A New Vector for Regional Tourism: The “Industrial Karaganda” Route Launched

Yesterday, October 8, the Visit Karaganda team conducted the informational tour “Industrial Karaganda”, aimed at developing industrial and historical tourism in the region.

The Karaganda Region is not only known for its natural beauty but also as a center of Kazakhstan’s industrial power. The goal of the tour was to showcase the region from a new perspective, where history and industry are combined in a single route.

The tour participants included tour operators, journalists, bloggers, influencers, and stakeholders interested in developing this type of tourism.

The route began at the Historical and Cultural Center of the First President in Temirtau, where participants learned about the history of metallurgy and the industrial development of the region.

Next, participants rode the Temirtau city tram, one of only three cities in Kazakhstan where tram service is still operational. Notably, the trams are manufactured domestically at the QazTehna plant.

The next stop was the Botanical (Winter) Garden, where participants saw palm trees and dozens of rare plant species, creating the atmosphere of a living greenhouse in the middle of the city.

Then the group visited a mine museum, where the coal extraction process and the development of the region’s mining industry were demonstrated firsthand.

One of the highlights of the route was the WEC TRADE household chemicals factory, a producer of domestic everyday goods. The company manufactures high-quality, competitive products that Kazakhstan can be proud of.

After a picnic in a green forested area, the tour continued to Tengri Tyres, the only tire factory in Kazakhstan. Participants observed the entire production cycle: from raw materials to finished tires, including vulcanization and tread formation.

The final stop was the KarLAG Museum of Political Repression Victims, which left a strong emotional impression.

Thus, the Karaganda Region now features a new tourism route — “Industrial Karaganda”, revealing the region as a center of industrial, historical, and cultural heritage of the country.