{"id":20759,"date":"2025-07-05T12:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T15:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=20759"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:14:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:14:36","slug":"turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkestan in Kazakhstan: how to get there and what to do in the historic city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">Since I started reading about Kazakhstan, <strong>Turkestan was one of the places I was most interested in visiting<\/strong>. I knew it had a significant historical significance and that it was home to one of the most important monuments of the Islamic world in Central Asia. It was a place I had been wanting to see for a while, and it finally <strong>exceeded my expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Turkestan is a city that blends <strong>spirituality, impressive architecture, and a very particular calm<\/strong>. Despite the fact that much of the historic center has been renovated for tourism, it still exudes a tranquil energy, with people coming to pray, stroll, or simply sit in the gardens. It was one of the surprises of the trip, and in this post, I'll tell you what to see, how to get there, and why it's worth including Turkestan on a route through Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_turkestan00-opt-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Mausoleo de Khoja Ahmad Yasavi en Turkestan, Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-38223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_turkestan00-opt-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_turkestan00-opt-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_turkestan00-opt-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_turkestan00-opt-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_turkestan00-opt-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_turkestan00-opt.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmad Yasavi in \u200b\u200bTurkestan, Kazakhstan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eaff8ea46ca\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eaff8ea46ca\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Donde_esta_ubicado_Turkestan\" >Where is Turkestan located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Un_poco_de_historia_Turkestan_corazon_espiritual_de_Kazajistan\" >A bit of history: Turkestan, the spiritual heart of Kazakhstan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Turkestan_hoy_entre_lo_sagrado_y_lo_moderno\" >Turkestan Today: Between the Sacred and the Modern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%9A%86_Como_llegar_a_Turkestan_desde_Almaty_Astana_y_Aralsk\" >\ud83d\ude86 How to get to Turkestan from Almaty, Astana, and Aralsk<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Desde_Almaty\" >From Almaty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Desde_Astana_Nur-Sultan\" >From Astana (Nur-Sultan)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Desde_Aralsk\" >From Aralsk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Como_ir_desde_la_estacion_de_tren_de_Turkestan_hasta_el_Mausoleo\" >How to get from Turkestan Railway Station to the Mausoleum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_Que_hacer_y_ver_en_Turkestan\" >\ud83d\udd4c What to do and see in Turkestan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%95%8B_Mausoleo_de_Khoja_Ahmed_Yasawi\" >\ud83d\udd4b Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_%C2%BFComo_se_compara_con_los_mausoleos_de_Uzbekistan\" >\ud83d\udd4c How does it compare to the mausoleums of Uzbekistan?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%8C%B3_Paseo_por_el_complejo_historico_y_sus_jardines\" >\ud83c\udf33 Walk through the historic complex and its gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_Mezquita_central_de_Turkestan\" >\ud83d\udd4c Central Mosque of Turkestan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%8F%99%EF%B8%8F_Karavansaray_el_nuevo_centro_turistico\" >\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Karavansaray: the new tourist center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Museos_y_espacios_culturales_que_parece_un_cerebro\" >\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Museums and cultural spaces that look like a brain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%9B%8D%EF%B8%8F_Centro_comercial_y_nueva_ciudad\" >\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Shopping center and new city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Monumento_a_Tamerlan_Timur\" >Monument to Tamerlane (Timur)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%9B%8F%EF%B8%8F_%C2%BFDonde_dormir_en_Turkestan\" >\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Where to stay in Turkestan?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%8F%A8_Hoteles_modernos_cerca_del_complejo_historico\" >\ud83c\udfe8 Modern hotels near the historic complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%8F%A0_Opciones_mas_economicas\" >\ud83c\udfe0 More economical options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Video_con_imagenes_capturadas_en_Turkestan\" >Video with images captured in Turkestan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%F0%9F%A7%B3_Conclusion_%C2%BFvale_la_pena_visitar_Turkestan\" >\ud83e\uddf3 Conclusion: Is Turkestan worth visiting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_visitar_Turkestan\" >Frequently asked questions about visiting Turkestan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFDonde_queda_Turkestan\" >Where is Turkestan located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFPor_que_es_un_lugar_importante\" >Why is it an important place?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFCuanto_tiempo_conviene_quedarse\" >How long is it advisable to stay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFComo_se_llega_a_Turkestan\" >How do you get to Turkestan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_visitarla\" >What is the best time to visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFEs_un_destino_turistico_o_mas_bien_religioso\" >Is it a tourist destination or more of a religious one?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFComo_es_el_ambiente_en_la_ciudad\" >What's the atmosphere like in the city?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFHace_falta_guia_para_visitar_el_mausoleo\" >Do you need a guide to visit the mausoleum?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFEs_un_destino_caro\" >Is it an expensive destination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/turkestan-en-kazajistan-como-llegar-y-que-hacer-en-la-ciudad-historica\/#%C2%BFSe_puede_combinar_Turkestan_con_otros_destinos\" >Can Turkestan be combined with other destinations?