Title: Things to Do in Shymkent in 2026 | Expedia.com [Shymkent Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shymkent.dx842)[Hotels in Shymkent](https://expedia.com/Shymkent-Hotels.d842.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shymkent](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Shymkent.d842.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Shymkent](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shymkent.d842.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shymkent Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shymkent.d842.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Shymkent ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shymkent Types of activities [Shymkent Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Shymkent.dx842) ### Shymkent Attractions Don't know how to spend your time in Shymkent? Breathe easy. We've pulled together some fantastic ideas for you. Top-quality restaurants, enticing shops and impressive attractions — this large city has it all. 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[](https://expedia.com/Mega-Planet-Shymkent.d553248635997999531.Vacation-Attraction) #### Abay Park Explore the great outdoors at Abay Park, a lovely green space in Shymkent. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Abay-Park-Shymkent.d553248635997999977.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shymkent Plaza You can search for that perfect souvenir at Shymkent Plaza during your stay in Shymkent. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Shymkent-Plaza-Shymkent.d553248635998002032.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shymkent Zoo Meet the animals who live at Shymkent Zoo during your trip to Shymkent. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Shymkent-Zoo-Shymkent.d553248635998002033.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kazhymukan Stadium Catch an event at Kazhymukan Stadium during your trip to Shymkent. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kazhymukan-Stadium-Shymkent.d553248621579009887.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waterpark Dolphin Have a fun-filled day with the family at Waterpark Dolphin during your trip to Shymkent. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Waterpark-Dolphin-Shymkent.d6245302.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fontan Aquapark Enjoy an outing to Fontan Aquapark during your stay in Shymkent. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Fontan-Aquapark-Shymkent.d553248635998000175.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shymkent City Mall You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shymkent City Mall during your trip to Shymkent. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Shymkent-City-Mall-Shymkent.d974582293864112128.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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