Turkestan City Tour

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3-3,5 hours Walking tour, where you'll be able to explore all the highlights of Kazakh ancient city, an essential part of the Silk Road, facilitating trade and cultural exchanges of East and West.

Highlights

  • Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum XIV-th century
  • Hilvet Underground Mosque XV-th Century
  • Karavan Saray
  • Ethno Village
  • Souvenir shop

Description

During tour you'll be able to explore the following places: 1. Ethno Village will introduce you to the cultural traditions of the nomadic peoples and provide insight into the lifestyle and customs of ancient times. 2. Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum XIV-th century, the Mausoleum was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing its historical, cultural, and architectural significance. 3. Friday Mosque 19th-century mosque displays a wooden minbar and some religious items dating back to the time of its construction. The wall outside the mosque and the wooden column in the corner allegedly date back to Yasawi's time. 4. Hilvet Underground Mosque on a small hill within the Mausoleum grounds stands the low-slung XII-th- to XV-th-century Hilvet semi-underground mosque, with the cell to which Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is said to have withdrawn towards the end of his life, and a XIV-th century coverlet from his tomb. 5. Karavan Saray stands as a modern tribute to the ancient Silk Road, blending historical inspiration with contemporary amenities.

Includes

Pick up to start point English speaking guide

Important Information

  • Its evening tour. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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