Almaty International Airport 31 min
Zenkov's Cathedral (12 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Almaty Zoo (16 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Medeo (31 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Almaty Central Mosque (15 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Central Park (16 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. A. Kasteev Art Museum (6 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Republic Palace (10 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Shymbulak (42 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Nylon Pool (12 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Nur.kz (15 min) Ile-Alatau National Park (32 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Kok Tobe (26 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (13 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (14 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. First President park (16 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. |