Oral Ak Zhol Airport 1 hr 45
Zenkov's Cathedral (25 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Almaty Television Tower (44 min) Though closed to the public, this iconic television tower of tubular steel is a popular photo spot. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (26 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. A. Kasteev Art Museum (29 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Central Park (26 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (34 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (26 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Almaty Central Mosque (23 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Botanical Garden (35 min) Kok Tobe park (31 min) Republic Palace (30 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history First President park (31 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Nylon Pool (26 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Almaty Zoo (28 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Zelenyy Bazar (26 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. |