A large world-class ski resort with 150 kilometers of slopes
is set to be built in Almaty. It is expected to welcome up to five million
visitors annually. This is provided for by the Comprehensive Plan for the Development
of the Almaty mountain cluster. Another project focuses on developing the Mangystau
tourist zone, which will improve access to the region’s unique landmarks and
create conditions for the establishment of new facilities. Efforts are also
underway to promote ecotourism through the development of national parks. Eight
visitor centers have been built across the country, and the trails have been
equipped with the necessary infrastructure.
«In 2024, 2.8 million people visited 14 national parks, marking
an 18% increase compared to 2023. To meet the growing demand, plans are in
place to equip each national park with basic tourist infrastructure and build
new visitor centers. There is also a need to digitize the access system in all
national parks, following the example of Burabai. Similar efforts will be
carried out in other regions to develop various types of tourism,» said Kazakh
Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabossynov.
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