Turkestan
Turkestan, located in southern Kazakhstan and bordered by the Kazakh Desert, is a one-of-a-kind metropolis that effortlessly blends traditional nomadic culture with the sedentary city life of neighboring Uzbekistan. This makes it an enthralling site to visit.
The stunning 14th-century tomb of Kozha Akhmed Yasaui, which seems more at home in one of Uzbekistan's historic Silk Road capitals than in Kazakhstan, is without a doubt the centerpiece.
The tomb, built by Timur to honor the famous Sufi Sheikh, is one of the most spectacular and significant historical sites in the nation. Aside from that, the remains of the ancient towns of Otrar and Sauran that lay in the adjacent desert are the primary attractions for tourists to the city. Aside from these ancient sites, there isn't much to do in Turkestan besides meander about its major market and soak up the bustling atmosphere.
- Best time to visit: May - September
- Best place to visit: The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, The Intimate Ruins of Sauran, Hilvet Semi-Underground Mosque, Mausoleum of Rabigi Sultan Begim, Esim Khan Mausoleum, etc.
- Location: southern Kazakhstan
