The new season of the cultural and tourism project Jibek Joly 5.0 will begin on September 19. The fifth edition of the tour will cover key cities of the Great Silk Road, following a route from Almaty to Turkistan, Otyrar, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Tashkent.

The project is implemented by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in cooperation with national tour operators, relevant government agencies, and local executive bodies. Its aim is to strengthen regional tourism cooperation and promote the cultural heritage of Central Asia.

This unique tour product combines comfortable rail travel with a rich program, including guided tours, master classes, introductions to Eastern traditions, and visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the historic complexes of Samarkand and Bukhara, the ancient city of Otyrar, as well as culinary and artisanal experiences. Each destination features professional guides, theatrical performances, folklore shows, and interactive formats. Since its launch, the tour has attracted around 700 travelers from Kazakhstan and abroad.

The journey takes place on board the modern Jibek Joly train, equipped with four-person compartments, shower cabins, and all amenities required for long-distance travel. The tour package includes accommodation, transfers, meals, guided excursions, insurance, and full support.

This project is systematically supported by the Ministry as part of its commitment to developing the national tourism sector. In line with the instructions of the Head of State, the Ministry is currently implementing seven state support measures for tourism businesses:

1. Subsidizing costs for inbound tourism operators;

2. Subsidizing air ticket costs for minors under the Kids Go Free program;

3. Partial reimbursement for purchasing equipment and machinery for ski resorts;

4. Reimbursement of costs for constructing roadside service facilities;

5. Subsidizing maintenance of sanitary and hygiene facilities;

6. Reimbursement of expenses for the construction and renovation of tourism infrastructure;

7. Reimbursement for purchasing vehicles used in tourism activities.