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Shymkent

Welcome to Shymkent, Kazakhstan’s vibrant gem! Bursting with culture and color, this lively city features stunning parks, bustling bazaars, and a friendly vibe. Explore the historical Old City, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and don’t miss the stunning Makhtaaral Mosque! With sunny skies and warm hearts, Shymkent is perfect for those seeking adventure and charm. Pack your bags!

Recommendations

Landmark4.6/5

Independence Park

Independence Park in Shymkent is a stunning green oasis, featuring impressive monuments and vibrant gardens that celebrate Kazakhstan's rich heritage, making it a perfect spot for relaxation and cultural exploration.

Culture4.8/5

Ordabasy Mosque

Shymkent mosque with a spacious, decorated prayer hall and dedicated washrooms for wudhu.

Landmark4.6/5

Арбат Шымкент

Nestled in the heart of Shymkent, Арбат Шымкент is a vibrant cultural hub featuring street art, local cuisine, and lively performances, making it a must-visit destination for an immersive experience of Kazakh heritage.

Landmark4.4/5

Shymkent Zoo

Renowned for its diverse species and lush environment, Shymkent Zoo captivates visitors with engaging exhibits and a commitment to conservation, making it a must-visit destination for animal lovers and families alike.

Landmark4.5/5

ЖК “Кокжайлау”

Nestled in the heart of Shymkent, ЖК “Кокжайлау” stands out with its stunning modern architecture and vibrant community spaces, making it an iconic destination for both locals and visitors seeking urban charm and culture.

Landmark4.5/5

Ethnic Park Ken Baba

Landmark4.8/5

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Culture4.4/5

South Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore

Shop4.5/5

Mega Planet

Located on Tauke Khan Ave, Mega Planet is an iconic shopping and entertainment hub in Shymkent, featuring a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and leisure activities that attract locals and tourists alike.

Shop4.1/5

Qyrgy Bazar

Landmark4.2/5

Rynok Samal Butik Bosfor

Landmark4.4/5

Сквер "Шәмші әлемі"

Landmark4.6/5

Abay Park

Landmark4.6/5

Central Park

Landmark4.7/5

Metallurgists' Park

Landmark4.6/5

Shymkent Altyn Eye

Landmark4.7/5

Dendropark

Landmark4.8/5

Shymkent city park

Landmark4.5/5

Shymkent Citadel

Landmark4.6/5

Teatr Opery I Baleta

Stays

Stay4.75/5

Aurum Garden Hotel

Aurum Garden Hotel in Shymkent offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and balcony with garden or city views. The family-friendly restaurant serves halal cuisine with French, Greek, American, Italian, Japanese, Korean, pizza, Turkish, Russian, and European options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a welcoming ambience. The hotel features a terrace, indoor play area, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a lounge, coffee shop, and free WiFi throughout the property. Located 12 km from Shymkent International Airport, the hotel provides free on-site private parking and a paid shuttle service. Reception staff speak English, Russian, and Turkish.

Stay4.6/5

Shymkent Park Hotel

Shymkent Park Hotel in Shymkent offers 4-star comfort with family rooms and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a balcony with city views. Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving international cuisine in a modern ambience. The hotel also features a bar, free WiFi, and a steam room for relaxation. The hotel provides private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Additional services include room service, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage. Located 13 km from Shymkent International Airport, the hotel is highly rated for its room cleanliness, attentive staff, and comfortable rooms.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

SHYMKENT GRAND HOTEL

Shymkent Hotel offers a fitness centre and free WiFi. Free parking is available on site. The rooms have a balcony, TV and minibar. All rooms come with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Breakfasts are served every morning in the hotel’s restaurant, or eat out in the cafes and restaurants nearby. There is also a lobby bar on site. Room service is available upon request. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and karaoke. Guests can enjoy an on-site water park. Mir Fantaziy Park is located in front of the property. Abay Park and a shopping area are located within a 10-minute walk of the property. Shymkent Train Station is 5.4 km away, and Shymkent International Airport is 13.5 km from Shymkent Hotel.

