Almaty region
Almaty region is southern Kazakhstan's mountain heartland, home to the Trans-Ili and Kungei Alatau ranges rising to 5,000 meters, with alpine gorges and lakes just half an hour from the foothills.
Destinations
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Choose a vacation destination in Kazakhstan and discover what to do, how to get there, when to visit and where to stay.
12 destinations listed
Burabay
Burabay is a resort area in northern Kazakhstan with 14 scenic lakes, pine forests and granite mountains, known as the "Kazakh Switzerland".
Places within this destination
Lake Balkhash
One of the largest lakes in Kazakhstan and one of the most popular summer destinations. Dozens of resorts, hotels and guesthouses are located here, attracting visitors with sandy beaches, warm water, scenic sunsets, fishing and a variety of water activities.
Places within this destination
Akshagyl (Rembaza)
A recreation area on the shore of Lake Balkhash, well known to local residents and regular visitors to the resort.
Chubar-Tyubek
One of the best-known resort settlements on Lake Balkhash, valued for its wide sandy beaches, spacious shoreline and peaceful atmosphere.
City of Balkhash
A cozy city on the shore of the lake of the same name, combining a beach holiday with urban infrastructure.
First Water Column
One of the recreation areas on the lake shore located closest to the city of Balkhash.
Old Site (Barkovskoye)
A popular recreation area on the shore of Lake Balkhash, known among locals as the Old Site. The history of the city of Balkhash began here.
Second Water Column
A recreation area on the northern shore of Lake Balkhash, located next to the First Water Column.
Torangalyk
The largest resort settlement on the northern shore of Lake Balkhash and one of the most popular summer destinations in Kazakhstan.