Travel from Astana to Burabay National Park -
The best time to travel in Kazakhstan -
Burabay district is the heart of Akmola region and one of the most picturesque places in all of Kazakhstan. Here granite rocks, coniferous forests, crystal clear lakes and the rich history of the great steppe merge together. This region has long been rightfully called "Kazakhstan Switzerland", because such landscapes - you can't make them up, you can only see them and keep them forever in your heart. The main natural attraction in Burabay district is Lake Borovoe and the nearby Okzhetpes mountain and the rocky island of Zhumbaktas, which is located right in the lake. Legends are in the air here. Each rock, each bend of the lake has its own history, its own legends - about love, courage, loyalty and the spirits of the earth. Great batyrs lived and fought here, villages came here to worship the holy places. The Abylay Khan glade is one of such places where you can feel the breath of history, and the spirit of ancestors seems to be nearby.
The center of the district is the city of Shchuchinsk - modern, cozy and lively. From here it is a stone's throw to the Burabay National Park, the main natural wonder of the region. The Burabay district itself is a treasure trove of natural objects: Lake Shchuchye, Lake Big Chebachye, Lake Small Chebachye, Lake Lobanovskoye, the Abylay Khan glade, pine forests and hills that keep the secrets of ancient centuries. The best time for recreation in this area is all year round, in winter active winter recreation such as skiing and ice fishing are popular here. In summer it is warm and cozy here, fishing, swimming in lakes and hiking through pine forests in low mountains are popular. You can climb Mount Kokshetau (Kokshetau Upland), from where a gorgeous mountain panorama of the entire park opens up. Mount Bolektau is also popular, where there is also a panoramic platform. The entire area is replete with various types of holiday homes, guest houses, hotels of various classes, health resorts and recreation areas.
How to get there and visit -
The Burabay district is located in the area of the city of Shchuchinsk and in the area of the village of Borovoe, Akmola region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 53°00'05"N 70°14'49"E
History and information -
The history of the Burabay district goes back centuries. Even the ancient Sakas considered these places sacred; rock paintings that are more than three thousand years old have been preserved here. Later, caravans of the Great Silk Road passed through here, as evidenced by the findings of archaeologists. Kazakh khans gathered at the foot of the cliffs to administer steppe justice. They say that it was here, in the shade of ancient pines, that the wisdom of the Kazakh people was born. Modern Burabay harmoniously combines pristine nature and developed tourist infrastructure. Fans of active recreation can go fishing for pike and perch, walk along one of the many equipped eco-routes, ride horses or go skiing in winter at the Burabay resort. Those who want to improve their health will find sanatoriums with unique mud and mineral waters here. And gourmets should definitely try the local kumys and trout grown in the purest water of the Burabay lakes.
The Burabay region is a place where time flows in a special way. Here, among the ancient rocks and whispering pines, everyone can find something for themselves – peace, inspiration, adventures or just the opportunity to be alone with pristine nature. This is not just a geographical place on the map, but a real spiritual center of the Kazakh land, where the air is filled with the aroma of steppe grasses and centuries-old wisdom.
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