Turkestan

Traveling through the Turkestan region turns out to be very exciting, full of historical legends and legends, details that you have probably never heard of.

Turkestan is a sacred city of Kazakhstan, a city located on one of the branches of the Great Silk Road. Some believe that the threefold pilgrimage to Turkestan is comparable in importance to the Hajj to Mecca. Turkestan received the status of a holy city thanks to its famous resident, the scientist and theologian Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, who earned the honor and recognition of believers.

◉ A trip to the Turkestan region
Historical sights of Turkestan region, the southernmost region of Kazakhstan

◉ The architecture of the preserved structures is really amazing, you can’t help but wonder how people could create such beauty without modern tools.

◉ The Mausoleum of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi is a complex built in honor of an outstanding Muslim figure and poet. Today, the mausoleum of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi, the Hilvet underground mosque, the Zhuma Mosque Museum, the Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum Museum and other objects are combined into the Azret Sultan Museum Reserve.

◉ Mausoleum of Arystan Baba. As you know, Arystan Bab was the spiritual mentor of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi, so it is recommended that you first honor his memory with your presence, and then go to the mausoleum of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi.

◉ Sauran settlement. The name of the settlement is found in written sources dating back to the 10th century. At the moment, archaeological work is continuing here and various restoration projects are being created under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

◉ The ancient settlement of Otyrar, also known earlier as Farab, is one of the most ancient cities in Central Asia, which was a kind of center of trade, crafts, and art and had important diplomatic and military-strategic importance.

The natural landscapes awaiting tourists in national parks and nature reserves enhance the admiration.

◉ Sairam-Ugam National Park

◉ Karatau Nature Reserve

◉ Aksu-Zhabagli Nature Reserve

◉ Akmeshit Cave is a natural wonder of the Turkestan region. Legends about the cave have existed since time immemorial, those who manage to visit the “white mosque” will find their happiness, the legends say.

Turkestan region is famous for its health resorts, there are about thirty of them in Saryagash district for every taste and budget.

Previously, the region was called South Kazakhstan because it covers the hottest southern regions of the country. The climate here is appropriate: spring starts early, delighting residents with colorful fields of tulips, and in winter you can come here to warm up from the more northern regions of the Republic.