Kazakhstan

Been trying to visit less touristy places, so after a trip through Uzbekistan we added Kazakhstan and picked Astana instead of Almaty. As urban planners, it was fascinating to see a purpose-built capital that most travelers skip. At first glance it feels oversized and empty, but...

China Eastern Airlines, a SkyTeam carrier, is launching a new direct flight between Shanghai Pudong and Almaty, Kazakhstan, starting July 4, 2025. The service will operate three times weekly—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—using an Airbus A321, with a flight time of roughly...