Shymkent (CIT)
CLIMATE
Shymkent is the Southest city of Kazakhstan. Climate oh Kazakhstan is sharply continental. Winter is colgat average temperature of -5-10 C. Fall and sping are cool at average temperature of 20 C . Summer is very hot at average temperature of +35-45 C.
AIRPORT
Shymkent Airport is located 12 km from the city centre.
Airport tax: 572 KZT (approximate)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For foreign citizens need passport with valid visa. You can get useful visa information in Kazakhstan visa requirements section and information about Kazakhstan Diplomatic Mission abroad and Foreign Missions in Kazakhstan. As an aid to passengers, we have provided useful visa information under a section called “Travel Information/Kazakhstan Visa Requirements”. For more detailed information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.
CURRENCY
Kazakhstan tenge (KZT)
Notes:200,500,1000,2000,5000,10000
Coins:1,2,5,10,20,50,100
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 0900 to 1900 Monday to Friday
Banks: 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday
Shops: 1000 to 2100 Monday to Sunday
LANGUAGE
Kazakh , Russian
UTILITIES
220 volts
TRANSPORTATION
Taxi, public buses and mini buses
From /to International Airport you can reach by public bus or mini bus. From Shymkent to the other towns you can go by trains, private buses or mini buses.
POINTS OF INTEREST
In Shymkent you can visit History Museum, Drama Theatre ,there are also a lot places of interest and joy can spend your leisure time they are: Zoo Park, Aqua Park, Squares, Parks, Mousque,Citi Centres, Markets.
SouthKazakhstan region is famous for its rich histori, ancient architecture. Hamous Mousque of Yassauyi is situated at Turkestan. Also you can visit Arystanbab (Sairam), Aksu –Zhabagyly Nature Park ( Tulkubas)
