Krayniy Airport 1 hr 21
Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (11 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (9 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. First President park (14 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Shymbulak (40 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Zenkov's Cathedral (7 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Kok Tobe (24 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. A. Kasteev Art Museum (8 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Medeo (30 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Central Park (11 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (9 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Almaty Central Mosque (9 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Nylon Pool (16 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Zelenyy Bazar (9 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Almaty Zoo (11 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Ile-Alatau National Park (30 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. |