Summer is coming to an end, but Astana still delights tourists with a variety of leisure activities. NUR.KZ offers guests of the capital options for recreation that are better not to postpone until the cold season, reports the website infohub.kz.
A sightseeing tour is a great opportunity to combine business with pleasure. Modern Astana has a huge number of attractions and interesting places worthy of a tourist's attention, both on the historical right bank and on the relatively young left bank. The Visit Astana portal offers more than 20 different tours of locations and sites in the Kazakh capital. A ride on the famous red double-decker bus, a water journey along the Ishim River, a walking city tour, or an evening stroll: everyone can find the perfect way to get to know Astana.
In the metropolis, there are many places where residents and guests of the capital can enjoy outdoor recreation. Manicured lawns, shady trees, tranquility, and unity with nature await them in the First President's Park, the Botanical Garden, Zhetysu Park, Bauyrzhan Momyshuly Park, and many other green areas of the capital. While relaxing outdoors, remember that making fires in park areas is strictly prohibited. Also, do not drink alcohol or leave litter behind.
On August 13, the exhibition of works by the world-famous artist Marc Chagall opened at LM Kulanshi Art (K. Amanzholov St., 22A). For the first time, the capital presents authentic graphics by the recognized master of painting. The key place in the exhibition is occupied by a graphic cycle that Marc Chagall began working on in the 1930s. Also, the exhibition, unique for the capital, features 24 works from the "Windows of Jerusalem" cycle. This cycle is connected to the monumental stained glass windows created by Chagall for one of the Jerusalem synagogues.
The capital's Ferris wheel is one of the most prominent attractions in Astana, offering a bird's-eye view of the city. It is located opposite the KeruenCity shopping center. The attraction is notable for being the largest of its kind in all of Kazakhstan. Its height is 65 meters. The Ferris wheel is equipped with 36 comfortable cabins with panoramic views. From the highest point of the attraction, you can fully appreciate the beauty, scale, and unique architectural diversity of Astana. On windy and cold days, the wheel may not operate, so a fine summer day is the ideal time to take a ride.
For the second year in a row, with the support of the city akimat, free yoga classes are organized in Astana, open to everyone. Training sessions are held three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) at 7:00 PM in six locations across the city: Zhetysu, Samal, Zheruyik, Central, Ataturk, and President's parks. Participants of the yoga classes can expect useful practice, an energy boost, a friendly atmosphere, and advice from experienced instructors.