Since being named as the new capital city of Kazakhstan, Astana has been undergoing through a major transformation in the efforts of making it a worthy capital. When you visit Astana, you will be strike by an intriguing and interesting lend of the old Soviet architecture together with modern designs.
While the city is still in its growth stage, it still has its own pleasures and charms that you can’t afford to miss. At the airport, many car hire companies are always eager to rent you a car that you can use to explore the superb attractions of the city. Some of the thrilling attractions that you will find here in Astana include:
- Baiterek Tower: This illustrates the futuristic architecture that reigns in this newborn city. Locals call it Chupa Chups as it resembles a huge lollipop. Besides getting great views over the city atop the tower, there is also a restaurant, an art gallery and an aquarium available here as well.
- Kazakhstan President’s museum: with a dome that resembles a mosque, this museum contains some beautiful exhibitions highlighting the country’s history. A Golden Man costume serves as the museum’s main attraction and there are artifacts of great historical interest exhibited here as well.
- Khan Shatyr: this is a huge transparent tent that is capable of holding as many as 10000 people at once. It contains an entertainment area, a park and a shopping area not to mention the indoor beach resort.
- Peace and Reconciliation Palace: all regions have a summit held here every 2 to 3 years. Most people wanting to catch panoramic views of Astana come to this building and it is no wonder you will find it fully packed with tourists of all walks of like. There are two art galleries, an ethnographic and archeological museum as well as a café and an opera hall.
- Duman: this is one of the country’s most famous entertainment complexes and consists of a 3D theater, an oceanarium, souvenir shops, caves and a dome area.
Other attractions around Astana Airport that are also worthy visiting include the Kazakh Eli Monument, Palace of independence and the Shabyt Palace among others. While most of the attractions are located near to each other, it is always a great idea that you car hire at Astana Airport to enjoy convenient transportation around the city.
