Things to do & places to visit in Kazakhstan
Top things to do
- Bodies of Water
- Churches & Cathedrals
- Shopping Malls
- Speciality Museums
- Architectural Buildings
- Religious Sites
- History Museums
- Historic Sites
- Geologic Formations
- Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Parks
- Monuments & Statues
Top destinations in Kazakhstan 15
- #1. Almaty
- #2. Akmola Province
- #3. Almaty Region
- #4. Karagandy Province
- #5. Turkistan Region
- #6. East Kazakhstan Province
- #7. Mangystau Province
- #8. Pavlodar Province
- #9. West Kazakhstan Province
- #10. Atyrau Province
- #11. North Kazakhstan Province
- #12. Kostanay Province
- #13. Jambyl Province
- #14. Kyzylorda Province
- #15. Aktobe Province
Most reviewed places to visit 50
- 4.5 Kok-Tobe Hill (1.401 reviews) Almaty
-Panoramic views.
Mountains • Lookouts • Parks
- 4.5 Bayterek Tower (1.257 reviews) Akmola Province
-It’s a must when you are in Nur-Sultan
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observation Decks & Towers • Monuments & Statues
- 4.5 Ascension Cathedral (884 reviews) Almaty
-Beautiful
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Big Almaty Lake (794 reviews) Almaty
-Stressful ride up the mountain in February. Worth it though.
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort (741 reviews) Almaty
-Exploratory visit to Central Asia
Spent 2-3 hours Sports Complexes
- 4.5 Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen (657 reviews) Almaty
-Beautiful memorial for the martyrs of Kazakhstan
Parks
- 4.0 Khan Shatyr (564 reviews) Akmola Province
-Just a Big Mall
Shopping Malls
- 4.5 Almaty Metro (444 reviews) Almaty
-Great Way to Spend a Few Hours
Spent < 1 hour Public Transportation Systems
- 4.5 Hazret Sultan Mosque (399 reviews) Akmola Province
-Mind blowing and beautiful
Religious Sites
- 4.5 National Museum of Kazakhstan (364 reviews) Akmola Province
-Time well spent
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
- 4.0 Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (327 reviews) Akmola Province
-Impressive even from the outside
Operas • Architectural Buildings
- 4.5 Gorky Central Park (324 reviews) Almaty
-Pretty good day out
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
- 4.5 First President's Park (320 reviews) Almaty
-Beautiful park
Parks
- 3.5 Central State Museum of Kazakhstan (302 reviews) Almaty
-Educational
Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
- 5.0 Things to Do in Almaty Region (301 reviews) Almaty Region
-Magnificent and Enchanting.
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Canyons
- 3.5 Almaty Zoo (290 reviews) Almaty
-Poor monkey
Zoos
- 5.0 Kolsai Lake (271 reviews) Almaty Region
-Memorable forever.
Bodies of Water
- 4.0 Zeleny Bazar (219 reviews) Almaty
-#1 in Almaty
Spent 1-2 hours Farmers Markets
- 4.5 City Park (205 reviews) Akmola Province
-A great place to get it done!
Parks
- 4.0 Museum of Folk Music Instruments named after Yihlasa (188 reviews) Almaty
-Interesting musical museum
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums
- 5.0 The State Theatre of Opera and Ballet Astana Opera (151 reviews) Akmola Province
-Purpose built Opera
Ballets • Operas • Theaters
- 3.5 Eight Lakes Park Resort (149 reviews) Almaty Region
-GOOD VALUE BAD SERVICE
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beach & Pool Clubs
- 4.5 Nur-Astana Mosque (127 reviews) Akmola Province
-ما شاء الله
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Tetysblu Theme Park (118 reviews) Mangystau Province
-Peaceful
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
- 4.5 Lake Issyk (116 reviews) Almaty Region
-Lovely surroundings
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water
- 4.5 Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (115 reviews) Turkistan Region
-The reason to visit Turkistan
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Architectural Buildings
- 3.5 Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort (103 reviews) Almaty Region
-Great place but a bit far from the city (sometimes is a plus)
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Horseback Riding Tours
- 3.5 The Botanical Garden (98 reviews) Almaty
-Relaxing nature get-away in the midst of city sounds
Gardens
- 4.0 Independence Square and Kazak Eli Monument (96 reviews) Akmola Province
-Independence Square – large square with main attractions nearby
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
- 3.5 Almaty Television Tower (96 reviews) Almaty
-Nice panorama view of Almaty but it is not allowed to get up to the tower
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers
- 4.0 The Central Mosque of Almaty (93 reviews) Almaty
-A Buddhist and atheist walk into a mosque ...
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 St. Nicholas Cathedral (85 reviews) Almaty
-Beautiful Orthodox Church
Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Kazakh State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Abay (84 reviews) Almaty
-First-Rate Culture!
Ballets • Operas • Theaters
- 4.5 Quay Astana (83 reviews) Akmola Province
-Amazing during night
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
- 4.5 The Museum of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan (83 reviews) Almaty
-Wonderful breadth and vibrancy of fine art
Art Museums
- 5.0 Things to Do in Almaty Region (80 reviews) Almaty Region
-Spectacular view of mountains!
