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Shymkent (Kazakh: Шымкент) is a city in the Kazakh Desert, and is the third largest city in Kazakhstan.

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As of May 2010, there are overnight buses from Almaty's Sayran bus station that leave at roughly half hour intervals from 20:00-23:30 everyday. The journey takes approximately 12 hours, KZT1950 plus 300KZT for baggage.

Overnight buses will arrive at the Samal bus station, 5km out from the city center. From there, you can take buses from 35tenge to 40tenge for a marshrutka to the center. Taxis to the center are also available for 300-400tenge.

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• Hotel Ordabasy, Kazybek Bi 1 (Located on the corner of the Ordabasy plaza where Tole Bi and Kazybek Bi intersect), ☎ 53 64 21. checkout: 10:00. This mid-range hotel is conveniently located at Ordabasy plaza, in front of the large MiG monument. As of May 2010, a double-room goes for 6400KZT with a private bath, satellite tv, and balcony (if facing the street). No late check-out is available. DB:6400/night.  edit

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+7-7252 is the area code for Shymkent.

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