Kazakhstan — Culture
Customs
Kazakh people are known for their hospitality, respect for elders and peace and tolerance. Generosity and cordial behavior are common in both social and business fields. An invitation to the traditional Kazakh feast, dastarkhan, is the most popular form of Kazakh hospitality. Standards of dress and behavior are conservative and travelers should take care not to offend. Possession and use of drugs is illegal and if found guilty, could bring about a lengthy prison sentence.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Kazakhstan as a service charge is included in hotel and restaurant bills. There is also a fixed charge on taxi and railway transport.
Featured Tours to Kazakhstan
Route of the Caravans
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The Ancient Silk Road
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