Spend a night in a traditional yurt

The yurt is a national symbol of Kazakhstan's heritage, and staying in one overnight is a terrific way to immerse yourself in the country's culture. For generations - and still today - the peoples of Central Asia would move in portable yurts thousands of kilometres across grasslands, steppes, and mountains. Centuries ago, when this was one of the main ways of living, this era saw nomadic settlers forge many enduring traditions and customs on the Eurasian continent.

Yurts have an essential element called the 'Shanyrak'. The Shanyrak is the republic coat of arms around the top of the yurt and symbolises unification. Elders will say "shanyragayn shaikalmasyn" meaning "let the dome of your yurt be strong and unshakeable". The yurt is the heart - and in the hearth, families should have peace, friendship, and generations to continue traditions.

Visiting Kazakhstan creates the opportunity to live as the nomads have for thousands of years. The chance to participate in the traditions that bring spiritual closeness to each other and the world around us. Set in the foothills of the Western Tien-Shan Mountains, this is the perfect experience to rest and experience unmatched hospitality on your Silk Road journey.