Tourism
Regional advantages
Caspian Gates
Aktobe, Atyrau, West Kazakhstan region, Mangistau
Saryarka (Low mountains of Central Kazakhstan)
Astana city, North Kazakhstan region, Pavlodar, Kostanay, Akmola, Karaganda
Altai - the cradle of civilization
East Kazakhstan region
The Great Silk Road and the Tulip Road
Kyzylorda, Shymkent, Zhambyl, Turkestan
Homeland of apples Almaty mountain cluster
Almaty, Almaty region
Tourism in Kazakhstan has significant potential for the development of almost all types of tourism, ranging from ecological to business.
- Ecological tourism
- Health tourism
- Cultural tourism
- Religious tourism
- Sports tourism
- Business tourism
10 most beautiful places in Kazakhstan
Alpine skating rink "Medeu"
The Medeu Alpine skating rink is the cult forge of world records and the largest skating rink on Earth, situated in a mountain paradise.
Legendary ski resort Shymbulak
Shymbulak, celebrating its 65th anniversary, is the largest ski resort in Almaty, located just half an hour from the city center.
Big Almaty Lake (BAL)
Big Almaty Lake (BAL) is the Pearl of Almaty and the Ile-Alatau National Park and serves as a source of drinking water for the city. The lake is located at an altitude of 2500 m, just 15 km south of the city.
Lake Kaindy
Lake Kaindy offers a great opportunity to plunge into the surreal atmosphere, with its "ghostly" forest of sunken firs forever trapped in the middle of the lake.
Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon, known as the “little brother of the Grand Canyon” in the USA, is one of the most beautiful creations of nature that should definitely be on your travel list in the Almaty region.
Kolsay lakes
One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Almaty region. Kolsay lakes, split into three separate lakes and located at an altitude of 1000m to 2500m, are truly the pearl of the Tien Shan.
Resort "Borovoye"
Visiting the Burabay resort is worth it for people who like to collect medicinal herbs, want to relax their souls and take long walks along the forest paths. This place is known all over the world thanks to its medical resorts, where they practice an interesting method of healing with the help of koumiss.
Rakhman's Keys
The cult forge of world records and the largest skating rink on Earth, which is literally placed in a mountain paradise.
Baikonur Cosmodrome
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is the first and largest spaceport in the world, with 15 launches per year. The first successful flight into space took place here in 1961. On special tours, you can visit museums and the space shuttle hangar.
TOP 20 tourist destinations in Kazakhstan
Mangistau – the best alternative to a Mediterranean holiday.
Turkestan – the capital of the Turkic world, a center of pilgrimage and priceless cultural monuments
Burabay – year-round vacation close to Russia and cosmopolitan Astana
Alakol – famous wellness center
Bayanaul – eco-adventure in winter and summer close to the border with Russia
Imantau-Shalkar – addition to the rest in SBRA with unique features
Balkhash – affordable beach holiday in the center of Kazakhstan
Shares in tourist spending in 2030, percent
SBRA – year-round rest for body and soul among the beauty and diversity of the unique nature of Burabay
Tourism development directions
- Ecotourism
- Wellness vacation
- Sporting vacation
- Beach holiday
Target segments
- Middle class families with children
- Wellness seekers
- Business tourists in Astana
- Active youth of nearby regions
Inbound tourists
Internal tourists
Interesting facts
- It is one of the 2 most visited tourist resort areas in Kazakhstan
- At the foot of the mountains of the resort there is a sacred place for the Kazakhs - the natural throne and glade of Abylai Khan
- The resort includes some of the most famous natural attractions of Kazakhstan - the rocks "Zhumbaktas" and "Okzhetpes"
Mangistau - A real beach holiday is closer than you think
Tourism development directions
- Cultural tourism
- Wellness vacation
- Leisure tourism
- Beach holiday
Target segments
- Families of average and above average income in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries
- Gamblers from nearby countries where casinos are prohibited
Inbound tourists
Internal tourists
Interesting facts
- The water temperature exceeds +20 degrees 4 months a year, which is comparable to the Mediterranean Sea
- Geopark "Mangistau" in the process of entering the UNESCO list
- Thermal springs have a mineralization corresponding to min. natural drinking water and has no analogues
- 10 objects of historical and sacred significance in Mangistau, including the underground mosques Beket Ata, Shopan Ata, Karaman Ata and others, are included in the national project "Sacred Geography"
Alakol (Almaty region) – development of health and ecotourism potential
Tourism development directions
- Ecotourism. Bird watching
- Wellness vacation
- Beach holiday
Target segments
- Families of average and above average income in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries
- Wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts
- Wellness seekers and the elderly
- Bird watchers
Inbound tourists
Internal tourists
Interesting facts
- It is one of the most visited beach areas in Kazakhstan
- Adjacent to one of the youngest national parks in the country, created in 2010.
