kaushik majumder

The shop is just beside the lane of Old Kamdhenu Sweets at Baghajatin More. Although it is a well known tea seller the shop is not properly visible as it is on a by lane.

Khan Shatyr is a stylish tent-shaped entertainment centre close to Lovers Park in the heart of Astana. The centre was designed by UK Architect Norman Foster and is one of the many interesting landmarks in the city, it was unveiled by Nursultan Nazarbayev in December 2006. We visited Khan Shatyr a number of times on our visit to Astana, it is definately worth exploring.
Khan Shatyr or Khan’s marquee is one of the most interesting works of modern architecture. The marquee held a central role in the life of the Kazakh family. In the past, the Kazakhs used to be nomadic people and lived in yurts or tents.

What is Khan Shatyr like? It is a large shopping and entertainment center in the capital city. It was opened more than ten years ago, on July 6, 2010, on the birthday of the First President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Italian singer Andrea Bocelli was invited to perform at the official opening event. This architectural site is listed in the Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest marquee.

Khan Shatyr has a total area of 127,000 square meters, with boutiques of all world brands situated inside. The fashion industry here has got much more to offer compared to Slovakia. Family parks and entertainment centers also can be found here.

We decided to visit Chinatown around 7-8pm. The temperature was just fine, the dusk/dark made sure all the lights were nicely visible and the area was bustling. A great atmosphere with many shops, stalls and restaurants open with both cheap souvenirs and more quality stuff for sale. A great evening out.