Almaty International Airport 27 min
First President park (13 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Zenkov's Cathedral (16 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (9 min) Almaty Zoo (17 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (17 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Medeo (20 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (9 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Nylon Pool (21 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Republic Palace (13 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Nur.kz (13 min) Almaty Central Mosque (18 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Central Park (15 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Ile-Alatau National Park (20 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Shymbulak (31 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Kok Tobe (23 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. |