Abay (Kazakh: Абай) is a town (since 1961) located in central Kazakhstan, and has served as the capital of Abay District in Karaganda Region since 2002. Population: 25,550 (2009 Census results); 33,066 (1999 Census results). Abay was founded in 1949 as a coal mining settlement with the name Sherubay-Noora (Kazakh: Шерубай-Нұра, Russian: Чурубай-Нура, Churubay-Nura). In 1961, it was renamed Abay, after Abay Qunanbayuli, a Kazakh poet, composer and philosopher.

A place in Kazakhstan, Abay is an interesting place to visit, given its unique culture, history and character. 1-2 days is an ideal duration of visit to Abay.

Abay is an affair to remember, follow this apt itinerary of the place and return home with a bunch of memories.