Burabay National Park Begins Winter Season
Burabay State National Natural Park Kicks Off Winter Season with Festive Concert
The Burabay State National Natural Park in Kazakhstan has officially started its winter season with a festive concert held at the Kazakh Lapland on Dec. 17. The park is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty, including dense forests and pristine lakes. Every year, thousands of tourists visit Burabay, with the winter season adding to the region’s charm, turning it into a magical wonderland.
One of the main attractions during the winter season is the Santa Claus Village, also known as the Kazakh Lapland. Established in 2012, the park offers a wide range of activities, including reindeer rides, dog sledding, skating, skiing, and horse and pony rides. It’s a favorite spot for both children and adults, with attractions like encounters with a shaman in a village and a magical ice town with slides and a skating rink. Additionally, letters to Santa arrive annually from all over Kazakhstan, and visitors can send and receive responses with the help of Santa’s helpers, the elves.
Another highlight of the park is the maral breeding farm, which offers daily excursions for school children and provides opportunities to learn about national dishes and traditions. Additionally, visitors can purchase healing remedies from the park’s pan-treatment center and buy local treasures like mushrooms, berries, and herbal blends from the on-site agro-farm.
The Akmola Region, where the Burabay State National Natural Park is located, plays a crucial role in promoting tourism in Kazakhstan. The region contributes significantly to the tourism industry and has developed a comprehensive master plan for the Burabay settlement to further improve tourism infrastructure.
In the first eight months of the year, the region has welcomed nearly a million tourists, including both domestic and foreign visitors. The Burabay Damu Company oversees the development of the national park and the Shchuchinsk-Burabay resort area, and upcoming events like the Ice Town Festival are expected to attract more tourists and provide a platform for professional craftsmen to showcase their skills by creating captivating ice sculptures.
Overall, the Burabay State National Natural Park offers a unique winter experience for visitors, with a wide variety of activities and attractions that showcase the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
This article was originally published in Kazinform.
