Kazakhstan is the largest of all the countries in Central Asia. It takes the ninth place in the world. It borders on the following states as Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The country also has the access to the Caspian Sea. The population of the country makes more than 16 million people including more than 100 nationalities living and working together. The major ethnic group is the Kazakh people, derivation from nomadic Turkic groups. Kazakh people carefully preserve their traditions passing from generation to generation. There is a chance to learn about them when visiting Hun village during your cultural tours in Kazakhstan. The territory of Kazakhstan is prevailed by the semi-deserts and steppes. However, one can also find rock canyons, tundra, forests and mountains. The Tien Shan mountain range on the border with Kyrgyzstan can offer many places for hiking, trekking and horse riding tours. For instance, you can visit amazing cascade of lakes of Kolsai and Kaindy with turquoise waters and wonderful forest and mountains. There are wonderful natural sights such as Altyn Emel where you can listen to the sound of singing dunes during the windy weather. If you are a fan of history, you can travel to Shymkent city and visit the neighboring historical monuments such as the complexes in Turkestan and Otrar ancient cities which flourished during the Silk Road times. Almaty city is a great place to visit when travelling in Kazakhstan. You have to make sure not to miss visiting its Green Bazaar, which is colorful and noisy and reflect the national color. Drive up to the mountains of Medeu where the largest ice skating rink takes place as well as the one of the popular ski resorts of Central Asia, Shymbulak. Your tours in Kazakhstan will be a great mix of culture and nature.