Almaty International Airport 24 min
Zelenyy Bazar (8 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Almaty Zoo (9 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Medeo (34 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Central Park (13 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (13 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Almaty Central Mosque (4 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Zenkov's Cathedral (9 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Ile-Alatau National Park (34 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (16 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Nylon Pool (23 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Kok Tobe (32 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. First President park (22 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Republic Palace (10 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (13 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Shymbulak (44 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. |