Turkestan
Kazakhstan
- Safety rating
- 7.7/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn offer the mildest temperatures, while summers on the steppe are very hot.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
Turkestan is Kazakhstan's most important spiritual city, home to the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a masterpiece of Timurid architecture. A major pilgrimage destination, it has seen huge investment to revive its Silk Road legacy.
Top attractions
The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is the centerpiece, alongside the restored old town and Karavansaray complex.
Getting around
The historic complex is walkable, and taxis link the train station and new tourist developments.