Shymkent / Turkistan, Kazakhstan
Shymkent and Sayram
Warning: Risk areaIdentity summary
2 to 3 days
Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Nature
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Shymkent and Sayram
Shymkent and Sayram combine markets, gardens and historic shrines in southern Kazakhstan. Sayram is a separate historic settlement, distinct from central Shymkent.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Mausoleum Ibrahim Ata
- Karachach Ana Mausoleum
- Shymkent Dendrologic Park
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
- Indicative Hidengo duration, excluding transport; it varies with the route, access and local conditions.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Mausoleum
Mausoleum Ibrahim Ata
The mausoleum Ibrahim Ata is associated with the memory of the father of Ahmed Yasawi in Sairam. Respect the uses of the sanctuary and the places of prayer and reflection.
Mausoleum
Karachach Ana Mausoleum
Karachach Ana belongs to the memorial sites of Sairam linked to the family of Yasawi. The visible building has undergone reconstructions.
Park with trees
Shymkent Dendrologic Park
The forest park offers aisles, trees and water in Shymkent. Choose open areas and respect plantations and wildlife.
Practical tips
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