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City in Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan
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Taraz (or Taras) is in the Kazakh Desert.
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It was built in the 11th or 12th century as a homage to the noble woman Aisha Bibi. The Kazakh government restored the mausoleum to its former glory in 2002.
A mausoleum created by Genghis Khan to honor the Mongol governor ruling over the area, who was killed in an uprising.
Presidential Park
The park is clean and maintained well with beautiful gardens as well as wide open spaces. A good place for an evening walk.
A multi-purpose stadium mostly used to hold football matches hosted by FC Taraz. Capacity 12,000.
Diverse dishes on offer. Pasta, pizza, seafood and steaks. Cozy atmosphere though a little expensive.
Fresh and juicy shish kebabs and salad. The waiters do not speak English and at times the music in the background can get quite loud.
Incongruous but charming sushi restaurant, popular with locals apparently. Nice garden out the back. Serves sushi, pizza, a good selection of drinks and dessert. Vegetarian and vegan sushi available. Friendly staff, some speak good English. Free open Wi-Fi. Cash, Visa, MasterCard all accepted.
English-style pub with a British-themed interior.
Has spacious 24 rooms. The restaurant on the third floor serves European and Kazakh dishes.
Hundreds of sheep, goats and cattle are bought are sold. This noisy and chaotic experience is worth it and you will come across the welcoming and hospitable nature of Kazakh culture firsthand.
The high speed Talgo train goes from the capital Astana to Taraz and takes around 12 hours. There are several direct flights from Astana and Almaty to Taraz too.
Read in the guideLocal bus drivers were quite helpful and friendly. 70 tenges per ticket.
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