maps plenty of restaurants are shown along Nurzhol Bulvar.

However, we found it difficult to find somewhere to stop for lunch. Some restaurants are only open in the evening and others only had a sign in Russian outside and dark windows making it difficult to know whether they were office buildings or restaurants.

Khan Shatyr has a food court with all the usual fast-food brands and some local restaurants but if you fancy something a bit different, I recommend going to Turan Avenue.

Like everywhere in this city, the distance is long between each restaurant but there are several cuisines available such as Korean, Uzbek, Japanese, Georgian and Italian. The designs are the most interesting part.

The Uzbek restaurant reminded me of the city walls in Khiva with blue-tiled domes. The Georgian eatery is built with stone defence towers and overhanging balconies like you see in Baku . My favourite, the Mill, is a Ukrainian restaurant that looks like a windmill with live chickens in the garden. Inside the interior is decorated like a country house with fake flowers.

Things to do in Astana: 3-day itinerary

I love cities with ‘unusual’ (that is probably a more polite description than ‘wacky’) architecture.

There are plenty of unique things to do in Astana that did not disappoint me but my husband was less convinced.

Although the city has a good bus service make sure you wear comfortable shoes since you will be doing a lot of walking whilst visiting the capital. Distances are long. The city was clearly designed with drivers rather than walking sightseers in mind.

This Kazakhstan itinerary suggests spending 3 days in the capital. If time is limited, all the buildings detailed below can be seen in two days.

Places to visit in Astana on day 1 – Left of the Ishim River

Most of the modern buildings to visit in Astana are located on this side of the river and you can easily spend a day walking up and down Nurzhol Bulvar. At night this area is lit up and in the Summer months, there is a musical water show every day at 9pm.

Khan Shatyr

Shopping is not normally part of my sightseeing plans but this is not your average shopping centre. In fact, this is one of the best places to visit in Nur-Sultan.

Standing at one end of Nurzhol Bulvar this translucent tent is the world’s largest marquee, and one of the most emblematic places to visit in Astana. But when you enter it feels smaller than the 10 football pitches that apparently can fit inside.

Inside it has a park, monorail, boating river, mini-golf and an indoor beach complete with palm trees and sand imported from the Maldives. To ensure that beachgoers have a comfortable temperature (even during freezing winter days) a chemical lining on the building ensures that it is a constant 35 degrees inside.

Bayterek Tower

The Bayterek Tower is probably the best-known building in Nur-Sultan and in my view the one you cannot leave without seeing. That will not be a problem since at 105m tall and with a prominent position in the middle of the Nurzhol Bulvar it is impossible to miss.

The observation deck is 97 metres high corresponding to the year Nur-Sultan became the capital. It was closed for an unknown reason when we visited and I was disappointed not to be able to put my hand in the gilded handprint of Nursultan and make a wish.

Although we did not make it to the top I would highly recommend going for the 360-degree views over the town. Entrance costs 700T.

Ak Orda – Presidential Palace

The first thought that struck me when I saw this building was how much it looked like the Whitehouse in Washington DC. Ak Orda means ‘the white headquarters’ so there is a similarity in the name as well as the design.

The architects aimed for something different and unrepeatable and although it is a striking I am not quite sure whether I would call it unique. It is not easy to stand out in a city full of futuristic buildings.

The large golden towers standing either side as you approach the Palace are the House of Ministries, dubbed ‘the beer cans’ by locals. In the square there is little else to see except for the Central Concert Hall.

Central Concert Hall

Located in the right corner of the Presidential Palace square it is easy to miss due to the tall buildings surrounding it, covering it from view unless you are nearly right in front of it.

Nur Astana Mosque

I think of Kazakhstan as more Russian than Central Asian but 70% of the population is Muslim. This explains why two of the three largest mosques in Central Asia are located here. With a capacity for 5,000 worshippers inside and 2,000 outside this is the third largest mosque in Central Asia.

Hazret Sultan mosque (see below) might have the most grandiose prayer room but I think, being built in white granite and with a large fountain outside, Nur Astana Mosque is the prettier of the two.

Bears and lion tamers are not an unusual site at the performances but there are no aliens despite the building looking like a flying saucer.

Circus has a long tradition in the Soviet Union but what made the architect construct a circus building shaped like a UFO, or the president give it the go ahead, is difficult to fathom.

If nothing else, it is certainly noticeable. As with everything in this city it is a bit of a walk from the other sights but for me, this weird building was worth the detour.

Things to do in Astana on day 2 – Right of the Ishim River

I found the left of the river has the most interesting architecture. The right side is expected to be built out significantly over the next 10 years and in 2030 plans are for the Pyramid to be the geographical center of Nur-Sultan.

