Places to Visit in Taldy Kurgan, Kazakhstan, Asia

Places to Visit in Taldy Kurgan, Kazakhstan, Asia

Taldy Kurgan is located in Almaty province in Kazakhstan country on southeast part of province. The city, Taldy Kurgan forms the center of administration for the province. Taldy Kurgan city is at a distance of 1,375 km from the capital city Astana. Almaty province spans over an area of 224,000 km² and Taldy Kurgan spans over an area of 100 km². Taldy Kurgan is 600 meters above the sea level. The geographical coordinates puts the place at 45⁰01’0” N and 78⁰22’0” E.

Climate in Taldy Kurgan:

During summer season the average temperature is 41⁰C and in winter temperature drops to -2.2⁰C.

History of Taldy Kurgan:

Taldy Kurgan is city in Almaty Province and civilization began 1000 to 900 B.C in and around the region Almaty. The region was occupied by cattle rearers and farmers. From the 8^th to 14^th century trade flourished and economy boomed in and around Almaty. Trade and commercial activities had an adverse effect in the region of Almaty between the 15^th and 18^th century and during this period the Kazakh people drove the Dzungar out of the region. This was the turning point before the invasion of Russia in 1854. After the construction of the fort Verniy in the year 1854, close to the mountain, Zailiysky Alatau witnessed the influx of people especially peasants from Russia settling in and around the region. The Fort Verniy was declared a town in the year 1867.

The Soviets took control of Verniy merging the entire region with Turkestan in the year 1918. Alma-Ata was for the first time in history made the capital of Kazak ASSR which was formerly Kyzylorda. During the Second World War the region further progressed. Various establishments were created. The region bore witnessed to the ever evolving industry such as the food industries, Light and Heavy industries.

Food and Shopping at Tardy Kurgan:

Tardy Kurgan has some of the best restaurants which serves Korean, Chinese, continental and non-continental cuisines. Some of the renowned cuisines in Tardy Kurgan are Beshbarmak, Baursak, Plov, Shashlik and few other dishes.

MEGA Shopping Mall in Almaty city is a well known shopping center. Apart from this shopping center, there are other shopping areas where one can buy products at a reasonable price.

Tourist Places around Tardy Kurgan:

Kolsai Lakes
Holy Ascension Cathedral
Zenkov Cathedral
Shymbulak Ski Resort
8-Lakes Park Resort
Big Almaty Lake
Kok-Tube Hill
Panfilov Park
Gorky Park
Almaty Zoo

Means of Commutation to Tardy Kurgan:

Taldy Kurgan has roadways connecting to places within Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. There are roads from Taldy Kurgan connecting to places such as Almaty, Karaganda, Turkistan, Taldyqorghan, Taraz, Shymkent within the province and places within neighboring countries such as China and Kyrgyzstan and inter city transportation is facilitated by shared taxis, buses and taxis.

Taldy kurgan is well connected by railways to places within Kazakhstan. There are regular train services to places in central Asia, China, Russia and places within central Kazakhstan such as Atyrau, Almaty, Astana, etc.

Taldy kurgan is well connected by air and Taldy kurgan Airport is located at the distance of 16.5 kms from heart of the city and caters to flights arriving and departing fro and to places within Kazakhstan and Russia.

Accommodation Options at Tardy Kurgan:

The hotels are adorned with natural lightening and beautiful ethnical decoration in each and every chamber. The facilities provided by the hotels include pub, bar, room heaters, spa and so on and hotels are located at the distance of 265 kms from Tardy Kurgan in Almaty City. Some of the hotels in Almaty City are listed here below: