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Take a bus to the Zhybek-Zhol (''Жыбек-Жолы'') car market located in the southern part of city, e.g. buses 35 or 111 the stop "Ogonek" near the Shymkent Hotel. From the Zhybek-Zhol bus stop walk a bit further along the road and then hitch from there. | Take a bus to the Zhybek-Zhol (''Жыбек-Жолы'') car market located in the southern part of city, e.g. buses 35 or 111 the stop "Ogonek" near the Shymkent Hotel. From the Zhybek-Zhol bus stop walk a bit further along the road and then hitch from there. | ||
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− | + | Avoid the Old Town (''Старый город'') at night, which has a high crime rate. | |
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Latest revision as of 11:35, 11 May 2021
Shymkent is a city in southern Kazakhstan.
Hitching In
Ask your driver to drop you off at Mega Center, which is a hub for public transport.
Hitchhiking out
South towards Tashkent (UZ)
Take a bus to the Zhybek-Zhol (Жыбек-Жолы) car market located in the southern part of city, e.g. buses 35 or 111 the stop "Ogonek" near the Shymkent Hotel. From the Zhybek-Zhol bus stop walk a bit further along the road and then hitch from there.
Places to Avoid
Avoid the Old Town (Старый город) at night, which has a high crime rate.