Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Shymkent February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Shymkent Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Shymkent.dx842)[Hotels in Shymkent](https://expedia.co.uk/Shymkent-Hotels.d842.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shymkent](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Shymkent.d842.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shymkent Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shymkent.d842.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shymkent Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shymkent.d842.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Shymkent ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shymkent Types of activities [Shymkent travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Shymkent.dx842) ## Shymkent Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Shymkent has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Shymkent, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Shymkent with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Shymkent Shymkent is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Shymkent, and make it a breeze to explore Shymkent and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Shymkent to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Shymkent, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_842) ## Recommended things to do in Shymkent | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Shymkent City Tour](/things-to-do/shymkent-city-tour.a1080428.activity-details): £134 | | Top 5 things to do | [Karatau Mountains Adventure Caves and Waterfalls](/things-to-do/karatau-mountains-adventure-caves-and-waterfalls.a50761859.activity-details)[Shymkent City Tour](/things-to-do/shymkent-city-tour.a1080428.activity-details)[Trekking in Sayram-Ugam national park & Aksu canyon (2 days)](/things-to-do/trekking-in-sayram-ugam-national-park-aksu-canyon-2-days.a2547553.activity-details)[Romantic tour in Shymkent](/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-shymkent.a3358420.activity-details)[The best of Shymkent walking tour](/things-to-do/the-best-of-shymkent-walking-tour.a3358421.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Romantic tour in Shymkent](/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-shymkent.a3358420.activity-details)[The best of Shymkent walking tour](/things-to-do/the-best-of-shymkent-walking-tour.a3358421.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Shymkent --- ### Popular places to visit #### Shymkent Plaza You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shymkent Plaza during your trip to Shymkent. Take in the entertainment choices while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shymkent-Plaza-Shymkent.d553248635998002032.Attraction) #### Arbat Shymkent You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Arbat Shymkent in Shymkent. Take in the entertainment choices while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arbat-Shymkent-Shymkent.d553248635997999976.Attraction) #### Mega Planet You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mega Planet during your stay in Shymkent. Take in the entertainment choices while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mega-Planet-Shymkent.d553248635997999531.Attraction) #### Shymkent Zoo Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Shymkent Zoo during your trip to Shymkent. Take in the entertainment choices while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shymkent-Zoo-Shymkent.d553248635998002033.Attraction) #### Abay Park Explore the great outdoors at Abay Park, a lovely green space in Shymkent. 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