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation – The Pyramid

The first draft of the Pyramid is said to have been the same size as the Great Pyramid in Egypt but that was too grand even for Nursultan and it was hastily reduced to about half the size. Despite being 62 meters tall and situated on a hill it was not as impressive as I thought it would be. 

Entry is possible on a guided tour which runs roughly every 30 minutes between 10am and 6pm. Tickets cost 1,000T for adults and 650T for children.

English guides can be arranged at extra cost.

The Palace of Independence

This is an event space located in the square birds-nest-like building made of dark glass and steel. The only interesting thing to see here is the model of what Nur-Sultan will look like when it is finished, which is expected to be in 2030.

Kazakhstan has been suffering from a falling oil price over the last couple of years and the price having plummeted due to Coronavirus will make the state budget even tighter.

It will be interesting to see whether the city will ever be built out to the extent the previous president dreamt of.

Kazakh Eli Monument

A symbol of sovereignty with the height of the 91m tall pillar representing the year independence was gained from the Soviet Union in 1991.

The golden statue at the top is Samruk, the bird that laid the egg at the top of the Bayterek Tower.

Hazret Sultan Mosque

This is the largest mosque in Central Asia and can accommodate 10,000 worshippers. The prayer room is decorated in the colour of the Kazakh flag – blue, gold and white.

With its 51m high dome and a 3-ton chandelier this room alone makes the trip across the river worth it.

National Museum of Kazakhstan

An enormous white-marble building that covers the culture and history of Kazakhstan from ancient history up to the present day.

The museum is closed on Mondays and entry is 1,500T for adults with a further charge of 500T for photos and 2,000T for a guide.

Day 3 – Things to do near Astana

Being in the middle of nowhere, there are really only two actual places to visit around Astana:

ALZHIR Museum and Memorial Complex

Walking around Nur-Sultan with its new fancy buildings it is easy to forget that Kazakhstan was part of the Soviet Union. But a visit to this notorious concentration camp will bring it all back.

The 26th Gulag Point (as it was formally called) was for the women and children of dissenters. Little is left of the camp but the museum has recreated the huts prisoners lived in as well as the trains that brought them to the camp.

Minibuses to Akmol (also called Malinokva) depart roughly every hour and take 45 minutes. Tours can be booked in advance via the museum website . The museum is closed on Mondays.

Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve

With its 200 lakes Korgalzhyn is a popular stop for migrating birds. If you are an avid bird watcher the months of May and June are the best time to visit for the northward migration. Otherwise June to September are more interesting since salty lake Tengiz supports a large colony of flamingos at this time of year.

Local guest houses can arrange transport into the reserve. To see the flamingos you need a 4×4 which cost around 10,000T plus 3,000T for an official guide.

Shared taxis, which take two hours, are the best way to get there. The first ones depart at 10 a.m. but are very popular so make sure you arrive at least an hour before departure to secure a seat.

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Thank you for the detailed guide to this unusual capital. I enjoyed almost every one of your highlights of Day 1 and Day 2 back in 2016 and might return some day for Day 3.

For what it’s worth, I enjoyed the 14-hour train ride from Almaty to Astana (Nur-Sultan). I showed my ticket to the uniformed woman on the platform. She said “Good evening” in English and that she was my conductor. She escorted me to my private cabin with an en suite bathroom and shower. It was a bumpy ride, but I was able to get a good night’s rest. (Perhaps it “rocked” me to sleep?) The conductor checked that I was awake well before our on-time arrival at 8:15 a.m. It was not expensive, did not require rides to and from airports, and saved me the expense of a night in a hotel. It might seem repetitive and boring to some, but I found the incredibly flat landscape had an eerie beauty along with the endless blue sky.

One recommendation: Try to get a ticket to the Astana Opera (The State Opera and Ballet Theatre). This massive Classical structure was completed in 2013 and has incredible acoustics. I got a same-day ticket online for around $5 and caught a shared taxi there for around $2. Arriving just before the opera started, the window to pick up my ticket appeared to be closed. I did my best to explain to the usher (in English), and she handed me a ticket for a box seat close to the stage. (I cannot guarantee this always happens–the website says to arrive a minimum of 10 minutes early–but people were very friendly in Kakakhstan.) The production of Madama Butterfly featured truly world-class performers. There were supertitles (over the stage) in Russian and Kazakh.

I am glad you enjoyed the guide. Sounds like I have to try the Opera next we go!

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Mark Cavendish has known significant success in the Tour de Suisse in his career, but this time round the British sprinter will be primarily looking to build his climbing form for the Tour de france, says Astana Qazaqstan team manager Alexander Vinokourov.

Cavendish will start the Tour de Suisse on Sunday alongside various key elements of his sprint train including leadout men Michael Morkov and Cees Bol .

