ASTANA – Kazakhstan was ranked among the top five new destinations in the 23rd annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, Wanderlust magazine reported.
Great Almaty Lake. Photo credit: Shutterstock
The country ranked fifth in the most desirable new destinations category, with Uzbekistan taking first place, followed by Albania, Qatar and Azerbaijan.
The rankings were determined through online voting, with more than 168,000 participants worldwide selecting inspiring and engaging travel locations.
In another recent honor, travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Understood Kazakhstan in its annual Best in Travel 2025 list, which features 30 must-see destinations around the world.