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_esta_ubicado_Turkestan\"><\/span>Where is Turkestan located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkestan is located in southern Kazakhstan, very close to the border with Uzbekistan. It is one of the country's oldest and holiest cities, located in the Turkestan region of the same name, approximately 160 kilometers from Shymkent and about 650 kilometers south of the capital, Astana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is located in a semi-arid region, amidst vast steppes and close to the Syr Darya River, which historically made it an important connection point for trade routes in Central Asia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its strategic location made it a key cultural and religious center, especially during the period when Islam flourished in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1148\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy00-1148x800.jpg\" alt=\"Lago Kolsai - Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-18285 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy00-1148x800.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy00-800x558.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy00-574x400.jpg 574w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy00-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy00-600x418.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_kandy00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-kazajistan\/\">You might be interested in learning more about the other places I visited in Kazakhstan during my two-week itinerary around the country.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_poco_de_historia_Turkestan_corazon_espiritual_de_Kazajistan\"><\/span>A bit of history: Turkestan, the spiritual heart of Kazakhstan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Turkestan is one of the oldest and holiest cities in Central Asia. Its history dates back more than 1,500 years, when it was an important trading center on the Silk Road. However, its true historical and spiritual weight came in the 14th century, with the figure of <strong>Khoja Ahmed Yasawi<\/strong>, an influential Sufi poet and mystic who turned the city into a place of pilgrimage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan05.jpg\" alt=\"Muralla que rodea el complejo del Mausoleo\" class=\"wp-image-21011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan05-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan05-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan05-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wall surrounding the Mausoleum complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">After his death, <strong>Tamerlane (Timur)<\/strong>, the great Turco-Mongol conqueror, ordered the construction of the <strong>mausoleum<\/strong> that is today the emblem of the city, not only as a tomb, but as a symbol of power and cultural identity. For centuries, Turkestan was considered the <strong>spiritual capital of the Turkic world<\/strong>, and it was even said that making three pilgrimages to Turkestan was equivalent to making one to Mecca.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda13-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"El conquistador Timur\" class=\"wp-image-16040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda13-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda13-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda13-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda13.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The conqueror Timur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Under Russian and Soviet rule, the city lost some of its influence, but never its symbolism. In recent years, the Kazakh government has launched extensive renovations to restore its central location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-viaje-por-la-mitica-ruta-de-la-seda\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Mausoleo de Khoja Ahmad Yasavi en Turkestan, Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-15677 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan00-1.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-viaje-por-la-mitica-ruta-de-la-seda\/\">A journey along the mythical Silk Road in the 21st century<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkestan_hoy_entre_lo_sagrado_y_lo_moderno\"><\/span>Turkestan Today: Between the Sacred and the Modern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In recent years, <strong>Turkestan has undergone a radical transformation<\/strong>. The Kazakh government decided to highlight its historical and spiritual significance and turn it into a new tourist and cultural hub for the country. The result is a city where the old and the new coexist in a striking way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan18.jpg\" alt=\"Arquitectura moderna en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan18-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan18-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan18-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern architecture in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Around the <strong>Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum<\/strong>, which remains the city's soul, <strong>pedestrian boulevards, parks, fountains, museums, new hotels, and even a modern shopping mall<\/strong> have been built. Everything is well lit, signposted, and geared toward local and international tourism. At times, the place may seem more like a theme park than a historical site, but <strong>the mix is \u200b\u200binteresting<\/strong> and still offers a unique experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"21030\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan16-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Obras de arte modernas en el parque\" class=\"wp-image-21030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan16-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan16-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan16-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan16.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern artwork in the park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"21031\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan12-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Monumentos en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan12-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan12-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan12-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan12.