Agrotourism is emerging as a promising part of Kazakhstan’s tourism industry. Combining farming and tourism can support regional economies and businesses while creating new options for leisure and travel.
The Banan Bau farm is one example. More than 7,000 banana trees grow across its five-hectare site. Alongside agricultural production, the farm is developing as a destination for educational tours and recreation.
Visitors can learn how bananas are grown and find out about greenhouse operations, plant care and harvesting. The farm offers guided tours, facilities for family visits and locally produced goods for purchase.
Kazakhstan has potential to develop agrotourism further. Farms, livestock complexes, greenhouses, apiaries and producers of traditional foods in different regions could become part of tourist routes. This could bring more visitors to rural areas and extend trips beyond established holiday destinations.
Agrotourism can also welcome visitors throughout the year. Greenhouses, in particular, reduce dependence on seasonal conditions and make it possible to organise tours in any season.
Banan Bau demonstrates how agricultural production can become the basis for a new tourism product. Such initiatives broaden the range of tourist experiences, showcase regional features and make Kazakhstan more appealing to travellers.
The farm is in Sairam District, Turkistan Region, 25 km from Shymkent.