Stay$$$$4.5/5

Aidana Plaza Hotel

Aidana Plaza Hotel in Shymkent offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy European cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening socialising. The hotel features a lift, 24-hour front desk, room service, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include bathrobes, free toiletries, and a seating area. Located 10 km from Shymkent International Airport, the hotel is highly rated for its attentive staff, room cleanliness, and breakfast provided by the property.

Stay4.45/5

Tauke Khan Plaza

Tauke Khan Plaza in Shymkent offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a fitness room, and a lounge. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, and a child-friendly buffet, catering to diverse preferences. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and free on-site private parking. A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, and halal. Breakfast includes warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice, providing a satisfying start to the day. Located 12 km from Shymkent International Airport, the hotel is situated in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Nearby attractions include the Shymkent Museum of Fine Arts and the Shymkent Zoo, offering diverse activities for visitors.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Rixos Khadisha Shymkent

Offering a spacious spa centre with a sauna, Turkish hammam and a snow room, Rixos Khadisha Shymkent is located in a business area of Shymkent. Guests can have a swim in the indoor pool and work out in the fitness centre on site. The elegant suites and rooms feature traditional neoclassic decor and marble bathrooms. They are air conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. Kazakhasia restaurant serves a variety of dishes of Asian cuisine, and Meat&Sea restaurant offers Seafood dishes. Guests of Rixos Khadisha Shymkent can have a drink at Atrium Café or at the English bar White Horse. Shymkent Train Station is 3 km away, while Shymkent Airport is 10 km from Rixos Khadisha Shymkent.

Stay4.7/5

Ramada by Wyndham Shymkent

Shymkent hotel with a spa, restaurant and spacious rooms. A glass elevator gives you a view of the lobby as it rises.

Stay4.2/5

Grand Villa Hotel

Stay4.2/5

AVENUE Hotel

Things To Do
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2 h

The best of Shymkent Private walking tour

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What is the story of Alley of Glory and War Memorial and what it has to do with the second World War? Or what secrets does the Ata river carry? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Shymkent. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

$234.44

6 h

Shymkent City Tour

Shymkent is the third largest city of Kazakhstan. Its history is around eight centuries old, but during this time it has become a large cultural, trading and industrial centre in the south of the country. Shymkent City Tour opens up the most interesting that this beautiful city can boast with, and learn much of its history.

$181.82

2 h

Private Romantic tour in Shymkent

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. How does a lovely stroll in a Central Park of Shymkent sound like? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What romantic tales are hiding behind the statues of Ken Baba park? Join us and find out! This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

$234.44

48 h

Trekking in Sayram-Ugam national park & Aksu canyon (2 days)

Sayram-Ugam National park is located 70 km from Shymkent. The park is a part of the Western Tian-Shan mountain system. Also, it is included in the list of the UNESCO of World heritage sites. Sayram-Ugam is full of wild gorges and canyons, mountain lakes and rivers, peaks and glaciers. If you are lucky, you can meet a snow leopard, a bear, mountain goats and gazelles, a lot of very rare and endangered birds and amphibians. Most noteworthy – breathtaking landscapes, the availability of different trekking and horseriding options and relatively easy access makes this area a popular destination not only among locals but also foreign guests. In this national park, there are many different routes, but the most colorful is the area around the foothills of peak Sayram-Su. Mountain forests regulate water flow, enrich the air with oxygen and phytoncides. They protect against rain and spring floods, slow the melting of snows.

$475.85

5/5

144 h

6-Day Kazakhstan Ridder Camp Ski Private Guided Tour and Adventure

Join us on a unique ski touring adventure in Ridder and enjoy an unforgettable deep powder skiing in the woods! Kazakhstan is an amazing country for adventures, offering new experiences, new destinations as well as new culture for skiers. We offer you the opportunity to ski in the Altai Mountains that stretch over 4 countries: Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Our trip starts from Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen in Kazakh), the capital of the East Kazakhstan Region. Then we drive to Ridder, which is the gateway to the northern and western part of Kazakhstan’s Altai. Accommodation for the 6-day programme is in a comfortable, heated lodge in the woods of the Altai. Please note: single/double rooms will not be available during this trip. The lodge has a stove heating and provides warmth even in the bitter cold. Next to our lodge is a Banya (famous Russian banya). You’ll have a chance to feel the difference between the Russian banya and the Scandinavian sauna.