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monuments in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The city also has a modern train connecting it to other major cities, new accommodation complexes, and even areas with nighttime light shows. Despite these changes, Turkestan hasn't completely lost its tranquility: a certain spiritual calm still lingers, especially in the evening, when most of the visitors have left and the locals have returned to occupy the spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%86_Como_llegar_a_Turkestan_desde_Almaty_Astana_y_Aralsk\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude86 How to get to Turkestan from Almaty, Astana, and Aralsk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Turkestan is well connected to the rest of Kazakhstan, especially Almaty and Astana (Nur-Sultan), so getting there is relatively easy, although journeys can be long if you travel by land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Almaty\"><\/span>From Almaty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The most common way to get there is by <strong>night train<\/strong>. The journey takes between <strong>15 and 17 hours<\/strong>, depending on the service and train type (there are several categories, from the most basic to the most comfortable with beds). Tickets can be booked in advance on the official website <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.kz\" target=\"_self\">tickets.kz<\/a> or through apps like <strong>Railways of Kazakhstan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There are also <strong>direct flights<\/strong> from Almaty Airport to Turkestan Airport. They are operated by local airlines and take just over an hour, but prices are usually higher than the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/almaty-naturaleza-cultura-y-vida-urbana-en-una-de-mis-ciudades-favoritas-del-mundo\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08.jpg\" alt=\"Edificios Modernos en Almaty - Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-18224 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_almaty08-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/almaty-naturaleza-cultura-y-vida-urbana-en-una-de-mis-ciudades-favoritas-del-mundo\/\">What to do in Almaty, one of my favorite cities in the world.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Astana_Nur-Sultan\"><\/span>From Astana (Nur-Sultan)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From the capital, you can also take the <strong>night train<\/strong>, although the journey is a little longer than from Almaty: it can take between <strong>16 and 19 hours<\/strong>. As with Almaty, there are different classes of train, and it's a good idea to book in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another quick option is the direct flight from Astana Airport, which takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're short on time, this is the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Aralsk\"><\/span>From Aralsk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're in Aralsk visiting the Aral Sea Desert, getting to Turkestan is fairly easy. Daily trains connect the two cities, following the same route as the line that goes to Almaty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-el-mar-de-aral-en-kazajistan-vale-la-pena-ir\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00.jpg\" alt=\"Mar Aral con camellos\" class=\"wp-image-16046 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_aral00-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-el-mar-de-aral-en-kazajistan-vale-la-pena-ir\/\">A visit to Aralsk, a base town for exploring the Aral Sea. Is it worth going so far?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_ir_desde_la_estacion_de_tren_de_Turkestan_hasta_el_Mausoleo\"><\/span>How to get from Turkestan Railway Station to the Mausoleum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkestan is a small city and is well connected by scheduled buses. If you arrived by train and want to take public transportation to the Mausoleum, you can take a bus from the stop just outside the train station. It's a 20-minute ride and will drop you off near the complex or the new Karavansaray shopping center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-para-viajar-a-kazajistan-por-tu-cuenta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Lago Almaty - Kazajist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-18215 size-medium\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_lago_almaty00.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-para-viajar-a-kazajistan-por-tu-cuenta\/\">If you're looking for information on traveling to Kazakhstan on your own, don't miss the travel guide I wrote, which is perfect for planning everything before your arrival.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_Que_hacer_y_ver_en_Turkestan\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4c What to do and see in Turkestan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkestan revolves around its religious and cultural history, but in recent years it has also gained modern attractions. Here's a list of places you can't miss:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan15-514x800.jpg\" alt=\"Entrada al complejo donde est\u00e1 el Mausoleo de TUrkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan15-514x800.jpg 514w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan15-257x400.jpg 257w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan15-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan15.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance to the complex where the Turkestan Mausoleum is located<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8B_Mausoleo_de_Khoja_Ahmed_Yasawi\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4b Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This imposing mausoleum is the undisputed icon of Turkestan and one of the most important monuments in Central Asia. It was built at the end of the 14th century by order of <strong>Tamerlane (Timur)<\/strong> in honor of <strong>Khoja Ahmed Yasawi<\/strong>, a poet, philosopher and Sufi mystic who had an enormous influence on the Turkic-Muslim world. Yasawi was a much-loved preacher, and his tomb became a site of pilgrimage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan07.jpg\" alt=\"Mausoleo de Khoja Ahmed Yasawi en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan07-600x351.