International tourism is a new phenomenon for Kazakhstan, but this exciting Central Asian country is catching up quite well. It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one of the world’s deepest canyons, world-renowned nature reserves, the first and largest continuing space port, the first man and woman cosmonaut to travel in space, vast grass steppes, interesting land formations, and the world’s biggest ice stadium, Medeo Speed Skating Rink.
The gigantic ice rink is found in the gorge of the same name. The beautiful valley of Medeo is 1,700 meters above sea level and …