Aktau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in western Kazakhstan
About Aktau
Aktau means "white mountain" in Kazakh, and the city is the capital of the Region of Mangystau. While the city itself is relatively young, there is a number of ancient historical and nature sites of significance that can be visited in the area. Mangystau translates roughly from Kazakh as "eternal mountains", although the region is actually home to the Karagiye Depression - one of the lowest points in the world at 130meters below sea level. The region is also home to Sufi-pilgrimage sites such as Beket-Ata, Shakpak-Ata, Shopan-Ata and Masat-Ata, which exist due to Mangystau's location on ancient, but minor, land trading routes around the Caspian. The region is also home to some minor, albeit beautiful, natural attractions such as "Fire Mountain" (Kazakh: Отпантау), oases Tamshali and Saur
Where to Eat in Aktau
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Coffee and People
- 🍴Pinta Bar & Grill
Where to Stay in Aktau
- 🏨Aktau Hotel
- 🏨Chagala Aktau Hotel
- 🏨Eliem-T Hostel
- 🏨Grand Nur Plaza
- 🏨Grand Victory Hotel
- 🏨Renaissance Aktau Hotel
Aktau Travel Guide Sections
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