Kazakhstan travel guide
What to see in Astana
The futuristic capital on the steppe, with skyscrapers in impossible shapes.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to November
Astana highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Baiterek Tower
A viewpoint shaped like the tree of life.
- Khan Shatyr
A shopping centre in a giant tent.
- Peace Palace
Norman Foster’s pyramid.
- Hazrat Sultan Mosque
One of the largest in Central Asia.
- National Museum
Home to the Golden Man.
Day trips from Astana
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Astana
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Astana are from March to November. If you can, avoid from December to February (extreme cold).
- Jan with strong warnings
- Feb with strong warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec with strong warnings
- from December to February
Extreme cold
In winter Astana drops below –30 °C; Almaty is milder, with skiing nearby.
What to do: The best time is May to September.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a teahouse or a Kazakh restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Kazakhstan guide.
Frequently asked questions about Astana
What to see in Astana?
Baiterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, Peace Palace, Hazrat Sultan Mosque and National Museum.
What to see in Astana in one day?
Don’t miss Baiterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, Peace Palace, Hazrat Sultan Mosque and National Museum. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Astana?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Astana are from March to November. If you can, avoid from December to February (extreme cold).
What day trips can you take from Astana?
Astana.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.