- Habitat for over 200 bird species
Alakol (Abay region) - giving a new impetus to the development of health tourism
Tourism development directions
- Wellness vacation
- Beach holiday
Target segments
- Families with children
- Wellness seekers
Inbound tourists
Internal tourists
Interesting facts
- It is one of the most visited beach areas in Kazakhstan
- Adjacent to a thermal spring with a high content of radon
- Historically the place of recovery of astronauts
The tourist zone of Turkestan is the cultural and historical heritage of Kazakhstan and the spiritual center of the Turkic peoples
Tourism development directions
- Cultural tourism
- Spiritual tourism
- Thematic tourism
Target segments
- Inbound and domestic tourists interested in the cultural uniqueness of the area
- Tourists who came for the purpose of pilgrimage
Inbound tourists
Internal tourists
Interesting facts
- The mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is the first object in Kazakhstan to receive the status of a UNESCO cultural heritage site.
- Location on the route of the Great Silk Road of the cities of Sairam (Ispidzhab), Yassy (Turkestan) and Otrar
- Belief about the "small Hajj", the passage of which is equal to one great one (to Mecca) three times
Bayanaul resort area - giving a new impetus to the development of domestic and border tourism
Tourism development directions
- Eco-Cultural tourism
- Adventure sports recreation
- Beach holiday
Target segments
- Families from nearby regions of Kazakhstan and border regions of the Russian Federation
- Lovers of active and extreme recreation
Inbound tourists
Internal tourists
Interesting facts
- It is one of the 5 most visited tourist resort areas in Kazakhstan
- It is located on the territory of the first national park in the country, created in 1985.
- Includes more than 10 historical and sacred places
Balkhash resort area - affordable Beach holiday
Tourism development directions
- Niche sports: fishing, spearfishing
- Beach holiday
Target segments
- Families with children with average and below average incomes
- Transit tourist flow following the route Almaty-Astana
- Fishing and spearfishing enthusiasts
Inbound tourists
Internal tourists
Interesting facts
- It is the 3rd largest lake in Asia, and the 15th in the world
- The uniqueness of the lake lies in a narrow peninsula dividing it into two parts according to the chemical characteristics of the water: in the western part, the water is almost fresh, while in the eastern part, it is brackish.
Imantau Shalkar Resort Area – Affordable Summer Vacation and Expansion of Experience for Tourists SBRA
Tourism development directions
- Ecotourism
- Beach holiday
Target segments
- SBRA tourists on a long holiday
- Cheap vacation seekers (from the nearest cities of Kazakhstan and Russia)
- Lovers of true ecotourism
Inbound tourists
Internal tourists
Interesting facts
- Visitors to the resort area have the opportunity to swim in both fresh and salt water
- On Lake Imantau lies an "Island of Lovers" in the form of a heart, with intact plants listed in the Red Book.
- Includes 3 historical and sacred sites
Investment Opportunities
Additional features (2021)
- Subsidizing the costs of tour operators for each foreign tourist (15,000 tenge)
- Reimbursement of 10% of costs during the construction and reconstruction of tourist facilities
- Reducing the investment threshold from 2,000,000 MCI to 200,000 MCI
- "KIDS GO FREE" mode for air travel
- "TAX FREE" mode for foreign tourists
- Reimbursement of expenses for the purchase of machinery and equipment for ski resorts 25%
- Reimbursement of 25% of the cost of purchasing tourist vehicles (buses)
- Reimbursement of costs for the construction of roadside service facilities 10%
Government support measures for investors
Subject to the conditions for determining priority investment projects, the following benefits and preferences for investors are provided:
Tax and customs preferences:
- Corporate income tax in the first 10 years
- Land tax in the first 10 years
- Property tax in the first 8 years
- Customs duties and VAT on imports (term according to the contract)