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan07-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The mausoleum was never fully completed, but it is still impressive in its scale and design. It has <strong>a large central turquoise ceramic dome<\/strong>, considered one of the largest of its time, brick walls decorated with geometric patterns and Islamic calligraphy, and inside it houses prayer rooms, secondary tombs and a gigantic bronze cauldron used in rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan20-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"En la puerta del Mausoleo de Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan20-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan20-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan20-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan20.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the gate of the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The place is very active: you will see <strong>pilgrims, local visitors and tourists<\/strong> walking around the grounds. It's a place with a strong spiritual presence, but also very photogenic and well-preserved. I recommend visiting it during daylight and returning at dusk to see it illuminated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04.jpg\" alt=\"Mausoleo en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-18289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_turkestan04-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mausoleum in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_%C2%BFComo_se_compara_con_los_mausoleos_de_Uzbekistan\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4c How does it compare to the mausoleums of Uzbekistan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you're traveling through Central Asia and have already been to Uzbekistan, you're probably wondering if it's worth visiting yet another mausoleum. The answer for me is <strong>yes, the one in Turkestan is unique and feels different<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan08.jpg\" alt=\"Alrededores del Mausoleo de Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan08-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan08-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan08-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Surroundings of the Turkestan Mausoleum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In Uzbekistan, especially in <strong>Samarkand and Bukhara<\/strong>, mausoleums and madrasas are restored with <strong>bright colors, gleaming mosaics, and a strong decorative aesthetic<\/strong>. They are very photogenic and are surrounded by large, harmonious architectural complexes, such as the Registan or the Shah-i-Zinda complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/samarcanda-un-viaje-al-pasado-historia-e-imprescindibles-para-ver\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda23-600x337.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza de Regist\u00e1n en Samarcanda, Uzbekist\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-16043 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda23-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda23-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda23-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda23-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda23-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/blog_samarcanda23.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You might be interested in reading about my visit to the cities of Uzbekistan: <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/samarcanda-un-viaje-al-pasado-historia-e-imprescindibles-para-ver\/\" target=\"_self\">Samarkand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/bujara-que-ver-en-la-joya-de-la-ruta-de-la-seda\/\" target=\"_self\">Bukhara <\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-khiva-la-ciudad-de-adobe-detenida-en-el-tiempo\/\" target=\"_self\">Khiva<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In contrast, the <strong>Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum<\/strong> conveys a <strong>more sober and monumental feeling<\/strong>. It has an imposing scale and a robust design, with <strong>large brick blocks, less ornamentation on the facade<\/strong> and architecture that feels more primitive and authentic. Indeed, it is one of the earliest examples of Timurid architecture, predating even many works in Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan17.jpg\" alt=\"El Mausoleo visto desde otro angulo\" class=\"wp-image-21019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan17-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan17-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan17-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Plus, it feels <strong>more spiritual and less touristy<\/strong>. There are real pilgrims, prayers, and a calm energy that distinguishes it from the constant hustle and bustle of more touristy Uzbek cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%B3_Paseo_por_el_complejo_historico_y_sus_jardines\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf33 Walk through the historic complex and its gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire area around the mausoleum has been renovated and is now a spacious pedestrian area with gardens, fountains, benches, and well-maintained paths. It's ideal for a leisurely stroll, especially at dusk, when the heat subsides and a special peace reigns.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan11.jpg\" alt=\"Atardecer en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan11-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan11-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_Mezquita_central_de_Turkestan\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4c Central Mosque of Turkestan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Mosque of Turkestan is one of the city's most important and striking religious buildings, complementing the imposing presence of the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. Recently built, it stands out for its modern architecture that fuses traditional Islamic elements with contemporary design.