Tourism in Astana

Business tourism in Astana.

Every year, interest in Kazakhstan increases among foreign guests. The state's peaceful policy does not go unnoticed among Western partners. Today, Astana is a center for major events of both republican and international significance, so new hotels and other institutions are being built in the capital to develop business tourism. Most business tourists come to the capital from Turkey, China, Germany, the USA, the UAE and the CIS countries. Business tourism is not possible without contacts, exchange of information, exhibitions, congresses and business trips. So in 2017, EXPO 2017 will be held in Astana on the theme “Future Energy”. It should be noted that never before International exhibitions of this scale have not been held in the countries of the Central Asian region and the CIS. This event is a big step towards the establishment of Kazakhstan as an international exhibition and information presentation platform. From June 10 to September 10, 2017, EXPO 2017 will host about 100 participating countries; the exhibition will demonstrate achievements and prospects in the field of using renewable energy sources and their advantages. EXPO is visited by millions of tourists. Therefore, today Astana is actively preparing to host this event. The grandiose construction of EXPO 2017 will begin in May; it will be the new center of the capital.

Entertainment tourism in Astana.

For many tourists, the capital of Kazakhstan is of particular interest, because in a short time it has become a modern metropolis, striking travelers with its unusual architecture. Cheap air tickets to and from Kazakhstan are a nice bonus when traveling.

A real decoration of the city New high-rise buildings are becoming available, so today the largest building in Central Asia, “Abu Dhabi Plaza,” is being built in Astana.

The Khan-Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center is considered the pride of Astana. This is a unique eco-project that combines shopping and entertainment, as well as an amazing vacation in Kazakhstan among tropical plants. There is an artificial tropical beach covered with sand, which was specially imported from the Maldives. Despite its enormous size and a very large number of visitors, there is a cozy atmosphere conducive to relaxation. A small lake and garden create a relaxed atmosphere.

Among other entertainment places in Astana there is an oceanarium. This is the only aquarium in the CIS. For those who like to plunge into the world of the underwater kingdom, you will need to visit the Duman entertainment center, where the oceanarium is located. The aquarium is home to about 2000 animals, representing more than 100 species of marine inhabitants from different parts of the world.

You can also enjoy just a walk along the beautiful alley, where there are a number of fountains. This is the Water-Green Boulevard; the fountains on this boulevard have a unique structure and technical capabilities for this city. There are 12 sculptures made of bronze on the boulevard.

 Museum tourism in Astana.

Of course, Astana cannot yet boast of an abundance of museums like Almaty, for example. But even in the young capital of Kazakhstan there is something to see for lovers of museum tourism. In Astana there are such museums as: the ethno-memorial complex of the State Cultural Committee - an open-air museum located on Kurgaldzhinsky highway, 2/1, the museum of the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is located on Beibitshilik street 11, the Saken Seifulin museum is located on Auezov street 78, the museum of modern art of the State Cultural Committee is located on Republic Avenue 3, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Department of Culture of Astana is located on Republic Avenue 3, the Khas Sanat Museum is located on Kunaev Street 14.