Walking around the capital of Kazakhstan will be rewarded by the fact that every tourist will be able to discover such interesting places in Astana as the Nur-Astana Mosque, the Palace of Independence, the Akorda presidential residence.
Unusual sights of Astana
- The square of chess players: it is unique in that among the green spaces there is a tile imitating a chessboard with 0.5-meter chess pieces displayed on it (everyone can take part in the game or watch other players).
- Fountain "Circus": this object, which is a composition of a 6-meter circus equilibrist, ten 2-meter figures (they symbolize different genres of circus art) and a musical fountain, is installed next to an equally unusual attraction - the circus building in the form of a flying saucer …
- Monument "Artist": next to a girl in jeans and a baseball cap, drawing something on an easel, you can always meet people taking pictures. In addition, someone with chalk on an easel reflects their desires, and someone - autographs or declarations of love.
What interesting places to visit in Astana?
After reviewing the reviews of experienced travelers, the guests of Astana will understand that it will be interesting for them to visit the Atameken Map of Kazakhstan complex. There you will be able to see more than 200 sights of Kazakhstan in miniature (architecture and natural treasures in the form of the Caspian Sea, the Kyzyl Kum desert, the Karaganda coal mines are subject to inspection), located on an area equal in area to 2 football fields. Also, on the territory of the complex, guests will find a concert venue (ceremonial events are held here) and artisan workshops (souvenirs can be made at the master classes).
Those interested in looking at the beautiful views of the city from a height can visit Baiterek and the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation - these structures have observation platforms, where everyone is taken by elevators.
Visitors to the Duman entertainment center will find on its territory 5D and 8D cinemas, the Jungle animatronics theater (which is a labyrinth “inhabited” by robotic crocodiles, dinosaurs, spiders and gorillas, where, moreover, you can stumble upon the amphitheater of the ancient city, in which theatrical performances are held), an exotarium zoo (here you can not only see animals from different parts of the world, but also listen to stories about the peculiarities of their life and habitat) and an oceanarium (its inhabitants are 3000 fish and 5 shark species; "Shark Feeding Show" and "Mermaid Show", as well as all comers are offered to make a 15-minute dive into the main bowl of the aquarium, which will allow everyone to swim in the company of turtles and sharks).
Fans of water activities should pay attention to the Sky Beach Club Astana water park: it provides holidaymakers with a beach with golden sand (it is surrounded by tropical plants, ottomans and sun loungers with umbrellas), Beach Bar (its menu includes snacks, cocktails, a children's menu), jacuzzi, wave pool, water slides, Finnish sauna.
