Beach near Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Shymkent Travel Guide

Kazakhstan

Shymkent is a city of 414,032 people in southern Kazakhstan. It is one of the country’s major urban centres, positioned close to Kazakhstan’s southern border region and within reach of Central Asia’s wider overland routes.

Most visitors arriving by air use Shymkent International Airport (CIT). Shymkent is not a beach destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so plan coastal activities elsewhere.

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Local time

414,032

Population

3,222 miles away

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Weather in Shymkent

Sun

33°

Mon

32°

Tue

32°

Know before you go

Pays in KZT

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +7677

Tipping: Tipping is not obligatory in Kazakhstan, but it is becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, for good service.

Best time to visit Shymkent

Jan

4°9

Feb

7°10

Mar

15°11

Apr

22°7

May

27°7

Jun

34°1

Jul

36°3

Aug

33°2

Sep

27°3

Oct

21°5

Nov

15°7

Dec

5°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Shymkent

  1. Тәуелсіздік саябағы / Парк Независимости

    park

    4 km

  2. Kinopark 5

    drive in theater

    2.6 km

  3. Play Park

    amusement park

    3 km

  4. GQ style Shymkent

    karaoke venue

    3.6 km

  5. Palladium Club

    dance club

    1.8 km

  6. Ледовый Дворец Шымкента

    stadium arena

    1.8 km

  7. Kinopark 4

    movie theater

    2.4 km

  8. Queen karaoke house

    karaoke venue

    2.5 km

Getting there

Shymkent International Airport · 8.4 km

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