The number of tourists visiting the Turkestan region increased by 43 percent, the regional akim's press service reported. In the first half of 2026, nearly 217,000 tourists visited the region. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
"Of these, 11,338 were foreign tourists and 205,426 were domestic tourists. This is 43.4 percent higher compared to the same period last year. Last year, about 151,000 tourists visited the region in six months," the statement said.
Revenue from travelers also grew significantly, reaching 6 billion tenge. This represents a 147 percent increase compared to 4 billion tenge in the corresponding period last year.
In the first 9 months of this year, 83 billion tenge was invested in the tourism sector. As part of tourism infrastructure development, a number of new facilities were put into operation.
In particular, the "Artisans' Center" opened in Turkestan city. Additionally, the "Paradise Villas" hotel complex was launched in the Tolebi district, and the "Medina Palace" hotel complex in Turkestan city.
Large-scale tourism projects are also underway in Turkestan city. Currently, construction of a major water park complex with an area of 12 hectares and an investment value of 10 billion tenge is being carried out. The facility is planned to be commissioned this year.