However, on an ultra-mountainous eight-day race with only two stages with even a minimal possibility of a bunch sprint, Astana will not be expecting the Briton to target them as his key goals next week.

The Tour de Suisse starts Sunday with a 4.7 kilometre time trial.  Stage 2 and 3 could end in bunch sprints, but although Astana are not ruling out going for them with Cavendish by any means, their flat finishes are closely preceded by cat. 3 climbs, likely splitting the peloton. Stages four through to eight are all major summit finishes, with Sunday’s showdown stage an uphill time trial.

“Mark is doing very well in training, but the first week of the Tour de France is already very mountainous, so we want him to be in as good a climbing shape as possible,” team manager Alexander Vinokourov told Cyclingnews on Friday.

“We want the whole Tour team to test themselves in that area.”

Cavendish and the other riders likely selected for the Tour have just come off a three week altitude training camp, Vinokourov said, which went very well. “They’re in good health and motivated and that’s the most important thing.”

In the Tour de Suisse, “If they can over the climbs for the sprints, great. If not, then it’s training for the mountains.”

“They’ve done a great training camp too, and in three weeks time we’ll see the benefits of that.”

Cavendish has taken two wins this year, one in the TourColombia in the early season, and another, more recently in the Tour de Hongrie “and that’s great for everybody, it’s extra motivation,” says Vinokourov. 

Astana Qazaqstan have already had some notable success this week, with Nicolas Vinokourov, son of Alexander, securing the U-23 TT title in the Asian Road Championships, giving the team a welcome morale boost as it heads towards the key dates of the summer.

The definitive lineup of team for the Tour de France will be decided after the Tour de Suisse, Vinokourov said. “We’ve already got seven guys in the roster for sure, right now it’s just a question of the last name.”

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Astana River Boat Tour 1 Day | Independence Square, Kazakh Eli Monument, Khazret Sultan Mosque, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

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Unforgettable 4-hour tour in Astana with a part on a boat trip. You will see the main sights of the capital city of Kazakhstan and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the Ishim river crossing the Astana.

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Meet your guide with the driver at your hotel. Start a guided city tour in Astana from visiting the Independence Square with gorgeous fountains, 91 meter high show-white stele Kazakh Eli, Khazret Sultan Mosque , and Palace of Peace and Reconciliation . Cross the Ishim River and continue sightseeing on the left bank of the river to see part of the city with numerous business centres, modern architecture buildings, shopping centres. Finish city tour taking a 40-minute boat trip on Ishim River, the second biggest river in Kazakhstan. Drop off at the hotel.

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Kazakh President Tours Capital’s Facilities

By Saniya Sakenova in Nation on 6 June 2024

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev toured a sports center and two medical facilities to familiarize himself with the capital’s social infrastructure on June 5, reported the Akorda press service.

Tokayev meets children at the SANA Sport family center. Photo credit: Akorda.

The SANA Sport family center has 29 sports, creative, and educational clubs staffed by 29 coaches and 25 highly qualified teachers. Over 4,000 children receive additional education at the center. The Mereke Charitable Foundation allows teenagers from low-income families to attend the clubs.

Tokayev presented a gift to Aiaru Altynbek, a two-time world chess champion conducting a master class, and wished her new victories. Altynbek had written to the President asking for a meeting, and her dream came true.

New building of the National Research Oncology Center

Tokayev reviewed the construction progress of the new National Research Oncology Center building, which is scheduled to open in August. Covering over 58,000 square meters, the facility will house an in-patient facility with 210 beds, including 24 for anesthesiology, resuscitation, and intensive care, and 150 daytime hospital beds. It is expected to handle 6,000 hospitalizations annually.

The President visits the new National Research Oncology Center building. Photo credit: Akorda

The new building will feature all the world’s unique technologies for diagnosing and treating malignant tumors and will support scientific research, technical programs, and educational practice. With it, the center will become a national coordinator for an integrated model of oncological care, encompassing primary health care and regional oncological institutions.

The hospital will specialize in various oncology fields, including head and neck tumors, thoracic and abdominal oncology, urology oncology, mammology, gynecology oncology, osteo-oncology, and hematology-oncology.

National Coordination Center for Emergency Medicine

Tokayev also visited the multifunctional center, which manages medical aviation services, ambulance services, and emergency departments. The complex has a hospital with 250 beds.

Tokayev tours the National Coordination Center for Emergency Medicine. Photo credit: Akorda

According to Chairman Timur Muratov, the center will establish nine clinical departments offering treatment in 29 specialties, with the capacity to receive over 18,000 patients annually.

The President inspected the operating rooms equipped with modern technology, including a mobile computed tomography scanner and the OR-1 integrated operating system, and gifted the center a reanimation ambulance car. He praised the facility’s opening as a significant achievement for domestic medicine and emphasized the importance of attracting qualified specialists to the center.

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