Almaty International Airport 22 min
Central Park (8 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. First President park (18 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Republic Palace (7 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Zelenyy Bazar (5 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Almaty Zoo (18 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (9 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Shymbulak (42 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Almaty Central Mosque (15 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Medeo (31 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Zenkov's Cathedral (10 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Ile-Alatau National Park (32 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (12 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Kok Tobe (28 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (9 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Nylon Pool (25 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure |