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Kazakhstan is a landlocked country situated primarily in Central Asia. The capital is Astana and the country's largest city and principal cultural and economic center is Almaty, which served as the capital until 1997. We visited Almaty, Charyn Canyon in May 2026
At Charyn Canyon National Park in Kazakhstan. The stunning Charyn River flowing right through the dramatic, reddish-brown rock cliffs.
The Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre, it serves as one of the country's most important cultural landmarks. Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
For a Photo stop at at The Abai Kazakh National and Ballet Theatre.
This artwork is the famous Silk Road mosaic mural located at the front entrance of the Almaty Hotel.
The historic Almaty Hotel. Designed and built between 1962 and 1967, it is recognized as a key example of Soviet-era modernist architecture in Central Asia.
A popular pedestrian street located in the heart of Almaty.
The sculpture sits directly outside the Afisha Cafe, This artwork is titled Kara Shapan (Black Shapan).
The historic KBTU Building,located on Astana Square in the city of Almaty. Originally served as the Supreme Soviet Building for the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. Since 2001 This Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) is a leading research school.
The historic former Kazpotrebsoyuz building (Kazakh Consumer Cooperative Union), a notable Stalinist Empire architectural landmark located in the city of Almaty. It is a prime example of Stalinist neoclassical design, often referred to as a "Stalinist flat" or "Stalinist Empire" style.
The Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments
The Memorial of Glory located in the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen in Almaty. This massive bronze triptych and its Eternal Flame commemorate the heroes of the Great Patriotic War (World War II) and the Russian Civil War.
A street scene in Almaty, specifically showing a Yutong electric trolleybus
The Ascension Cathedral (also known as the Zenkov Cathedral), a historic Russian Orthodox church located in Panfilov Park in Almaty, Standing at 56 meters tall, it is widely recognized as the second tallest wooden church in the world.
For a Photo stop
A large ceramic mosaic mural depicting a map of the ancient Silk Road trade route. This artwork is located in the Zhibek Zholy Metro Station (meaning "Silk Road" in Kazakh) in Almaty
The Arba Wine vineyards, situated beneath the snow-capped Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range. This region is known for its high-altitude viticulture and is becoming a recognized frontier for world-class wine.
The Complex Zhibek Zholy, a commercial facility located in Narynkol, Almaty Region.This complex is a multi-purpose center that includes a supermarket, cafe, hostel, and apteka (pharmacy), serving both locals and travelers near the border region.
Charyn Canyon National Park, a major natural landmark in southeastern Kazakhstan. Often referred to as the "mini-Grand Canyon," this site features dramatic red sandstone formations, deep gorges, and the Charyn River.
The Charyn Canyon National park is famous for its dramatic red sedimentary rock formations, where natural erosion has sculpted cliffs into shapes resembling ancient fortresses.
These towering red sandstone formations have been eroded by wind and water over approximately 12 million years.
The Valley of Castles within Charyn Canyon National Park, this 12-million-year-old natural wonder features towering red sandstone cliffs that reach depths of up to 300 meters.
The Narrow passage between rocks in Charyn Canyon.
The canyon stretches for approximately 154 km along the Charyn River and has cliffs reaching heights of nearly 300 meters
The Sharyn River flowing through the Charyn Canyon |
