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Almaty

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Almaty_Qalasy/Almaty-1239046/TravelGuide-Almaty.html

377,722,22

Astana

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Gorod_Astana/Astana-1238935/TravelGuide-Astana.html

50,64,15

Atyrau

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Atyrau_Oblysy/Atyrau-1238722/TravelGuide-Atyrau.html

28,20,4

Karaganda

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Qaraghandy_Oblysy/Karaganda-1233138/TravelGuide-Karaganda.html

13,10,3

Tengiz

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Atyrau_Oblysy/Tengiz-1241298/TravelGuide-Tengiz.html

2,0,0

Aktau

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Aktau-1239237/TravelGuide-Aktau.html

4,14,2

Semipalatinsk

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Shyghys_Qazaqstan_Oblysy/Semipalatinsk-1232641/TravelGuide-Semipalatinsk.html

0,10,0

Turkestan

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Ongtustik_Qazaqstan_Oblysy/Turkestan-1231322/TravelGuide-Turkestan.html

2,21,0

Shymkent

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Ongtustik_Qazaqstan_Oblysy/Shymkent-1232219/TravelGuide-Shymkent.html

3,19,0

Pavlodar

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Pavlodar_Oblysy/Pavlodar-1233438/TravelGuide-Pavlodar.html

8,9,0

Novyy Ust'-Kamenogorsk

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Novyy_Ust_Kamenogorsk-1233687/TravelGuide-Novyy_Ust_Kamenogorsk.html

4,7,0

Petropavlovsk

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Soltustik_Qazaqstan_Oblysy/Petropavlovsk-1233371/TravelGuide-Petropavlovsk.html

5,9,0

Kokshetau

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Soltustik_Qazaqstan_Oblysy/Kokshetau-1235296/TravelGuide-Kokshetau.html

3,7,0

Taraz

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Zhambyl_Oblysy/Taraz-1230381/TravelGuide-Taraz.html

1,4,0

Otrar

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Otrar-1233492/TravelGuide-Otrar.html

2,3,0

Aktobe

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Aktobe-1239226/TravelGuide-Aktobe.html

0,0,1

Chimkent

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Ongtustik_Qazaqstan_Oblysy/Chimkent-2271989/TravelGuide-Chimkent.html

2,0,0

Aqtobe

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Aktyubinskaya_Oblast/Aqtobe-1238929/TravelGuide-Aqtobe.html

1,38,0

Altai Mountains

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Altai_Mountains-1239036/TravelGuide-Altai_Mountains.html

Kazakhstan

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Kazakhstan-1240924/TravelGuide-Kazakhstan.html

0,3,0

Aktau

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Kazakhstan/Aktau-1239235/TravelGuide-Aktau.html

1,2,0

Pro

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  The unexpected charm of the place; beautiful scenery around Almaty 


Con

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  Distance 


In a nutshell

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  interesting, but read about it before you go. 

 

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Almaty  

Intercontinental Almaty

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 Hotels in Almaty

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Atyrau  

Renaissance Atyrau Hotel

 4 Reviews and 21 Opinions  Best and most expensive business Hotel to stay in Atyrau. However this is not saying much. This... 

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Kazakhstan  

Register your visa!

Register your visa!, Kazakhstan

 mayafly Says:  One of the most complicated parts of travelling in the former Soviet Union is registering your visa. If you are staying in a hotel, this is usually not a... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in Kazakhstan

The Steppes

The Steppes, Kazakhstan

 traveldave Says:  In addition to deserts and mountains, a significant percentage of Kazakhstan is made up of steppes, which are semi-arid grassy plains. It is here that many of... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Kazakhstan

Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan

 traveldave Says:  Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan, with about 1,500,000 inhabitants. It is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Central Asia. In recent years, foreign... 

 Favorites in Kazakhstan

The Sugaty Valley

The Sugaty Valley, Kazakhstan

 traveldave Says:  The arid Sugaty Valley lies east of Almaty. Most travelers will have no reason to visit the Sugaty Valley unless passing through on their way to Charyn Red... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Kazakhstan

Big Almaty Lake

Big Almaty Lake, Kazakhstan

 traveldave Says:  Located high in the Tien Shan Mountains south of Almaty, Big Almaty Lake is the main attraction of Alatau-Eliy National Park. The alpine lake sits at an... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Kazakhstan

Bartogai Lake Camp

Bartogai Lake Camp, Kazakhstan

 traveldave Says:  Bartogai Lake Camp is set up and run by Kan Tengri Mountain Service for those clients who are engaged in such eco-tourism activities as birdwatching, trekking,... 

 Hotels in Kazakhstan

Hotel Kazzhol: Nice business class hotel

Hotel Kazzhol: Nice business class hotel, Kazakhstan

 lalikes Says:  Adequate, clean rooms in a decent location. Mini mart across the street, cabs readily available. Supposedly the wireless email comes and goes but once we got... 

 Hotels in Kazakhstan

It's called MEGA.: MEGA

It's called MEGA.: MEGA, Kazakhstan

 paulvir Says:  I had heard of MEGA from my friend before going there that it was a really nice mall. And he was right. It was Super nice and clean. In fact I think the mall... 

 Shopping in Kazakhstan

The 28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park

The 28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park, Kazakhstan

 paulvir Says:  I had a chance to visit The 28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park. It's in the city of Almaty so getting there is easy. There is a large monument which is the 1st... 

 Things to Do in Kazakhstan

Flying to Almaty from west Coast of US

Flying to Almaty from west Coast of US, Kazakhstan

 paulvir Says:  To get to Almaty, Kazakhstan from the west coast of US, I flew LAX-Incheon-Almaty on Asiana.My itinerary included 11 hr long layover in Incheon. Because my... 

 Transportation in Kazakhstan

Taxis in Almaty

Taxis in Almaty, Kazakhstan

 paulvir Says:  In Almaty, don't look for any taxi with the taxi sign on top. Anyone can work as a taxi driver if he owns his own car. Some work as a taxi driver full time... 

 Transportation in Kazakhstan

What no AC?

What no AC?, Kazakhstan

 paulvir Says:  As I rode taxis (actually private cars but more on that later) around in Almaty, I noticed none would turn on the AC. It wasn't that hot but we still could've... 

 Local Customs in Kazakhstan

The Place

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The People

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 Hotel Dostyk is located on a pleasant tree-lined street, within walking distance of Almaty's embassy district and luxury shopping streets, and is 20 minutes... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi Everybody, I will be in Kazakhstan in September 2012. I will arrive in Almaty but need to get to Astana. I would prefer not to... 

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A: As you might expect, Kazakhstan is not an "on-line" friendly place. It is difficult to book anything online. Sites like... 

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Top Kazakhstan Writers

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A Long Way From Anywhere

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 Where? For how long? That was the typical response we got from people when we said we were flying out to Almaty, the biggest city (though not the capital) in Kazakhstan for 5 days. 10 hours flying... 

2

Kazakhstan

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 Kazakhstan, a huge country spanning from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Chinese border in the east, is the eighth-largest country in the world. Formerly part of the Soviet Union, it gained its... 

3

rythm_divine's new Kazakstan Page

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 Welcome to Kazakstan!!! This country is my homeland & if you are going to come here i'll be glad to help you so feel free to email me. I'd like to remind people who come here not to forget their... 

4

Kazakstan

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kazakhstan. I'd love to share with you the 25 tips I've written, the 31 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

5

Kazakhstan

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 I'm building this page, so bear with me... These photos are actually of Kazakhs that I met in Xinjiang, China, not far from the border of Kazakhstan. Since they are ethnically Kazakh, and they live... 

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