Astana Audio Guide

An audio guide in English to 15 sight attractions in Astana, including Baiterek and Aq Orda - the two symbols of the city, Khan Shatyr - the biggest tent in the world, Hazret Sultan - the second largest mosque in Central Asia and other places.

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. It is located on the Ishim River in the north portion of Kazakhstan. The city has a population of over 800 thousand and is the second largest city in Kazakhstan.

The city was founded in 1830 and replaced Almaty as the capital of Kazakhstan on December 10, 1997. Todays Astana is a planned city, like Brasília in Brazil, Canberra in Australia, and Washington, D.C. in the United States. The city took its current form after the independence of Kazakhstan in 1991, under President Nazarbayev. The master plan of Astana was designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurosawa. As the seat of the Government of Kazakhstan, Astana is the site of the Parliament House, the Supreme Court, the Ak Orda Presidential Palace and numerous government departments and agencies. It is home to many futuristic buildings, hotels and skyscrapers.

Have a great time on your journey!