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Kazakhstan

Oral / Kazakhstooth-fully clean!

MeowScore 😸84/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

May

Perfect weather, outdoor festivals, and beautiful scenery! 🌷🌤️🎉

🎿
january

Attend winter sports festival. Ski or just observe! ❄️

🥞
february

Celebrate Maslenitsa. Try traditional pancakes! 🥞

🌤️
march

Visit ancient monuments without the summer heat. 🏛️

🌷
april

Witness tulips in full bloom. Take a stroll! 🌷

🎤
may

Experience folk music festival outdoors. Live performances! 🎵

🏊
june

Take a dip in the nearby lake. Escape the city heat! 💦

🍗
july

Enjoy the annual food festival. Taste local flavors! 🍔

🏔️
august

Visit the nearby mountains. Beat the summer heat! ⛰️

🎁
september

Explore local artisan markets. Unique souvenirs! 🛍️

🍁
october

Hike around the colorful autumn foliage. 🍂

❄️
november

Witness the first snowfall in the city. ☃️

🎊
december

Celebrate New Year's Eve in a festive atmosphere. 🎉

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From the point of view of a visiting cat, the economical/shopping situation in Oral - Kazakhstan is neither super cheap nor extremely expensive. Prices for basic necessities and souvenirs are reasonable, but some luxury items may be pricier than expected.

Visit local markets for affordable prices on spices and traditional Kazakh crafts.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

city break / stopover

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

city break / stopover

Oral is a small city often visited as a stopover on journeys to/from other parts of Kazakhstan.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash is preferred; splitting the bill is common; credit cards accepted

internet situation

bad Speed

limited infrastructure

good Availability

some areas lack infrastructure

great Cellular

good coverage across the city

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

KZT

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited greenery

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Cat's whiskers tingle at the sight of Oral's unique blend of Kazakh and Russian charm. Meow-worthy sights and flavors abound!

Curious cats uncover the city's history and culture, from ancient mosques to modern shopping malls. Don't forget to pet the friendly locals!

Things to do

The mainstream

🏰
Taraz Towers
🌊
Ural River Embankment
🐾
Khanaka Mosque
📷
Shamyngan Street
🐅
Oral Zoo

The mainstream

🏰
Taraz Towers

A cat-tastic lookout point to see all of Oral! Climb to the top and enjoy the panoramic views of the city. 😻

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🌊
Ural River Embankment

Take a stroll along the Ural River and enjoy the scenic views! A paw-some place to relax and watch boats go by. 🚣

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🐾
Khanaka Mosque

A cat-hedral of Muslim worship, with intricate designs and colorful mosaics. Cats are welcome to come and paws for a moment of reflection. 🕌

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📷
Shamyngan Street

Meow-velous street art and colorful buildings. An Instagram-worthy spot for cats who love to take their purrfect pictures! 🐾

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🐅
Oral Zoo

Purrfect place to see wild cats and other animals! Lots of space for cats to roam and play. 🐆

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Off the beaten path

💂
Museum of Military Glory
🌸
Oral Botanic Garden
📚
Zhuban Moldagulov's House Museum
🐾
St. Nicholas Cathedral
🚀
Bayterek Tower

Off the beaten path

💂
Museum of Military Glory

Uncover the heroic stories of Kazakh soldiers in this fascinating museum. Cats might appreciate the tanks and weapons on display!

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🌸
Oral Botanic Garden

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and stroll through this quiet garden. Marvel at the colorful plants and flowers, and maybe catch a glimpse of some curious feline inhabitants!

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📚
Zhuban Moldagulov's House Museum

Discover the life and work of famous Kazakh poet Zhuban Moldagulov in this cozy house museum. Catmouflage yourself among the beautiful traditional decor!

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🐾
St. Nicholas Cathedral

Purrfect for cat lovers, this charming orthodox church boasts impressive architecture and intricate frescoes. Don't miss the peaceful courtyard!

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🚀
Bayterek Tower

Feel like a cat astronaut as you climb up the iconic tower for breathtaking views of Oral. Don't forget to rub the paw print for good luck!

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited greenery

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience the Nomadic Lifestyle

Stay in yurts, learn to ride horses and herd sheep with Kazakh cats. Sample local cuisine such as Beshbarmak, a dish made with boiled lamb or beef, onions and noodles.

Visit the Oral Ossuary

The largest collection of human remains in Kazakhstan, the ossuary features the skulls and bones of ancient Sarmatians who lived in the region more than 2000 years ago.

Try Kazakh Cat Cuisine

Sample exotic dishes such as Kuyrdak, made from lamb or beef organs, or Shuzhuk, a sausage made with horse meat. Vegetarians can try Baursaki, small fried dough balls.

Useful external sites

oralcity.kz

Oral City↗

Official website of Oral city that provides information about the city, its history, culture and events

oral-region-tourism.kz

Oral Region Tourism Portal↗

Tourism portal that provides information about the attractions, accommodation, food and transportation in Oral Region

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298542-Oral_West_Kazakhstan_Province-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Travel website that provides reviews, ratings and travel tips by travelers for hotels, restaurants and attractions in Oral

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