5 Coldest Cities in the World, Have Beautiful Scenery

These include the rich culture of Iñupiat, the beauty of the surrounding tundra and the opportunity to witness the northern lights in the coldest city in the world.

5. Astana, Kazakhstan

Astana is a modern city characterized by futuristic architecture, glittering mosques, many shopping and entertainment centers. Despite the warm summer months, the winters in Astana are long and coldest.

Extreme lows of -61 F/ -51.5 C have been recorded, the January average is 6.4 F/ -14.2 C. Most years, the city's rivers remain frozen from mid-November to early April.