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan09.jpg\" alt=\"Mezquita Central de Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan09-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan09-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan09-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Central Mosque of Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Its fa\u00e7ade is adorned with geometric details and arches characteristic of Islamic art, while its domes and minarets maintain an elegant and sober profile that blends with its historic surroundings. Inside, the space is spacious and bright, designed to welcome the local community during prayers and religious celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan30.jpg\" alt=\"Patio interior de la Mezquita de Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan30-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan30-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan30-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inner courtyard of the Turkestan Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to its spiritual function, the mosque serves as a meeting point for residents and visitors, reflecting the active religious life and importance of faith in Kazakh culture. Its proximity to the mausoleum makes it easy for tourists to visit both sites in a single tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%99%EF%B8%8F_Karavansaray_el_nuevo_centro_turistico\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Karavansaray: the new tourist center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Just steps from the mausoleum is the <strong>Karavansaray<\/strong>, a modern complex recently built to expand Turkestan's tourist offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01.jpg\" alt=\"Centro comercial Karavan Saray en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-15667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_turkestan01-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karavan Saray Shopping Center in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It's an open-air shopping and entertainment center with architecture inspired by the ancient caravanserais of the Silk Road, but with a new, stylized, and almost stage-like design. It reminded me a lot of what I saw in Dubai, where everything is new and artificial but with an \"antique\" aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/dubai-sin-filtros-que-ver-en-la-excentrica-ciudad-de-los-emiratos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Vista al Atardecer desde el Dubai Festival City Mall\" class=\"wp-image-15700 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_dubai02.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/dubai-sin-filtros-que-ver-en-la-excentrica-ciudad-de-los-emiratos\/\" target=\"_self\">In this post I tell you about my visit to the eccentric Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It has <strong>shops, restaurants, cafes, a small canal with boats, and performance spaces.<\/strong> Although everything is clearly geared toward tourism, it's a fun walk, ideal for a stroll after visiting the mausoleum.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan25.jpg\" alt=\"Mall en el centro comercial de Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan25-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan25-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan25-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mall in the commercial center of Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The best time to visit is at night, when there's a light, water, and music show at the main fountain. It's modern and perhaps a bit out of touch with history, but it's a beautiful spectacle and completely free: it's visually appealing and creates a lovely atmosphere to end the day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan14.jpg\" alt=\"Centro Comercial karavansaray de Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan14-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan14-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan14-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karavansaray Shopping Center in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Museos_y_espacios_culturales_que_parece_un_cerebro\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Museums and cultural spaces that look like a brain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the complex, there are also small museums that tell the history of Turkestan and Yasawi's life. There are even interactive exhibits and archaeological exhibits. Some have signs in English, others don't, but you can still explore them with interest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan10.jpg\" alt=\"Centro cultural con forma de cerebro\" class=\"wp-image-21027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan10-600x290.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan10-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brain-shaped cultural center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the cultural centers has a structure resembling the shape of a brain and stands out for its innovative and futuristic design. It is a symbol of the blend of history and modernity that Turkestan is experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%8D%EF%B8%8F_Centro_comercial_y_nueva_ciudad\"><\/span>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Shopping center and new city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In contrast to the historic center, Turkestan also shows its modern side with <strong>shopping, cafes, new hotels, and lively squares<\/strong>. If you're interested in seeing how the city is developing and how the old and the new coexist, it's worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan19.jpg\" alt=\"Parque con arquitectura isl\u00e1mica en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan19-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan19-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan19-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park with Islamic architecture in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monumento_a_Tamerlan_Timur\"><\/span>Monument to Tamerlane (Timur)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Statue or memorial honoring the great conquistador who commissioned the mausoleum. It's an interesting photo spot for history buffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banner-divisorio-kazajistan-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%8F%EF%B8%8F_%C2%BFDonde_dormir_en_Turkestan\"><\/span>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Where to stay in Turkestan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Turkestan has grown significantly as a tourist destination in recent years, and this is also evident in its hotel offering. Although it's not a huge city, <strong>there are several accommodation options<\/strong>, from modern hotels to simpler guesthouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%A8_Hoteles_modernos_cerca_del_complejo_historico\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfe8 Modern hotels near the historic complex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The most convenient area to stay is near the <strong>Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum<\/strong>, where