KazNU Hosts a Cultural Tourism Camp for Students from China

On November 9, 2026, the Department of Chinese Studies of the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University organized a camp entitled “Cultural Tourism” for students from the People’s Republic of China as part of the Silk Road Club activities.

The event brought together 22 students and two lecturers from Wuhan Vocational College of Software Engineering, China. The guests learned about Kazakhstan’s history, culture, and the spiritual heritage of its ancestors. The camp was coordinated by Kulpynai Duisenbay, head of the Silk Road Club.

As part of the programme, the Chinese students were introduced to Kazakhstan’s tourist destinations, as well as the history and activities of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Ainur Turgenbay, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chinese Studies, spoke about the main objectives of the camp: “The primary aim of the camp is to introduce participants to Kazakhstan’s cultural and tourism potential, provide information about the country’s higher education institutions, and encourage international students to consider pursuing master’s degrees at Kazakhstani universities. Alongside the students, lecturers and professors from China are also taking part in the programme. Particular attention is being paid to issues related to the development of culture and tourism”.

According to the organizers, during their stay in Almaty, the Chinese students will also visit other higher education institutions in the city, as well as museums, historical landmarks, and popular recreational destinations.

Wang Zhimin, one of the camp participants, shared his impressions of the visit, highlighting KazNU’s rich history and the welcoming academic atmosphere: “From the moment we entered the KazNU campus, we could immediately sense that this university has a long and rich history. Second-year students majoring in Oriental Studies engaged us in meaningful discussions, and we exchanged experiences related to the cultural and tourism sectors of our two countries. Students from Wuhan Vocational College of Software Engineering introduced their city, Wuhan, through videos and presentations. During the экскурсия, we discussed the university’s history, Kazakhstan’s culture, the development of higher education, and the country’s tourist destinations. This visit left a lasting impression on us. We are very happy to have visited Kazakhstan, especially KazNU”.

The Cultural Tourism Camp aims to strengthen cultural and academic ties between the youth of Kazakhstan and China, promote the exchange of experience, and showcase Kazakhstan’s tourism and educational potential internationally.