Ken Baba Ethnopark
Кен баба этносаябағы
An ethnic-themed park in the city center with yurts, craft stalls and a food street, where you can experience Kazakh traditional culture in one stop.
Ken Baba Ethnopark lies beside Tauke Khan Avenue in the city center. Inside are traditional yurts, ethnic-style pavilions and a small exhibition hall displaying Kazakh handicrafts, clothing and nomadic household items. Ethnic song and dance performances are held during festivals. Many restaurants and snack stalls cluster nearby, where you can sample grilled meat, plov and mare's milk, the flavors of southern Kazakhstan. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is best after the evening lights come on.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Shymkent Central Park
- Ordabasy Square
- Independence Park
- Shymkent Citadel
- Museum of Victims of Political Repression
- Shymkent Dendropark
- Shymkent Zoo