Almaty International Airport 15 min
Almaty Zoo (16 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Kok Tobe park (23 min) First President park (28 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Zelenyy Bazar (21 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (23 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Nylon Pool (33 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Almaty Central Mosque (19 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Republic Palace (22 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Almaty Television Tower (33 min) Though closed to the public, this iconic television tower of tubular steel is a popular photo spot. A. Kasteev Art Museum (26 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (22 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Trans-Ili Alatau (31 min) Recreational ski mountain offering alpine trails, a lodge, a toboggan run & other winter activities. Central Park (18 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (23 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Zenkov's Cathedral (21 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. |