Kazakhstan selects top five tourist villages

Kazakhstan selects top five tourist villages

Kazakh Tourism National Company announced top five best tourist villages in the country. The selected villages are Lepsi in the Zhetisu region, Nagi Ilyassov in the Kyzylorda region, Khan Ordasy in the West Kazakhstan region, Poperechnoye in the East Kazakhstan region, and Shabanbai bi in the Karagandy region. The selection process prioritized natural and cultural resources, as well as the preservation of traditional rural activities. The project’s goal is to position villages as key attractions for travelers seeking new routes and authentic tourism. The winners of the national stage will go on to represent Kazakhstan at the prestigious Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism competition, held annually by the UN World Tourism Organization.