{"id":2195,"date":"2019-08-06T09:50:08","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T09:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/?p=2195"},"modified":"2019-10-29T10:12:18","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T10:12:18","slug":"golf-holiday-in-kazakhstan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/golf-holiday-in-kazakhstan\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Driving Golfers to Kazakhstan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\">What\u2019s Driving Golfers to Kazakhstan?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almaty in Kazakhstan is the new buzz word in golf travel in Asia. While South East Asian countries are now established destinations, it\u2019s the turn of Central Asia to shine. The numbers may still just be trickling in, but more and more golfers are taking a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/golf-holidays\/kazakhstan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">golf holidays in Kazakhstan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The main destination driving this change is Almaty, the second largest city in Kazakhstan. Nurtau and Zhailjau, the two 18 holes golf courses in Almaty are proving to be quite the draw. There is something about their settings that is rare to find, especially in Asia. And then it\u2019s not only about the golf courses that makes a place a golf destination. Almaty has much to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2563 size-full\" title=\"ZHAILJAU GOLF RESORT, KAZAKHSTAN \" src=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZHAILJAU-GOLF-RESORT-KAZAKHSTAN-770X350-1.jpg\" alt=\"ZHAILJAU GOLF RESORT, KAZAKHSTAN \" width=\"770\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZHAILJAU-GOLF-RESORT-KAZAKHSTAN-770X350-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZHAILJAU-GOLF-RESORT-KAZAKHSTAN-770X350-1-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZHAILJAU-GOLF-RESORT-KAZAKHSTAN-770X350-1-768x349.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\">It\u2019s Cool to Be in Almaty<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things about a golf holiday in Kazakhstan is the weather. The hottest months in Almaty are June and July and even then, the average highs are 30 deg C. In May and September, the average highs reduce to as low as 24 deg C. This is considerably attractive to golfers, who are used to visiting South East Asian golf destinations. Not only do they get lower temperatures, the humidity is considerably lower, especially at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/golf-courses\/almaty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">golf courses in Almaty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2565 size-full\" title=\"NURTAU GOLF CLUB, KAZAKHSTAN\" src=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nurtau-Golf-Club-1.jpg\" alt=\"NURTAU GOLF CLUB, KAZAKHSTAN\" width=\"770\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nurtau-Golf-Club-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nurtau-Golf-Club-1-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Nurtau-Golf-Club-1-768x349.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Beauty Lies in the Eyes of the Golfer<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the golf courses in Almaty,<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/nurtau.kz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurtau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/golf-course\/zhailjau-golf-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zhailjau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are set in beautiful surroundings. There is some breath-taking scenery to be enjoyed while overcoming the challenges of these layouts. The snow-capped Tien Shan Mountain range in the distance as you tee off is a picture for a lifetime. While, there is not much choice for courses, as in other destinations, you will be happy having played these two. However, if you wish to explore more on a golf holiday in Kazakhstan, you can head to Astana. The Burabay golf resort located near Astana is considered the best in Kazakhstan. Be mindful though, that Kazakhstan is a big country and it takes time getting around.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">And the Truth is \u2026\u2026Nightlife!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The party scene in Almaty is one of the biggest attractions to golfers and other tourists alike. Almaty has made a name for itself for the nightlife it offers, and this is driving party animals from all over. Clubs and discotheques keep going till the early morning hours, with wild merry-making. For golfers, who look to tee off in the afternoon on their golf holiday in Kazakhstan, this is ideal. Party late into the night, wake up late and play golf in the afternoon in excellent climate and nature. Doesn\u2019t that make Almaty a golfer\u2019s paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2567 size-full\" title=\"NIGHTLIFE, KAZAKHSTAN\" src=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NIGHTLIFE-KAZAKHSTAN-1.jpg\" alt=\"NIGHTLIFE, KAZAKHSTAN\" width=\"770\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NIGHTLIFE-KAZAKHSTAN-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NIGHTLIFE-KAZAKHSTAN-1-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/NIGHTLIFE-KAZAKHSTAN-1-768x349.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To plan a golf holiday in Almaty, Kazakhstan, visit\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/golf-holidays\/kazakhstan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.golftripz.com\/golf-holidays\/kazakhstan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s Driving Golfers to Kazakhstan? Almaty in Kazakhstan is the new buzz word in golf travel in Asia. While South East Asian countries are now established destinations, it\u2019s the turn of Central Asia to shine. The numbers may still just be trickling in, but more and more golfers are taking a golf holidays in Kazakhstan. 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