$1,086.45

2 h

Private Romantic tour in Borovoe

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city.You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What’s worth knowing about this area's legend? What story Rock Jumbaktas have to offer? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

$234.44

12 h

Private Valencia Day Trip from Barcelona with Free Photos

This private full-day tour from Barcelona to Valencia offers an exclusive experience combining modern innovation and historic charm. You'll explore the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, witness Valencia’s rich cultural heritage in the Historic Center, and admire panoramic views from the iconic Torres de Serranos. With a personal guide, comfortable transportation, and a 30-minute photography session included, this tour is designed for those seeking a personalized, memorable journey. It's an opportunity to discover Valencia's blend of old and new, all in a single day, tailored to your preferences.

$1,177.94

Otrar And Turkestan - historical sites of Central Asia

Otrar and Turkestan whole day tour takes place in several oldest historical sites of Central Asia. City Otrar is the birth place of medieval philosopher and scientist Al-Farabi, and Turkestan is the burial place of the poet and preacher Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. His mausoleum is a masterpiece of medieval architecture, which has become one of the main worship places of Muslims. Furthermore, in 2003 UNESCO included Mausoleum of Khodja Ahmed Yasawi to the list of the World cultural Heritage. During this day tour you will find out why the mausoleum was included in the UNESCO list, dive into the atmosphere of medieval city which used to be the capital of Kazakhstan. And did you know that in old European maps of 18-19th century current territory of Kazakhstan was identified with Turkestan?

$415.39

5/5

72 h

The Great Silk Road tour of Kazakhstan: Taraz-Shymkent-Turkestan- Otrar-Sauran

Our 3 day tour takes place in five oldest historical cities on the Great Silk Road route. during the tour you will visit unique places that have retained their historical value to this day

$895.00

6 h

Almaty Highlights Guided Tour

Get your best travel experience and explore Kazakh culture with "Altair Tour!" Discover the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, the Green Bazaar, Medeu and Chimbulak on a guided tour. Taste local Kazakh delicacies!

$80.00

4/5

Karatau Mountains Adventure Caves and Waterfalls

Explore the majestic Karatau mountains on an unforgettable journey blending history, nature, and adventure. Depart from Shymkent and discover the medieval village of Terekty with its sacred spring before marveling at ancient petroglyphs etched into the rocks. Hike through breathtaking landscapes to reach a hidden waterfall and enjoy a picnic in a serene canyon. Step into the enchanting Holy White Mosque cave and uncover Kazakhstan’s rich history at ancient monasteries. End the day camping under the stars by the Borday River, creating lasting memories in the heart of nature. • One day adventure through the Karatau mountains, departing from Shymkent • Visit ancient petroglyphs, sacred springs, and centuries-old Sufi monasteries • Hike to a hidden waterfall and picnic in a stunning canyon

$250.00

4.7/5

72 h

Unforgettable 3 Days Mangystau - Group Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure through the heart of Mangystau with our exclusive tour package. This immersive journey covers 9 main natural attractions, including 5 of the most visited places in Central Asia, ensuring you experience the essence of the region in all its glory. Traverse rugged landscapes and ancient sites in the comfort of our 4x4 air-conditioned jeeps, camp under the starlit sky, and indulge in the unique flavors of camel milk products, available only in Mangystau. This short yet comprehensive tour promises an unforgettable experience like no other. We believe that our tour and the services we provide are genuinely unique.

