Astana’s Central Park lies on the Left Bank of the Ishim River, and – like the embankment path that lies on the right-hand side of the river and runs from Respublika Street to Saryarka – is a very pleasant place to take a walk in amongst many statues dotted through the park. Although a little jaded, Central Park has an aqua park, a zoo, roller-coasters, a ferris wheel and even a beach. In winter, dare to follow a local walking across the frozen river, and in summer hire an old but still floating paddle boat for a spot of exploring.