Shymkent is the largest city in southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Uzbekistan. It's an important commercial center and transportation hub, and home to a large ethnic Russian population. The city has a diverse mix of architectural styles, ranging from mud-brick homes and Soviet-era apartment blocks to mosques and minarets. There are several parks and gardens, and a large bazaar where you can buy everything from clothes to spices. Shymkent is also a great place to try traditional Kazakh cuisine, which features a lot of mutton and horse meat.
Average temperatures during the day in Shymkent.
