On August 30, 2025, the international news platform Euronews published the feature "Walking on Mars: Discover Mangystau's Alien Landscapes, Sacred Sites and Caspian Coast." The article was produced at the initiative of the Mangystau Region Tourism Department as part of its efforts to promote the region to international audiences.
The feature highlights Mangystau's extraordinary landscapes, often compared to the surface of Mars. It introduces readers to Bozzhyra Canyon, Kyzylkup (Tiramisu Canyon), the Tuzbair Salt Flat, the Torysh Valley of Balls, and the Senek Sand Dunes.
The article also explores the historical and cultural significance of the Beket Ata and Shopan Ata underground mosques, which were added to UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List in 2024.
In addition, the publication outlines the region's tourism development strategy, including plans for a modern resort in Kenderli and the construction of a new international airport scheduled to open in early 2026. It also notes that Aktau is served by direct flights from major cities in Kazakhstan as well as from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Türkiye, Georgia, and the United Arab Emirates.
According to the article, more than 462,000 tourists visited the Mangystau Region in 2024, and visitor numbers are expected to continue growing under Kazakhstan's National Tourism Development Strategy for 2025–2029.
The Euronews feature marked an important milestone in promoting the Mangystau Region internationally and strengthening its reputation as one of Kazakhstan's most distinctive travel destinations.
