Duration
1–2 days.
Perfect For
Culture travelers, off-the-beaten-path seekers.
Kazakhstan's third-largest city carries a more traditional, local pace than Almaty or Astana, and serves as the natural gateway to historic Turkistan.
Highlights
- Historic bazaars and old town streets
- Local Kazakh cuisine scene
- Easy access to Turkistan
- A genuine, less-touristed city atmosphere
