Almaty International Airport 26 min
Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (9 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Kok Tobe (20 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Republic Palace (12 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Nur.kz (12 min) First President park (10 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (16 min) Shymbulak (38 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Almaty Zoo (16 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Medeo (27 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Nylon Pool (18 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Zenkov's Cathedral (16 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Almaty Central Mosque (18 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (17 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Ile-Alatau National Park (28 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Central Park (15 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. |