Travel Guide of Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan by Influencers and Travelers
Nur-Sultan, previously named Astana from 1998 to 2019, is the capital city of Kazakhstan. In March 2019, it was renamed to Nur-Sultan after the departing Kazakh president, Nursultan Nazarbayev.
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1 - Astana
Nur-Sultan, formerly Akmolinsk, and Astana, is the capital city of Kazakhstan. The city acquired its present name on March 23, 2019, following a unanimous vote in Kazakhstan's parliament. It was named after former Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev,
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2 - Hazrat Sultan Mosque
The Hazrat Sultan Mosque is a friday mosque in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It is the largest mosque in Central Asia.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Nur-Sultan
Three-hour sightseeing tour "Hello, the capital!" (with a visit to the Baiterek monument and the Palace of Peace and Accord, or at the choice of clients) Dear friends, welcome to the capital of Kazakhstan! We invite you to take a fascinating tour of the main sights of Astana! Itinerary: Historical center of Astana, Khanshatyr shopping mall, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Emerald Quarter administrative complex, Nurzhol Boulevard (former Water-Green Boulevard), AkOrda Residence of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, House of Ministries, Parliament, Palace of Peace and Accord , Palace of Independence, Triumphal Arch, Khazret Sultan Mosque, Shabyt Palace of Creativity, National Museum and other interesting objects of the capital.
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4 - Wildlife Watching in Nur-Sultan
Join our Kazakh family of Eagle hunters and prepare for an exciting day of cultural and culinary adventures in Astana. From the first minutes of your arrival to the village you will be met by mischievous children in Kazakh traditional clothes which they usually wear during National holidays, celebration of birthday parties and in front of highly respected guests! During the visit, you have a unique opportunity to watch Berkut show (Golden eagles). Berkuts are endangered species registered in the Red Book of Kazakhstan. Hunting with golden eagles is one of the most unique traditions of Kazakh people. Eagle hunter is called “kusbegi” or “berkutchi”. Currently, there are few families left who continue carrying the skill and one of them is our host. After lunch you can try your skills in horse riding. If you have no experience this is a perfect opportunity to learn it from our kusbegi!
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5 - Archaeology Tours in Nur-Sultan
An overview tour that shows unique symbiosis of East and West in the main sights of Astana, as well as helps to discover the rich history of Kazakhstan. 9:00 a.m - pick-up from the hotel 10:30 a.m - Walk tour through on the Millennium Axis: walking across the Millennium Axis line named by Kisho Kurokawa, chief architect and creator of Nur-Sultan general layout. 11:00 a.m - The Bayterek Tower: enjoy breath-taking panoramic view of the city with the guide commentary about the history of Astana. 11:30 a.m - The Khan Shatyr 12:00 p.m - Kazakh National Museum: It covers the history and culture of Kazakhstan from ancient to modern times. Particularly 3 main Halls of the museum will be included. 12:40 p.m - A walk tour through Kazakh Eli monument and The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation 1:00 p.m - The Hazret Sultan Mosque. 1:30 p.m - Kazakh Traditional Cuisine tasting 3:00 p.m - Nazarbayev University 4:30 p.m - Baikonur Space Station Miniature 5:00 p.m - EXPO National Pavillion
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