Age
0+
Group size
1-5
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
About this experience
I invite you to get to know the colorful Shymkent! You will walk through the picturesque streets of the Old Town and visit the former merchant quarters. Then you will head to modern districts with parks and architecture from the 20th century. Along the way, I will tell you about local traditions, history, Islamic mysticism, and great people.
What to expect
During 4.5 hours you will:
- Stroll through the winding streets of the Old Town and former merchant quarters
- Appreciate the largest mosque in Southern Kazakhstan
- See an ancient citadel with ruins of a fire temple
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Shymkent and the Tien Shan mountains from the fortress
- Walk along the embankment of a spring-fed river and the first European-style street in the city
And also:
- Learn about the emergence of the first brotherhood of singing dervishes in Central Asia
- Touch upon the life stories of the sage Yasavi and his follower Tamerlane
- Hear about the nightly vigils of mystics in the underground
- Decipher the calligraphic Quranic inscriptions on the walls of the mausoleum
- Unravel the secrets of making glazed tiles
Organizational details
The tour is on foot and does not involve any additional expenses.
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