the new tourist developments are concentrated. There you'll find <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4oa2qeb\" target=\"_self\">chain hotels<\/a><\/strong>, many with breakfast included, good Wi-Fi, and staff who speak some English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%A0_Opciones_mas_economicas\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfe0 More economical options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you're traveling on a backpacker budget, there are also <strong>hostels and <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4nlJRTn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guesthouses<\/a><\/strong>. They're simpler, but sufficient if you just need a clean bed and a shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I stayed at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4hORwsh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Nazar and Hostel<\/a><\/strong>, and I highly recommend it. It has shared and private rooms. It's well located, has a good kitchen, is clean, modern, and comes at a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_con_imagenes_capturadas_en_Turkestan\"><\/span>Video with images captured in Turkestan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Turquest\u00e1n, una ciudad clave en la Ruta de la Seda, Kazajistan  #travel\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0v3mMlkq1gU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%B3_Conclusion_%C2%BFvale_la_pena_visitar_Turkestan\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddf3 Conclusion: Is Turkestan worth visiting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>I liked it and I recommend it.<\/strong> Visiting Turkestan allows you to discover <strong>another side of Kazakhstan<\/strong>, one that is more spiritual and steeped in history, contrasting with the modernity of cities like Almaty or Astana. It's an ideal destination to <strong>get off the beaten track<\/strong> and connect with the country's cultural past.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan21.jpg\" alt=\"Disfrutando la arquitectura del Mausoleo en Turkest\u00e1n\" class=\"wp-image-21028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan21-600x270.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blog_turkestan21-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoying the architecture of the Mausoleum in Turkestan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Now, if you've already been to <strong>Uzbekistan<\/strong>, the mausoleum's architecture probably won't surprise you that much, as it bears similarities to what you'd see in Samarkand or Bukhara. But even so, <strong>Turkestan has its own value<\/strong>: it feels less touristy, more relaxed, and still maintains a peaceful atmosphere, especially in the off-season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Plus, with all the new attractions being added, like the Karavansaray and the development of the pedestrian center, the city is gaining interest beyond the mausoleum. If you have time on your route through Kazakhstan, spending a couple of days in Turkestan is a great idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_visitar_Turkestan\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about visiting Turkestan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFDonde_queda_Turkestan\"><\/span>Where is Turkestan located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkestan is located in southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Uzbekistan. It is one of the most historically and religiously significant cities in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPor_que_es_un_lugar_importante\"><\/span>Why is it an important place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Turkestan is considered the <strong>spiritual capital of the Turkic world<\/strong>, mainly because it houses the <strong>mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi<\/strong>, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuanto_tiempo_conviene_quedarse\"><\/span>How long is it advisable to stay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One or two days is usually enough to see the main attractions, visit the mausoleum and stroll through the surrounding cultural complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_se_llega_a_Turkestan\"><\/span>How do you get to Turkestan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be reached by train from several cities in Kazakhstan or by plane, as it has a relatively new airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_visitarla\"><\/span>What is the best time to visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit is spring and autumn, when the weather is milder. In summer, temperatures can be very high, making it more difficult to get around the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_un_destino_turistico_o_mas_bien_religioso\"><\/span>Is it a tourist destination or more of a religious one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is both. It has a strong religious and spiritual character, but in recent years tourism has developed considerably, with new cultural spaces, museums, and pedestrian areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_es_el_ambiente_en_la_ciudad\"><\/span>What's the atmosphere like in the city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkestan has a calm, orderly atmosphere, quite different from other Kazakh cities. A blend of religious tradition and recent modernization is evident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFHace_falta_guia_para_visitar_el_mausoleo\"><\/span>Do you need a guide to visit the mausoleum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It's not necessary, but a guide can help you better understand the historical and religious context of the place, especially if you're interested in going beyond just a visual visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_un_destino_caro\"><\/span>Is it an expensive destination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Turkestan is generally an affordable destination. Accommodation, food, and local transport are usually moderately priced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSe_puede_combinar_Turkestan_con_otros_destinos\"><\/span>Can Turkestan be combined with other destinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Yes, it can often be easily combined with Shymkent or even routes to Uzbekistan, depending on the itinerary.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since I started reading about Kazakhstan, Turkestan was one of the places I was most interested in visiting. 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