$545.00

5/5

5 h 55 mins

Ancient Silk Road Tour

This tour is led by a local host from Turkistan who has been welcoming international travelers through his hostel and organizing cultural tours since 2025. Before entering the tourism industry, he spent more than 10 years working in the banking sector, developing strong customer service and organizational skills. What makes this experience special is the opportunity to explore Otrar, Arystan Bab, and Sauran with someone who lives in the region and enjoys sharing its history, culture, and local traditions. Rather than following a rigid schedule, guests can enjoy a more personal and flexible experience, ask questions, and learn about everyday life in Southern Kazakhstan. This tour is ideal for travelers looking for an authentic introduction to the heritage of the Silk Road and the Turkistan region.

$149.00

8 h

Trekking Adventure in Western Tian Shan Mountains

Most tours stick to the crowded paths, but this trek takes you deep into the quieter parts of the Western Tian Shan. You'll be exploring the Sairam-Ugam Nature Park with a local guide who knows these mountains inside out. Expect to walk among rare, centuries-old juniper trees and drink from ice-cold mountain streams without another tourist in sight. It's a real, raw piece of Central Asian nature

$235.00

72 h

Contrasts of Southern Kazakh Altai

On this tour, you will explore some of the most beautiful natural areas in just three days while riding, you will see: • • Kurchum • • Kiin-Kerish • • Lake Markakol • • Village of Urunkhaika • • Lake Zaisan • • Cape Shekelmes • • Ferry across • Bukhtarma reservoir • • Samara sandy coast

$722.00

4/5

Private Mangystau Jeep Tour & Camping

Experience the real Mangystau on a private 7-day 4x4 adventure. Discover Jygylgan, Kapamsay, Shakpak Ata, Akespe, Torysh, Kokala, Sherkala, Airakty, Tuzbair, Karynzharyk, Bozjyra, Baisary, Bokty, Kyzylkup and Karaman Ata. Enjoy remote deserts, dramatic canyons, unique rock formations, salt flats, sacred sites and unforgettable camping nights. The itinerary can be customized to your interests, and we can adjust the route or activities after discussing your preferences with you.

$678.00

5/5

72 h

Adventurous Mangistau

Greeting, fellow travelers and lovers of new and exciting. We offer you a unique opportunity to visit a place, alike which you wouldn’t find anywhere else. And no, it’s not an exaggeration. Just take our tour and see. We’ll guide you through Mangistau located in the Southwestern part of Kazakhstan, that once used to be the bottom of an ancient ocean called Tethys. The Caspian Sea (the world’s only inland sea by the way) is one of the remnants of Tethys, and you would have an opportunity to see its shores as well. Love nature? Here you have landscapes reminding of Mars! Love history? 11 thousands historical monuments wouldn’t let you get bored! Like having fun? Well, then there is no doubt it’s an adventure for you.

$1,194.24

5/5

34 h 30 mins

2Days Private tour to Charyn&Black Canyons, Kolsay&Kaindy lakes

Two days tour is designed to fully immerse you in the breathtaking nature of south-eastern Kazakhstan. You’ll visit the legendary Charyn Canyon, the serene Kolsay Lake, and the mysterious Kaindy Lake, known for its submerged forest. Along the way, enjoy scenic drives through vast valleys, alpine meadows, and photogenic mountain passes. With an overnight stay in a cozy guest house in the village, you’ll have time to fully relax and connect with the land.

$950.00

192 h

8 Days Small Group Tour Visit in Mangystau with Meals Included

If there are portal places on Earth that can transport you to another reality, Mangystau is among the top of such places. It is original, large-scale, unexplored. Everything here is really unique: space landscapes, paleontological finds, the largest lake on the planet, more than three hundred Sufi shrines. 8 days on the most roof-raising places and alien landscapes of Western Kazakhstan: openwork canyons, chalk mountains with remains of ancient mollusks, salt pits, search for megalodon teeth, hiking to Bozjyra fangs, underground mosques, mysterious and secret locations! ⠀ The atmosphere and spirit of adventure of a real expedition awaits you - it's not just a tour and a trip to beautiful places, but a journey in which everyone will feel like a pioneer and part of a team of hunters for "wow" moments.