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
- 4.5 Tamgaly Tas (79 reviews) Almaty Region
-Up close and personal with history
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Astana Arena (76 reviews) Akmola Province
-Kazachstan - Belgium football
Arenas & Stadiums
- 4.5 Assumption Russian Orthodox Cathedral (74 reviews) Akmola Province
-Opulent work of art
Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.0 President`s Center of Culture & Museum (74 reviews) Akmola Province
-Great Place To Visit To Get Out Of The Rain
Speciality Museums
- 4.0 Atameken Ethno-Memorial Complex (74 reviews) Akmola Province
-Open air mini-museum
Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
- 4.5 KarLag / Museum of Political Repression Victims’ Memory of the Dolinka Settlement (71 reviews) Karagandy Province
-Must see in Karaganda
Speciality Museums
- 4.0 DOSTYK PLAZA (67 reviews) Almaty
-A mall as any mall with food on top floor.
Shopping Malls
- 4.0 MEGA Silk Way (63 reviews) Akmola Province
-World class shopping center
Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls
- 4.5 Museum of Baikonur Cosmodrome History (56 reviews) Kyzylorda Province
-This is the real cosmodrome experience
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
- 4.5 Park Abaya (56 reviews) Turkistan Region
-Lovely park for exploring
Parks
- 4.0 Imangali Mosque (55 reviews) Atyrau Province
-Change the name of the mosque, please
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
- 4.5 Congress-Centre EXPO (55 reviews) Akmola Province
-Whole day of new knowledge and fun
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Convention Centers
- 4.5 Glory Memorial (55 reviews) Almaty
-STUNNING!
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
- 4.5 Archeology Museum (47 reviews) Almaty
-Digging up bones
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
Spread the word 
More Things to do in Kazakhstan
- Points of Interest & Landmarks (128)
- Religious Sites (76)
- Monuments & Statues (74)
- Churches & Cathedrals (56)
- Speciality Museums (50)
- Historic Sites (39)
- History Museums (35)
- Parks (30)
- Bodies of Water (30)
- Architectural Buildings (24)
- Geologic Formations (24)
- Shopping Malls (24)
- Ancient Ruins (23)
- Game & Entertainment Centers (17)
- Theaters (16)
- Mountains (15)
- Spas (12)
- National Parks (12)
- Casinos (10)
- Canyons (9)
- Water Parks (9)
- Sports Complexes (8)
- Art Museums (8)
- Arenas & Stadiums (7)
- Multi-day Tours (7)
- Bars & Clubs (6)
- Ski & Snowboard Areas (6)
- Caverns & Caves (6)
- Scenic Walking Areas (6)
- Beach & Pool Clubs (6)
- Waterfalls (6)
- Taxis & Shuttles (6)
- Horseback Riding Tours (6)
- Adrenaline & Extreme Tours (5)
- Private Tours (5)
- Nature & Wildlife Areas (5)
- 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours (5)
- Natural History Museums (5)
- Fountains (5)
- Amusement & Theme Parks (5)
- Historic Walking Areas (5)
- Movie Theaters (5)
- Zoos (5)
- Art Galleries (4)
- Science Museums (4)
- Gardens (4)
- Cemeteries (4)
- Karaoke Bars (4)
- Operas (3)
- Eco Tours (3)
- Military Museums (3)
- Nature & Wildlife Tours (3)
- Valleys (3)
- Day Trips (3)
- Lookouts (2)
- Ballets (2)
- Fishing Charters & Tours (2)
- Cross-country Ski Areas (2)
- Safaris (2)
- Mysterious Sites (2)
- Hiking Trails (2)
- Observation Decks & Towers (2)
- Hammams & Turkish Baths (2)
- Gear Rentals (2)
- Bowling Alleys (2)
- Escape Games (2)
- Boat Rentals (2)
- Playgrounds (2)
- Observatories & Planetariums (2)
- Flea & Street Markets (2)
- Piers & Boardwalks (2)
- Surfing & Windsurfing (2)
- Military Bases & Facilities (1)
- Forests (1)
- Photography Tours (1)
- Battlefields (1)
- Convention Centers (1)
- Cultural Tours (1)
- Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks (1)
- Food Tours (1)
- Music Festivals (1)
- Shooting Ranges (1)
- Air Tours (1)
- Hiking & Camping Tours (1)
- Theatre & Performances (1)
- Miniature Golf (1)
- Canyoning & Rappelling Tours (1)
- Factory Tours (1)
- Public Transportation Systems (1)
- Bus Tours (1)
- Archaeology Tours (1)
- Historical & Heritage Tours (1)
- Roman Baths (1)
- Movie & TV Tours (1)
- Paint & Pottery Studios (1)
- Parasailing & Paragliding (1)
- Bike Tours (1)
- Children's Museums (1)
- Visitor Centers (1)
- Coffeehouses (1)
- Fashion Shows & Tours (1)
- Dance Clubs & Discos (1)
- Hot Springs & Geysers (1)
- Cooking Classes (1)
- Civic Centres (1)
- Trams (1)
- Breweries (1)
- Scuba & Snorkelling (1)
- Farmers Markets (1)
- Climbing Tours (1)
- Islands (1)
- Golf Courses (1)
- Running Tours (1)
- Sports Camps & Clinics (1)