Points of Interest in kz

Charyn Canyon

Charyn Canyon

The Charyn River runs through this stupendous, 80-km-long, deep gorge which has really odd rock formations.

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Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly

Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly

These petroglyphs (rock engravings) are the best documented in Central Asia. Over 5,000 images have been discovered primarily within the main canyon, mostly from the Bronze Age.

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Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

Building of the mausoleum commenced in 1389 and was unfinished, but it is now regarded as the best preserved and largest construction from the Timurid period.

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Zenkov Cathedral

Zenkov Cathedral

Set within the Panfilov Park, this cathedral is one of eight unique wooden buildings in the world. It was constructed entirely of wood without the use of nails and survived the 1911 earthquake.

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Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan

Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is comprised of two protected areas - the Naurzum State Nature Reserve and the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve.

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