Turkestan
Historical region in Central Asia
Turkestan, also spelled Turkistan, is a historical name for the region of Asia lying between the Caspian Sea to the west, Siberia to the north, the Gobi Desert to the east, and Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tibet to the south. Turkestan is primarily inhabited by Turkic peoples, as well as Russian and Tajik-Persian minorities. It is subdivided into West Turkestan, which historically belonged to the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, and East Turkestan, which forms part of China.
Read more on Wikipedia β- Population
- 227,098
- Coordinates
- 43.297, 68.252
- Timezone
- Asia/Almaty
Overview of Turkestan
Travellers heading to Kazakhstan will find Turkestan, a compact city. Its resident count stands at approximately 227,098. And it shows in how much there is to see. Plan around nature, culture and sports and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Turkestan
Nature in Turkestan
(21)On the nature side, Turkestan offers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. It is a direct read of Turkestan's activity profile. There are 21 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Turkestan
(16)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles as culture options here. Counting everything, 16 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Turkestan.
Sports in Turkestan
(11)Sports lovers get Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running. It is a direct read of Turkestan's activity profile. There are 11 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Turkestan
(11)Water Sports in Turkestan covers Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Rafting. The category holds 11 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Turkestan.
Adventure in Turkestan
(8)Under adventure, Turkestan is tagged with Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing and Off Road Trails. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Turkestan.
Wellness in Turkestan
(4)Turkestan records Farms, Hammam, Ranches and Turkish Baths under wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Turkestan. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Turkestan
(2)Looking for nightlife? Turkestan has Events and Music. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Turkestan.
Family in Turkestan
(1)Under family, Turkestan is tagged with Aquariums. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Turkestan.
Shopping in Turkestan
(1)Shopping in Turkestan covers Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork β it reflects the recorded activity data for Turkestan.
More to do in Turkestan
(2)Turkestan records Fishing and Secret under other activities. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Turkestan. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Turkestan
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Turkestan is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Asia/Almaty on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Turkestan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Turkestan known for?
- Travellers associate Turkestan with nature, culture and sports. It sits in Kazakhstan and counts about 227,098 residents.
- What can you do in Turkestan?
- Turkestan is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Turkestan?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Turkestan located?
- Turkestan belongs to Kazakhstan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
More about Turkestan
Info about Turkestan, (Kazakhstan)
It is also called Turkestan, Turkistan, TοΏ½rkistan, ?????????, ?????????, its latitude is 43.2973300, and its longitude 68.2517500.
With 227.098 citizens, this city timezone is Asia/Almaty (Asia/Almaty_cet).
If you travel to Turkestan you can enjoy snowboard, slopes, adventure parks, climbing, skiing, treasure hunts, desert, water sports, religious sites, wildlife, adventure, tennis, lakes, nature, ancient ruins, canoeing, hiking, ranches, valleys, walking trails, boat rides, countryside, walkways, hiking trails, sailboats, diving, natural places, geological formations, historical sites, swimming, caves, hammam, water skiing, gardens, mountains, rivers, statues, docks, castles, rafting, national parks, parks, scenic roads, forest, shooting ranges, turkish baths, secret, theme parks, biking, trail running, off-road trails, monuments, museums, art galleries, scuba diving, islands, bridges, nature reserves, beaches, music, kayaking, hunting, farms, cathedrals, cemeteries, architectural buildings, shopping, jet skiing, fishing, aquariums, towers, mosques, volcanoes, running, snorkeling, events, mines around Kazakhstan.
More details about Turkestan in Kazakhstan (KZ)
It is the capital of Turkestan Region. It's official name is ????????? (X).
Turkestan time zone is UTC+06:00 (in standard time).
In Turkestan there are 227.098 citizens, related to 2009 census. Do You want to dial local telephones? Use -7262 if you are calling local phone numbers. Turkestan postal code is 080001οΏ½080019, this is why if you want to send anything to your family via post in Turkestan this can be done by using 080001οΏ½080019 post code as per description above.
Its size is 116902 km2 great if you want to visit a big city, busy with a lot of things to do and activities to do. If you stay here you may spend big money due to their very high rooms costs, and for this reason you could find Turkestan like basecamp to find SPAs and Thermal baths after visiting this metropolis.
Turkestan meters above sea level, or meters above mean sea level (MAMSL), should be around 0 meters. For this it is the perfect destination if you like to contemplate the sea.
If you travel with a car you can visit near cities, cities like Talas Region, Karaganda Region, Shymkent. So you and your companions could in few time travel to these near places for new adventures.
For more detailed information about this city check their official website http://turakimat.gov.kz/ .
Interactive Turkestan (Kazakhstan) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Turkestan, Kazakhstan (KZ).
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