"Jibek Joly" Tourist Train Embarks on Another Journey Between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

The "Jibek Joly" tourist train has embarked on its second journey, expanding the geography of the railway tour. The route now includes two additional cities – Shymkent in Kazakhstan and Samarkand in Uzbekistan.

Today, the "Jibek Joly" tourist train departed on the route "Almaty-Turkistan-Tashkent-Samarkand-Shymkent-Almaty." The tour will last for five days – from January 2 to January 7, 2025. More than 100 tourists are onboard, including journalists and bloggers participating in a press tour organized by Kazakh Tourism.

Travelers will immerse themselves in the atmosphere of ancient cities and follow the footsteps of the Great Silk Road. The itinerary features key landmarks, and for the convenience of tourists, the program includes guide services, meals, transportation, and entrance tickets.

A unique feature of this railway journey is that tourists will spend their nights on a comfortable train equipped with everything needed for a cozy overnight stay, while it continues along its route.

This international tour is organized by "Passenger Transportation" JSC and the Republican Association "Kazakhstan Tourism Industry" with the support of "Kazakh Tourism" National Company JSC and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.