I had flown in during the morning from Frankfurt, and had a long layover in Astana before flying further east.  I had arranged to be picked up and dropped off at the airport.  The tour gave me new knowledge, impressions and just a really good feeling for theexperience. Asembul was a great guide, with inside knowledge of the Astana, detailed symbolism within the archeture, and history of the city and country.   I had lots of questions about Kazakhstan, and it was enjoying to get well articulated answers and to discuss.   The monuments and sights in Astana are also spread out across the city, so it is also a bonus to driven and guided to them.  In the center of the city where some monuments were closer, I was given the choice of walking or being driven.  I chose to walk with Asembul down the main prominade, and the driver picked us up at the the other end of the walk.  Really nice!

The next time I travel to Astana, I would certainly use Asembul to see visit new things in the city, or visit somewhere new in the countryside.   I have just good things to say after a fine and friendly experience.