Around the World in 80 Clicks

Kök Töbe Hill

The best place for views over the largest city of Kazakhstan and the mountains to the south, is Kök Töbe, or ... [more]

Independence Monument

A monument to commemorate the independence of Kazakhstan, it also represents the pride of the country - and you ... [more]

Tabagan Skiing

An alternative to Chimbulak, Tabagan can be nice for beginners but is way too small for skiers with some experience. ... [more]

Holy Ascension Cathedral

Brightly yellow, the Cathedral of the Holy Ascension looks joyful from the outside, but is as solemn as an orthodox ... [more]

Kim-Asar hiking

Close to Almaty, there are many possibilities to hike in the Zailiysky Alatau mountain range. Hiking up the Kim-Asar ... [more]

Zodiac Fountain

Of the fountains in the leafy city of Almaty, the zodiac fountain is probably the most remarkable. Cartoon-like ... [more]

Shymbulak skiing

You can almost see the slopes from the city; the Shymbulak ski area offers a small area in the Tien Shan mountains ... [more]

Astana modern architecture

When Astana was made the new capital of Kazakhstan, lots of money poured in to provide it with a look worthy of ... [more]

Astana Ice Sculptures

Taking advantage of their very cold climate, the Kazakhs use some of the ice in their rivers to make icy art; ... [more]

Furmanovka hiking

Within easy access of Almaty lie the Tian Shan mountains, and hiking up to Furmanovka is one of the ways to enjoy ... [more]

Charyn Canyon

Wandering down Charyn Canyon with its many spectacular rock formations is a great way to spend an afternoon - ... [more]

Kolsai Lakes

A string of three lakes in the mountains in southern Kazakhstan, the Kolsai Lakes are a great area for hiking ... [more]

Shakpak-Ata underground mosque

The underground mosque of Shakpak-Ata in the chalk cliffs of the Mangystau landscape and the adjacent necropolis ... [more]

Airakty Valley of Castles

The enormous mountains with jagged peaks found in the Airakty area are impressive, and with some imagination resemble ... [more]

Valley of Balls

One of the unique phenomenons in Kazakhstan, Torysh Valley will give you a landscape that you will probably not ... [more]

Tuzbair salt flat

After descending through white mountains, you reach the perfectly flat salt pan of Tuzbair, and if you are lucky, ... [more]

Bozhira landscapes

The ultimate that Mangystau has to offer where it comes to dramatic landscapes, the Bozhira area is truly stunning ... [more]

Kyzylkup

In the middle of the desert of Mangystau, you can find oddly layered escarpments in white and red - one of the ... [more]

Otrar

One of the many Silk Road cities, Otrar once was a flourishing town in Central Asia, destroyed and revived, and ... [more]

Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

One of the most brilliant buildings in Central Asia even though it was never finished, the mausoleum of Khoja ... [more]

Aksu Canyon

Hidden in the far south of Kazakhstan, Aksu Canyon offers a dramatic landscape with a deep gorge topped by snow-capped ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Kazakhstan. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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