I was only a few hours in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana making use of the waiting time for the next flight. But even those few hours were enough to explore the modern center, which made a stunning impression on me. The most eye-catching is the Bayterek Tower, which is the city's showcase, but the Nurzhol Boulevard, Khan Shatyr or the Nur Astana mosque make an equally impressive impression. And to think that it all lies in the steppe right in the middle of Asia !