Sightseeings
Astana offers many interesting places worth visiting for tourists. As the third largest mosque in Central Asia, Nur Astana Mosque impresses visitors with its architectural style. The house where the famous Russian writer Dostoyevsky lived during his exile years is now a museum and it is possible to get acquainted with the personal belongings and works of the writer. The Palace of Peace and Peace is the main center for concerts and theater performances in the city, where you can attend various cultural events. The 105-meter-high Bayterek Monument is a symbol of the city, and the State Opera and Ballet Theater is a center that reflects Astana's commitment to culture with its artistic events. Get your Baku - Astana ticket to visit the listed places and start your Astana journey.
Leisure
Astana offers tourists a wide range of leisure opportunities with both a modern and historical atmosphere. Parks and hiking trails along the Ishim River in the city are an ideal recreation area for residents and visitors. Boat tours or cycling along the coast are popular here.One of the most popular recreation areas of Astana is Khan Shatyr shopping and entertainment center. The indoor tropical beach is especially interesting among tourists. For culture lovers, there is the Astana Opera and Ballet Theater, where you can watch world-class performances. Around the city, there are natural recreation areas such as Burabay National Park for nature lovers.
Food
Kazakhstan's national dishes are traditionally made from beef, sheep and horse meat, and this is also reflected in the city's restaurants. Beshbarmak (beshbarmak) is one of the most popular national dishes and is mainly a meat dish served with noodles. Guests can try this dish at local restaurants.Apart from this, popular dishes like kazy and kabab are also available all over the city. For those who want a wider range of cuisine options, Astana is also rich in international restaurants. Italian, Japanese, Turkish and Russian cuisines are also widely served in the city. In the city, it is also possible to taste various Kazakh dishes at local markets and street food stalls. Tourists can also try delicious snacks like baursak (fried dough bread) and kurt.
Shopping
Various shopping malls and markets located in the city provide tourists with the opportunity to shop from both local and international brands. Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center is notable for its fde range of shopping options. Mega Silk Way is one of the other major shopping malls in the city, which houses shops selling both foreign brands and local products. It is possible to find unique gifts and souvenirs for tourists in Astana. Local markets in the city are also interesting shopping destinations. Astana Bazaars are especially ideal for getting to know the local cuisine and buying fresh food products. Local dishes, spices, as well as traditional Kazakh products, especially national flavors such as kurt and kazy, can be found here.uturistic architectural style and wi
