Aktau

Aktau

Modern Caspian Sea port city with beautiful beaches, underground mosques, and gateway to Mangystau's desert landscapes

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Shevchenko Monument
  • Aktau Beach
  • Beket-Ata Underground Mosque
  • Mangystau Regional Museum
  • Eternal Flame Memorial

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Rixos Water World Aktau
  • Holiday Inn Aktau
  • Renaissance Aktau Hotel
  • Grand Hotel Victory

🍜Restaurants & Food

Caspian Fish Restaurants
¥¥¥

Fresh Caspian Sea fish and seafood

Kazakh Traditional Restaurants
¥¥

Beshbarmak and traditional Kazakh dishes

Waterfront Cafes
¥¥

Coffee, shisha, and light meals with sea views

Russian Cuisine
¥¥

Borscht, pelmeni, and Russian classics

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    💡 Travel Tips

    • Rent a 4WD vehicle or join a tour to visit Beket-Ata Underground Mosque
    • The beach is best enjoyed in summer (June-August); water can be cold
    • Bring cash as card acceptance is limited outside major hotels
    • Use Aktau as a base to explore the unique Mangystau desert landscapes
    • Book desert tours in advance through your hotel or local operators

    📋Quick Info

    📅Best Season

    May to September (warm season)

    💰Daily Budget

    ¥¥-¥¥¥ (Mid-range)/day

    👥Popular With
    Adventure travelersNature enthusiastsBeach lovers
    🗓️Recommended Stay

    2-4 days

    🌐Timezone

    GMT+5 (Oral Time)

    💬Local Language

    Kazakh, Russian

    💱Currency

    Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)

    📅Aktau 3-Day Itinerary

    Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing

    Aktau Beach & City Exploration
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    Morning
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    Relax at Aktau Beach on the Caspian Sea

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    Morning
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    Walk along seaside promenade with views

    🌅
    Morning
    📍

    Lunch: Fresh Caspian fish at waterfront restaurant

    🌅
    Morning
    📍

    See Shevchenko Monument and Eternal Flame Memorial

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    Afternoon
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    Visit Mangystau Regional Museum

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    Evening
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    Shisha and coffee at waterfront cafe with sunset views

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