All Cities in Kazakhstan to Visit

Aktau on Kazakhstan’s Caspian coast combines Soviet planned architecture, seaside promenades, Caspian culture and access to the dramatic Mangystau landscape.

Discover Aktobe, the vibrant heart of Western Kazakhstan, where history, nature, and culture come together in a unique and welcoming setting.

Atyrau travel reveals Kazakhstan’s Caspian oil city, the Ural River’s Europe–Asia meeting point, regional museums, mosques and steppe landscapes.

Kostanay, Kazakhstan, pairs Tobol River walks with regional museums, historic architecture, steppe culture and local hospitality for thoughtful city breaks.

Nur-Sultan, now officially Astana, pairs futuristic architecture with Kazakh culture, museums, grand avenues and steppe landscapes in Kazakhstan’s capital.

Pavlodar, Kazakhstan: explore Irtysh riverfronts, museums, mosques, Orthodox heritage, Soviet-era avenues and steppe landscapes near Bayanaul.

Semey, Kazakhstan, traces Abai’s legacy beside the Irtysh River, with Dostoevsky’s museum, historic mosques and sobering nuclear-era history.

Shymkent, Kazakhstan blends Silk Road history, leafy parks, lively bazaars and southern cuisine with easy access to Turkistan and the nearby steppe.

Discover Turkestan, Kazakhstan's spiritual capital, home to the awe-inspiring Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and a vibrant hub of culture and tradition.

Uralsk, Kazakhstan, brings together Ural River scenery, Cossack-era heritage, historic merchant streets, museums and authentic western Kazakh culture.

Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, reveals copper-mining history, steppe landscapes, Kazakh culture and access to the sacred Ulytau region for curious travellers.