In recent years, villages of Kazakhstan are becoming real magnets for tourists, some go for silence, fresh farm products and nature, some — for history and authentic atmosphere. We tell about the villages that have already become points of attraction for travelers from all over the country and have even gotten into the ranking of the best tourist villages of Kazakhstan, compiled by Kazakh Tourism.
Village named after Nagi Ilyasov
To this village in Kyzylorda region with picturesque landscapes tourists go for getting acquainted with real village life and the freshest farm products. Nagi Ilyasov also attracts with its neatness and bright flower beds on alleys for calm evening walks. Here you can also visit rice-growing farms.
Saty village
The village in Almaty region has become a magnet for tourists thanks to its location near popular lakes — Kaindy and Kolsai. Here there are many comfortable guest houses, walking routes are laid, there is a viewing platform and well-developed infrastructure.
Lepsi village
This village in one of the most picturesque corners of Kazakhstan attracts both lovers of ecotourism and lovers of history. The fact is that it was here in 1846 that the treaty on the accession of the Middle Zhuz to the Russian Empire was signed, and also here is located a large historical and local history museum. Lovers of ecotourism are offered unique mountain honey and picturesque trails for hiking.
Akshi village
The small village of Akshi is located on the western shore of Lake Alakol — a unique place in Kazakhstan, known for the beauty and benefits of crystal-clear water. In the settlement there are many tourist bases, guest houses and hotels for a pleasant rest on Alakol.
Khan Ordasy village
This is not just a village, but a real open-air museum in West Kazakhstan region. Here tourists can visit mausoleums, including that of Zhangir Khan, historical monuments of the 19th century, and museums. In Khan Ordasy guests can also go on horseback rides and fascinating excursions to places of life of Kazakh khans.
Rodina village
Perhaps, the most famous village in Akmola region. It attracts tourists with rapidly developing infrastructure — clean streets, parks, eco-farm and even a zoo. Many call this village a standard among settlements of this type.
Poperechnoye village
To this village in East Kazakhstan region tourists go for unique untouched nature and rest in comfortable guest houses away from city bustle. Here guests enjoy not only natural products and fresh air, but also picturesque hiking in places where once there were ancient settlements.
Ulytau village
The village in Ulytau region attracts not only with ecotourism, but also with its immediate proximity to the unique medieval settlement of Alashakhan, which existed in the 15th-17th centuries. All lovers of history and antiquity will be especially interested to visit this place.
Shabanbai bi village
Shabanbai bi in Karaganda region is interesting not only for picturesque natural landscapes, but also for archaeological monuments, rock drawings and traces of ancient civilizations. Here is also located the highest point of Central Kazakhstan — Mount Aksoran. Residents of the village have equipped guest houses and a hotel for comfortable stay of tourists.