Kazakhstan's Absolute Must-Sees
Kazakhstan features a diverse array of landmarks, from the futuristic Bayterek tower in the capital to the 19th-century Zharkent Mosque, designed by a Chinese architect. The country’s ancient history is preserved at the Tamgaly petroglyph site and the 10th-century Mazar Kozy Korpes i Baan sulu. Natural highlights include the 7,010-meter peak of Khan Tengri in the Tian Shan range and Lake Balkhash, one of the largest lakes in Asia, known for its unique divided salinity.
A Bayterek
Baiterek is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan.
B Tamgaly
Tamgaly is a petroglyph site in the Zhetysu of Kazakhstan.
C Khan Tengri
Khan Tengri is a mountain of the Tian Shan mountain range in Central Asia.
D Khan Tengri
Khan Tengri is a mountain of the Tian Shan mountain range. It is on the China—Kyrgyzstan—Kazakhstan tripoint, east of lake Issyk Kul.
E Lake Balkhash
Lake Balkhash is one of the largest lakes in Asia and 15th largest in the world.
F Zharkent Mosque
The Zharkent mosque is the central mosque of Zharkent, Kazakhstan. The mosque was built in 1895 to the design of the Chinese architect Hon…
G Mazar Kozy Korpes i Baan sulu
A 10th–11th century mausoleum in the East Kazakhstan Region. It serves as a monument to the tragic folk legend of Kozy Korpesh and Bayan Sulu, two lovers from a traditional nomadic epic.
"Sak kamaly"
An archaeological site featuring the remains of an ancient Saka fortress, providing insight into the defensive architecture of early nomadic tribes in the region.
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