Burabay

Burabay National Park, also known as Borovoe, is located in the Akmola Region of northern Kazakhstan, roughly 240 kilometres north of the capital Astana. The park covers approximately 830 square kilometres and is one of the most visited natural areas in the country. It is celebrated for its striking landscape of pine forests, granite rock formations, and a chain of clear lakes nestled within the gently rolling hills of the Kazakh steppe. The region is sometimes called the Switzerland of Kazakhstan owing to the dramatic contrast between its wooded terrain and the flat surrounding plains. The park draws visitors year-round for its scenery, outdoor recreation, and cultural significance, and is easily accessible from Astana via the Shchuchinsk-Borovoe resort zone.