Kazakhstan · Asia

Almaty

Leafy city at the foot of the Tian Shan, with Big Almaty Lake and Shymbulak ski resort minutes away.

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Kazakhstan's 'Valley of Castles' — red sandstone towers carved by the Charyn River.

$$$$ · ~$90/day

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Three spruce-ringed alpine lakes in the Tian Shan, linked to Kaindy's sunken forest.

$$$$ · ~$90/day

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Futuristic steppe capital of glass towers, Bayterek views and bold architecture.

$$$$ · ~$140/day

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